In SmartMOVE case that is Ljubljana Urban Region (LUR) with the capital city Ljubljana. LUR is thus becoming the area with the most traffic and the area with the largest negative externalities of mobility in Slovenia, which indicates the structural challenges of sustainable mobility in Slovenia, which the proposed project directly addresses. In this context, the project addresses the challenges of sustainable mobility in Slovenia (with an emphasis on Ljubljana), namely: (1) the number of passengers in urban and road public transport has been declining since 2017; (2) 41% drop in passengers carried by rail; (3) a 10% increase in the number of passenger cars over the last decade; (4) the share of carpooling (7%) lower than the EU average; (5) Ljubljana as the busiest traffic hub in the country (more than 120,000 people come from elsewhere). The main goal of the project is to limit negative environmental externalities resulting from unsustainable forms of mobility, to which the project contributes by developing mobility plans for sustainable mobility management in high-traffic locations and improved sustainable mobility management in Slovenia. The specific objectives of the project are: (1) to sett up 2 pilot lines of dynamic group transport; (2) draw up 5 sustainable mobility plans for businesses and award certificates in the field of sustainable mobility; (3) empower at least 2,000 employees and 50 employers regarding the importance and feasibility of using sustainable mobility modes of transport to and from work.
Summary of bilateral results
Having Nordland Research Institute (NRI) as a partner from a donor state greatly enhanced the scope and impact of the SmartMOVE project. NRI’s deep expertise in sustainability and innovative mobility solutions (more in the peri-urban areas) brought a valuable new dimension to the project, helping SmartMOVE integrate effective environmental and social solutions. With a strong background in both national and international projects, NRI shared its knowledge in sustainable mobility and interdisciplinary research, adding critical depth to the project. NRI’s input ensured that SmartMOVE followed best practices worldwide, aligning the project with the highest standards in sustainable urban mobility. The partnership with NRI also promoted valuable international knowledge exchange, offering fresh insights from Norway. As a partner in the Norwegian Research Centre on Sustainable Climate Change Adaptation (Noradapt), NRI brought to SmartMOVE advanced frameworks for addressing urban mobility in a climate-sensitive manner.
NRI’s involvement gave SmartMOVE both credibility and a broader perspective, bridging the gap between research and policy. By incorporating international best practices, NRI ensured that SmartMOVE’s recommendations were backed by thorough research and effective real-world examples. Their contributions emphasized how critical multilateral partnerships are for tackling global challenges like climate change and urban mobility. As a seasoned research institution, NRI brought rigor to the project, supporting SmartMOVE in crafting sustainable, innovative solutions that resonated with both European and global sustainability goals.
Project details
Project info
Project grant
Grant financing
1609166.79€
Final project cost
1605816.30€