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Osona: participatory planning for a new interurban bus system

Osona’s rural and semi-urban areas suffer from fragmented bus services and car dependency. Five decentralized workshops with 40 of 52 municipalities co-designed proposals for demand-responsive transport (DRT) pilots, fare unification and extended service hours. This stakeholder-led model provides a replicable blueprint for rural mobility planning across Europe.

From awareness to action: Szabolcs 05’s small-scale action paves the way for greener mobility

The Szabolcs 05 Regional Development Association of Municipalities (Szabolcs 05) is taking significant strides toward sustainable mobility as part of the Beyond the Urban URBACT project. The association’s small-scale actions, focused on promoting sustainable transport practices, particularly among young generations, are paving the way for a more connected and environmentally friendly future.

Beyond the Urban: a bold initiative to transform Europe's urban-rural dynamics by looking beyond the car!

In a groundbreaking effort to transform Europe's urban-rural dynamics, the URBACT initiative Beyond the Urban embarks on a three-year journey to tackle key challenges in connectivity. This ambitious program, co-funded by the European Union and led by Creacció from Vic, Spain, unites a consortium of ten partners representing cities across Europe including Bram (France), Bucharest (Romania), Hradec Králové (Czechia), Kočani (North Macedonia), Machico (Portugal), Szalbolcs 05 (Hungary), Santa Maria da Feira (Portugal), Tartu (Estonia), and Treviso (Italy), as well as Osona (Spain) as a Lead Partner.

Webinar | Data baselines: ensuring you have the data you need

On Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, the Network Beyond the Urban held its first webinar entitled "Data Baselines: Ensuring You Have the Data You Need" by the AdHoc Expert, Mar Santamaria Varas. Her experience combines strategic and integrated urban planning, participatory processes, and data analytics for public policies.

Nudging sustainable transport choices: applying behavioural science in mobility

Beyond the Urban: a race across Bucharest to experience intermodal mobility

In the heart of Bucharest, participants at Beyond the Urban’s transnational meeting embarked on a game-based journey that turned the city into a dynamic classroom for sustainable, intermodal transportation. From the National Library to the Transport Museum, teams competed to navigate Bucharest using as many transport modes as possible. The objective? Gain firsthand insights into the possibilities of multi-modal urban mobility, capture points of interest along the route, and bring the essence of Beyond the Urban’s mission to life through hands-on exploration.