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  • Santa Maria de Feria

    Mob.Feira: a pilot action driving digital mobility transformation in Santa Maria da Feira

    The Mob.Feira project stands as the pilot action of Santa Maria da Feira’s IAP, now entering its real implementation phase in the parish of Milheirós de Poiares. Developed through continuous dialogue with the URBACT Local Group, the digital platform aims to centralise all mobility information in one accessible, user-friendly space — connecting citizens with public transport, cycling routes, and micromobility options.
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    Monica Carrera

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  • The new Bernardgasse was transformed with a lot of data and knowhow through an urban research project called Glara. Source: Melissa Bruntlett, 2025.

    Vienna Calling: mobility lessons from a city built around people

    Six URBACT networks took a deep dive into one of the most liveable cities to reimagine inclusive mobility. 

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  • Bram, France

    Bram: cycling beyond tourism, when rural mobility shapes everyday life, by Eliott Jacquot

    In the south of France, the town of Bram is proving that rural areas can lead the way in sustainable mobility. By turning touristic cycling routes into everyday infrastructure, Bram is creating new opportunities for residents — and a stronger, greener local identity.

    Monica Carrera

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  • “Jupike jala”: reducing traffic and encouraging walking in Tartu municipality, by Tõnis Tõnissoo

    Tartu municipality is a partner of the URBACT network Beyond the Urban. Together with colleagues from diferent urban areas around the Europe and inspired by their experiences, we are looking for solutions to our mobility challenges. One important goal is to reduce the use of private cars for short trips. Success in this area can lead to lower air pollution, smaller environmental impact, a more pleasant urban environment, and increased physical activity for residents, promoting healthier lives and more resilient community.

    Monica Carrera

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  • Bus in Bucharest

    Enhancing urban mobility: real-timetransit and traffic (by TPBI)

    The Bucharest-Ilfov Intercommunity Development Association for Public Transport (TPBI) proudly presents maps.mo-bi.ro, an innovative open- data platform designed to elevate urban mobility across the region. This interactive map empowers users with real-time transit data, enabling them to track buses, trams, and trolleybuses as they move across the city. With features such as vehicle IDs, license plates, route shapes, passenger counts, and arrival times, the platform offers unparalleled transparency and utility.

    Monica Carrera

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  • SCHOOLSHOODS project at Elementary School Krásného in BRNO

    Getting a move on: small sustainable mobility actions, big impact

    What makes a city truly walkable, cyclable, or low emissions? While the returns are ambitious, implementing inclusive active mobility projects can feel daunting. Often the perception in city organisations is that change can only be achieved with big, costly actions, as opposed to smaller interventions.

    URBACT

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