What is a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan?
Essential background to help users understand what a SUMP is, why it is valuable for cities, and what current experiences and good practices in implementing SUMPs across the BSR look like.
People, places and the planet
SUMPs put people first — encouraging walking and cycling, calming traffic and giving public space back to communities across the Baltic Sea Region.
People-centred planning
A SUMP is a strategic plan designed to satisfy the mobility needs of people and businesses in cities and their surroundings — for a better quality of life. It builds on existing planning practices and takes due consideration of integration, participation, and evaluation principles.
Why it matters
SUMPs help cities reduce emissions, improve safety and accessibility, encourage active mobility such as walking and cycling, and create healthier, more inclusive public spaces. They are increasingly required at European level, including under the TEN-T Regulation.
Local context
Plans tailored to city size, capacity and challenges.
Good practices
Insights from BSR cities like Cēsis, Gdynia, Greifswald, Turku.
Next steps
Move on to the practical Tools & Resources section.
Already familiar with the theory? Explore the practical tools developed within the SUMPs for BSR project.
Tools & Resources