Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning training

Join the journey towards Sustainable Urban Mobility!

Each module includes

A webinar

Led by mobility experts to introduce the key concepts and spark ideas.

An engaging workshop

Peer-to-peer learning and solving real-world challenges together.

Independent learning materials

Help you prepare and deepen your understanding at your own pace.

Whether you’re just starting your Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP) journey or looking to sharpen your skills, this SUMP training offers practical tools, peer learning, and expert insights to help you make a real impact. This free 5-module online training programme is designed especially for the mobility planners and experts in small and mid-sized cities throughout the Baltic Sea region.

The programme was created by the SUMPs for BSR project. The online training programme was organised between January and May 2026 and it included 10 online webinars and workshops.

SUMPs for BSR project is co-funded by Interreg BSR and is led by the Union of the Baltic Cities Sustainable Cities Commission. The project consortium consists of expert partners: University of Gdansk & Institute of Baltic Studies, and city partners: Turku, Cesis, Panevezys, Gdynia, Greifswald and Gävle.

Five modules

Module 1

Getting started with the SUMP process and its basic principles

Learn the foundations of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans.

Module 2

Setting up a monitoring and evaluation framework and defining indicators

Develop a robust system for assessing sustainable urban mobility.

Module 3

Collection of data for active modes

Learn the techniques for collecting and using walking and cycling data.

Module 4

Experimenting with potential mobility solutions to promote active modes

Discover the value of small-scale pilots.

Module 5

Engaging stakeholders in planning mobility measures and SUMP

Build effective collaboration with decision-makers, residents and other stakeholders.

Tailored support

Need tailored support with your city's SUMP?

We’re also offering personalised guidance to 10 selected cities through our SUMP Clinic.