The webinar recording provides a clear and practical introduction to experimenting with active mobility solutions in Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning.

The first part of the webinar focuses on the role of small-scale experiments and tactical urbanism in promoting walking and cycling. It explains how pilot actions and temporary interventions can support different phases of the SUMP process, from exploring ideas and building public acceptance to informing long-term planning and investment decisions. The presentation highlights the importance of testing solutions before implementation, addressing common barriers such as limited space, public resistance and uncertainty. It introduces different types of experiments, including temporary events, testing environments and pilots, and explains how these can be used to generate evidence, build stakeholder support and create momentum for change.

The second part of the webinar presents practical experiences from cities and real-life pilot cases on experimenting with active mobility measures. The City of Helsinki shares its experience with Summer Streets, demonstrating how temporary street transformations can improve urban space, increase pedestrian activity and support long-term change through data collection and stakeholder engagement. Aarhus Municipality presents examples of small-scale interventions such as mobility points, cycling playgrounds and activity routes, highlighting how even simple measures can influence behaviour and contribute to broader mobility goals. Finally, the SUMPs for BSR project introduces a step-by-step model for experimenting with active mobility measures, guiding cities through planning, implementation and evaluation, and supporting the transition from small-scale pilots to scalable, long-term solutions.