The particular theme was the inclusion of travel behaviour research and potential user response analyses for new and emerging systems, technologies, policies and measures, in the SUMP process.
Delegates from partner cities Nicosia, Cyprus (lead partner), Prague, Exeter, UK (Devon County Council), Ravenna, Italy, Evosmos-Kordelio (Thessaloniki), Greece and Iasi, Romania, presented their experience and best practices in incorporating travel behaviour in their SUMPs, as improvements to the methodology and policy making.
The Workshop also included presentations by the Advisory partner Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece, the Project Management & Coordination Team, Univesity of Exeter, UK, Prague Institute of Planning and Development, Prague Integrated Transport, and Charles University Environment Centre. The CIVITAS SUITS project was also be presented with synergies between the two projects.
The Workshop participants discussed in smaller groups the following themes in relation to introducing travel behaviour aspects in SUMPs:
o Infrastructure measures
o Soft measures
o Marketing in transportation
o SUMP for bigger employers
o Citizens education
o Behavioural surveys
o Awareness raising campaigns for sustainable mobility
o Information to the public and use of social media.
The Workshop concluded with study visits to Zličín and Stodůlky traffic terminal and city development around metro stations.
