Local coordinators network for public transport in Kalisz-Ostrow Agglomeration
Published on 31 January 2020
Poland
Wielkopolskie
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About this good practice
The transport system in the Agglomeration is very complex. Once local government units - members of the Association - have not taken into account this complexity. To achieve a sustainable transport system for passengers integration in various transport modes is necessary. Therefore, Transport Coordinators were appointed in all administration units, responsible for the integration of public transport of their own territory with other units - Association members. The advantages of such cooperation include a better offer of public transport services for passengers - e.g. a joint agglomeration ticket, Agglomeration resident card - as well as overtaking the constantly growing demand for mobility regarding that public means of transport will be an important factor. Coordinators are required to identify challenges and elaborate solutions. Agglomeration units implement them so that the public transport system becomes more attractive. The goal of the Transport Coordinator Network is also designing joint instruments that will enable the integration and sustainable management of public transport systems in the Agglomeration based on best practices. Quarterly workshops are organised dedicated to the exchange of experience in the field of transport and presentation of good practices. During the workshops, each networking partner presents the issues they face, solutions they think of or apply, development paths and the financial resources required for this purpose.
Expert opinion
Improving the convenience and ease-of-use of public transport can significantly help to boost its use. Streamlining and optimising service provision can also help to conserve resources and avoid excessive carbon emissions. Optimisation of the public transport system in Kalisz and Ostrow has led to concrete improvements including a single transport card. The transport co-ordinators should be able to ensure a more harmonised and efficient transport system in future with the development of joint instruments. Such co-operation can be taken as a good practice- - avoid fragmentation as much as possible.
Works at
Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform
Resources needed
Coordinators are financed from the local government budgets.
Evidence of success
24 Transport Coordinators have been appointed who collaborate on day-to-day basis and through regular workshops constributing to elaboration of new solutions for public transport services - e.g. a joint agglomeration ticket, Agglomeration resident card. Integration of transport activities among local governments is enhanced.
Potential for learning or transfer
The networking collaboration can be implemented by a group of local government units which aim to improve the transport systems on their territory.
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Organisation
Kalisz – Ostrów Agglomeration Association
Poland
Wielkopolskie
Contact
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