Active2Public Transport
Brief information
The "Active2Public Transport" project aims to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector in the Danube region by promoting active and emission-free forms of mobility such as cycling and walking in combination with public transport such as buses and trains.
The project is funded by the European Union as part of the Interreg Danube Region programme and will run for a period of 2.5 years.
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Project measures
A2PT action plans
Development of an action plan for Active2Public Transport in the Danube region by
- Establishment of a Danube A2PT working group & regional working group
- Analysing carbon intensity and greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector in the Danube region
- Analysis of transport hubs
- Needs analysis for different target groups (quantitative & qualitative analysis)
- Strategy development and action planning
A2PT Toolbox
Providing guidelines for innovative solutions to overcome existing gaps in the multimodal transport system:
- Inventory of innovative A2PT solutions including good practice examples
- Creating the toolbox (online platform)
- Testing and publicising the toolbox
A2PT pilot actions
Demonstrating the effects of better linking active transport with public transport at selected locations in the Danube region:
- Development of A2PT pilot action concepts
- Implementation of the A2PT pilot actions
- Monitoring & evaluation of the results of the pilot action including recommendations for improvements
- Promotion of the A2PT pilot actions
Project goals
A climate-neutral transport sector cannot be achieved simply by replacing conventional vehicles with electric vehicles. Policy measures for passenger transport must focus more on supporting a multimodal shift towards active and public transport. Active forms of mobility such as cycling and walking are the most energy-efficient and the only truly carbon-free modes of transport, especially for short journeys.
By better linking active mobility and public transport, attractive alternatives to the car can also be offered for medium and longer distances. The solutions developed and tested as part of the project will help to close existing gaps in the multimodal transport system and make improvements in the area of linking active mobility and public transport stations. This includes, for example, bicycle parking spaces, bicycle transport on buses and trains or simple onward travel options, e.g. via bike sharing or on foot. The project involves relevant regional stakeholders in the development and testing of solutions and aims to inspire them to focus more on active and sustainable forms of mobility.
Project partner
Danube Office Ulm/Neu-Ulm
Austrian Energy Agency
Burgenland Business Agency
Public Transport Organisation of Bratislava
Danube Competence Centre
Győr-Sopron-Ebenfurti Railways Private Company Limited by Shares
Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure
Partnership for Urban Mobility
Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy
Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration
CTI Hungarian Institute for Transport Sciences and Logistics Non-Profit Ltd.
Germany
Danube Office Ulm/Neu-Ulm
Austria
Austrian Energy Agency
Austria
Burgenland Business Agency
Slovakia
Public Transport Organisation of Bratislava
Serbia
Danube Competence Centre
Hungary
Győr-Sopron-Ebenfurti Railways Private Company Limited by Shares
Croatia
Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure
Czech Republic
Partnership for Urban Mobility
Slovenia
Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy
Romania
Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration
Hungary
CTI Hungarian Institute for Transport Sciences and Logistics Non-Profit Ltd
Media library
Partner Meeting in Ulm
November 2024
Survey on cycle tourism in the Danube region
September 2024
Cyclists asked! Together with the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), the Danube Office conducted a transnational survey on cycle tourism in the Danube region. The aim was to better understand the needs and challenges of cyclists, especially in connection with public transport.
The survey was translated into 14 languages and conducted from 18 September to 23 October in all 9 partner countries - more than 5,000 people took part in total. The results are currently being analysed and summarised in a report that will be available on our website.
Partner meeting in Olomouc
August 2024
The second partner meeting in the "Active2Public Transport" project took place in Olomouc in the Czech Republic from 16-18 July in midsummer temperatures. Together, the project partners discussed the progress and findings of the project to date and discussed the next steps. In the first phase of the project, the main focus was on analysing the status quo with regard to greenhouse gas emissions and carbon intensity in the transport sector as well as political requirements in the project countries. The intensive technical part was then supplemented by a joint cycle tour in the region. There, the partners were not only able to see the well-developed cycle paths and innovative services for themselves, but also test the links with public transport.
Partner Meeting in Vienna
March 2024
The first partner meeting of the Interreg project "Active2Public Transport" took place in Vienna to promote sustainable and active mobility. This innovative project brings together 11 partners from 9 different countries in the Danube region with the common goal of increasing the use of public transport by integrating active forms of mobility and developing sustainable solutions for current and future mobility issues.
After an online kick-off meeting at the beginning of February, the first face-to-face meeting took place from 4 to 6 March in Vienna. The consortium discussed the issues of the project and the implementation of the project activities. The partner meeting was complemented by a practical study visit to Burgenland, where active and sustainable mobility through the region was brought to life.
From strategy to action
19.11.2024
The Danube Office Ulm/Neu-Ulm is hosting the partner meeting of the Active2Public Transport project and the PEP Partnership Meeting. The link below will take you to the latest article on the official project website.
Learning from other Danube countries
19.11.2024
Danube Office organises 4-day partner meeting in the A2PT project in Ulm. Click here for the press report of the Südwestpresse on the meeting.
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