SUMP development:a challenge of our capacity City of Koprivnica, Croatia 3 June Szentendre, Hungary Helena Hecimovic, DAN

2 SUMP in a small town setting-why not? Small towns, specific challenges High car ownership and use Few mobility options Easy parking and traditional town planning Limited staff capacities Restrictive national laws and regulations Low prirority for political decision-makers Low capacities of civil society organizations Lack of strategic planning tradition SUMP workshop 3 June 2015 Szentendre H.Hecimovic

3 City of Koprivnica-status At the national and international crossroads Seat of Koprivnica-Krizevci county (North Croatia) Population :30854 ( 2011.) Headquarters of international companies: Podravka, Carlsberg, Hartmann Sources of income:food and pharmaceuticals, paper, wood processing 112 citizen groups and NGOs Stable local government Policy of sustainable development since Promotion of walking and cycling SUMP workshop 3 June 2015 Szentendre H.Hecimovic

4 Sustainable development and mobility planning since Forerunner at the national scene Local agenda 21 Memebership in ICLEI, Energy Cities, Covenent of Mayors SEAP developed and approved European Mobility Week since EU projects for sustainable development: Green building pioneer- first passive blocks of flats INPULS national award ManagEnergy EU Green week Award Energy Globe Award SUMP workshop 3 June 2015 Szentendre H.Hecimovic

5 Sustainable mobility policies EMW started us off…. Town on the Move Streets for People IEE Active Acess Membership in CIVITAS Forum - increased modal share of cycling and walking from 28-50% in the town centre - reduction of traffic accidents by 10% - increased calm and traffic-free area by 20% European Mobility Week Award in km of cycling tracks SUMP workshop 3 June 2015 Szentendre H.Hecimovic

6 CIVITAS a new opportunity The smallest demonstration city ever Aachen-Gdynia-Koprivnica-Palma 28 measures, 8M€ EU contribution SUMP development SUMP Competence Centre for SEE Zero CO2 University Campus Public transport planning Sustainable mobility curriculum E-car-sharing scheme Electric bus- based pilot public transport SUMP workshop 3 June 2015 Szentendre H.Hecimovic

7 SUMP process – a challenging experience Status analysis reveals our strengths and weaknesses Lack of municipal staff capacities National legislation and practice constraints Lack of mobility planning culture Limited time for measure development BUT... QUEST method applied in status analysis ADVANCE expert training Partner and project cooperation and knowledge sharing New national strategy approved-SUMPs included Public participation started from the onset SUMP workshop 3 June 2015 Szentendre H.Hecimovic

8 Packages of measures defined 1. Integrated spatial and transport planning Horizontal and vertical strategy harmonization Transport study planned 2. Pedestrian and cycling mobility Improvement of infrastructure Construction of pedestrian footpaths and cycling tracks Calm traffic zones 3. Public transport and intermodality Design of intermodal passenger terminal Integrated ticketing Pilot project of public transport

9 Electromobility champion 4. Electromobility promotion Setting –up e-chargers E-car-sharing scheme Upgrading by public and private companies E-bus pilot scheme 5. Optimization of motorized transport Parking management Mobility management for companies Eco-driving training Transport plans Shared space SUMP workshop 3 June 2015 Szentendre H.Hecimovic

10 Planned implementation Project measure implementation: Integration of city bike to public transport scheme E-bikes for university campus Monitoring and evaluation New projects Primary cycling route network Pedestrian underpasses Road reconstruction Regional public transport masterplan New university curricula SUMP workshop 3 June 2015 Szentendre H.Hecimovic

Thank you! Helena Hecimovic Contact Details Development Agency North- DAN Zrinski trg 1, Koprivnica