1. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. NEW BRIDGES Project Workshop Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010 Kaunas District Municipality, Kaunas Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010

2. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Decision process There were three main events after witch was generated the main Pilot Action:

3. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. 10 priority challenges were identified in Kaunas city-region: 1. Public transport system – city-region based (Mobility ) 2. Eco-transport development (Mobility) 3. Commuting (Mobility) 4. Authentic rural environmental style is reserved within the city development (Residential preferences ) 5. Cultural development for the communities in the city and district (Residential preferences ) 6. Visual and safety improvements of the local residencies (Residential preferences) 7. Influence of the Elders strengthening (Residential preferences) 8. The main social/public utilities services in Kaunas district (Provision of services) 9. Promotion of traditional activities/businesses in Kaunas district (Provision of services) 10. Development/strengthening of joint recreational services in Kaunas district (Provision of services ) Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010 1st Information Meeting on the 2nd of July 2009

4. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. 1st Local Stakeholder Meeting on the 25th of February 2010 Priority challenges identified: Public transport; Cycling paths; Urban-rural residents’ opinions research on communication. Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010

5. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. 2nd Local Stakeholder Meeting on the 12 th of May 2010 Identified Pilot Action Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010

6. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Stakeholders were: Kaunas district municipality; Kaunas city municipality; Local Community members; Interest Groups/NGO Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010

7. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Analysis of the Individual preferences showed need for: Urban-rural cooperation based transport system; eco-transport development; development/strengthening of joint recreational services in Kaunas district. Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010

8. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010 Quality of public transport services’ improvement Need for creating joint urban-rural public transport communication system Need for creating cycling paths system in Kaunas district. Uniting urban-rural cycling paths to one system, creating various services possibilities alongside the cycling paths. Promoting cycling paths as a way to communicate, to use eco-transport mean and to practice healthy life style, economically wise communication mean. Main discussed issues

9. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. common urban and rural transportation system; development of alternative transport. Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010 Main needs:

10. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Development of Sustainable Transport

11. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Development of Sustainable Transport Describtion: Creating Cycling paths network scheme uniting urban and rural areas directly connecting it to the Public transports’ scheme. Main aims: Creating Cycling paths network scheme uniting urban and rural areas directly connecting it to the Public transports’ scheme ensuring service quality and accessibility. Foreseeing concrete places for terminals where urban-rural area merge. Permanent cooperation between City and District municipalities coordinating common public transport work, traffic, taxes etc. Geographical scope: Kaunas city and Kaunas district Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010

12. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Development of Sustainable Transport Institutions and stakeholders to be involved: Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010 Kaunas district Municipality Kaunas city Municipality

13. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Main implementation steps (timeframe): Creation of Work group; City’s and district’s agreement on common management of public transport; Analyzing good practice; Creation of terminals’ strategy; Coordination possible cycling paths scheme, with the surrounding municipalities’ cycling paths; Creation of cycling paths scheme; Following guidelines for the implementation. Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010

14. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Possible risk : Elections to Local Municipalities 20th of February 2010

15. This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Thank you for your attention! Feedback and comments are very welcome! Kaunas District Municipality Project Workshop, Kaunas 8.-9. June 2010