Comparison of the EU s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the Swedish planning support Transport for an attractive city (TRAST)

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1 VTI rapport 844A Published VTI rapport 844A Comparison of the EU s Sustainable urban mobility plan and the Swedish planning support Transport for an attractive city Comparison of the EU s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the Swedish planning support Transport for an attractive city (TRAST) Kerstin Robertson

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3 VTI rapport 844A Comparison of the EU s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the Swedish planning support Transport for an attractive city (TRAST) Kerstin Robertson

4 Diarienummer: 2012/ Omslagsbilder: Karin Andersson, VTI, Hejdlösa Bilder AB Tryck: LiU-Tryck, Linköping 2015

5 Abstract The planning support developed in the EU s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the Swedish planning support system Transport for an attractive city (TRAST) aims at developing sustainable transport in cities. Both systems include the formulation of one or more plans and support for the planning process. This analysis and comparison of SUMP and TRAST is based on the SUMP Guidelines, the two main TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide. The comparison is structured in accordance with the SUMP Steps. This comparison showed that identical or similar areas and requirements are addressed in SUMP and TRAST regarding the planning process. Both SUMP and TRAST include instructions in the form of guidelines that must be interpreted and translated into a plan, practical planning and actions by cities. TRAST, however, also includes handbooks and guides with suggestions, discussions and examples of measures, actions and policies. TRAST is furthermore developed for integrated implementation with spatial planning. Implementation of both TRAST and SUMP is supported through projects and networking, e.g. for facilitating exchange of experiences between cities. Title: Author: Publisher: Publication No.: Comparison of the EU s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the Swedish planning support Transport for an attractive city (TRAST) Kerstin Robertson (VTI, Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) VTI rapport 844A Published: 2015 Reg. No., VTI: 2012/ ISSN: Project: Commissioned by: Keywords: Language: Endurance EU/IEE/Swedish Transport Administration SUMP, TRAST, Sustainable urban mobility plan English No. of pages: 33 VTI rapport 844A

6 Referat Det planeringsstöd som har tagits fram i EU, SUMP ( Sustainable urban mobility plan ), och det svenska planeringsstödet TRAST (Trafik för attraktiv stad) syftar båda till att stödja utvecklingen av hållbara transporter i städer. Båda systemen omfattar utveckling av en eller flera planer och processtöd. Denna analys och jämförelse mellan SUMP och TRAST är baserad på SUMP Guidelines, de två TRAST-handböckerna och TRAST-guiden. Jämförelsen har strukturerats i enlighet med de olika stegen i SUMP. Jämförelsen visade att motsvarande områden och krav tas upp i SUMP och TRAST när det gäller planeringsprocessen. Både SUMP och TRAST omfattar anvisningar som av städerna måste tolkas och omsättas till en plan, till praktisk planering och till åtgärder. TRAST-handböckerna omfattar dock även förslag, diskussion och exempel på åtgärder och policys och TRAST är vidare anpassat för integrering med övrig stadsplanering. Implementering av både TRAST och SUMP stöds ofta genom projekt och nätverkande, till exempel för att underlätta utbytet av erfarenheter mellan städer. Titel: Författare: Utgivare: Serie och nr: Jämförelse mellan Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) och det svenska planeringsstödet Trafik för attraktiv stad (TRAST) (Kerstin Robertson VTI, VTI, Statens väg och transportforskningsinstitut VTI rapport 844A Utgivningsår: 2015 VTI:s diarienr: 2012/ ISSN: Projektnamn: Uppdragsgivare: Nyckelord: Språk: Endurance EU/IEE/Trafikverket SUMP, TRAST, Trafikstrategi Engelska Antal sidor: 33 VTI rapport 844A

7 Preface This report is developed within the EU project EU-wide establishment of enduring national and European support networks for sustainable urban mobility (ENDURANCE) which is coordinated by EPOMM and co-funded by the Intelligent Energy Europe programme of the European Union. The Swedish participation is also funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. Linköping, June 2015 Kerstin Robertson Research Director, Transport and Environment Project leader VTI rapport 844A

8 Quality review Internal peer review was performed on 15 June 2015 by Tomas Svensson. First author; Kerstin Robertson has made alterations to the final manuscript of the report. The head of research department Mattias Viklund examined and approved the report for publication on 24 August The conclusions and recommendations expressed are the author s and do not necessarily reflect VTI s opinion as an authority. Kvalitetsgranskning Intern peer review har genomförts 15 juni 2015 av Tomas Svensson. Förste författaren; Kerstin Robertson har genomfört justeringar av slutligt rapportmanus. Avdelningschef Mattias Viklund har därefter granskat och godkänt publikationen för publicering 24 augusti De slutsatser och rekommendationer som uttrycks är författarens egna och speglar inte nödvändigtvis myndigheten VTI:s uppfattning. VTI rapport 844A

9 Table of contents Summary...9 Sammanfattning Introduction SUMP TRAST Overview and comparison of SUMP and TRAST Comparison of SUMP activities with the TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide SUMP Step 1: Determine your potential for a successful SUMP SUMP Step 2: Define the development process and scope of plan SUMP Step 3: Analyse the mobility situation and develop scenarios SUMP Step 4: Develop a common vision SUMP Step 5: Set priorities and measurable targets SUMP Step 6: Develop effective packages of measures SUMP Step 7: Agree on clear responsibilities and allocate funding SUMP Step 8: Build monitoring and assessment into the plan SUMP Step 9: Adopt Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan SUMP Step 10: Ensure proper management and communication (when implementing the plan) SUMP Step 11: Learn the lessons Concluding analysis and comparison of SUMP and TRAST...32 Literature...33 VTI rapport 844A

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11 Summary Comparison of the EU s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the Swedish planning support Transport for an attractive city (TRAST) by Kerstin Robertson (VTI) The planning support developed in the EU s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the Swedish planning support system Transport for an attractive city (TRAST) aims at developing sustainable transport in cities. Both systems include the formulation of one or more plans and support for the planning process. This analysis and comparison of SUMP and TRAST is based on the SUMP Guidelines, the two main TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide. The comparison is structured in accordance with the SUMP Steps. This comparison showed that identical or similar areas and requirements are addressed in SUMP and TRAST regarding the planning process. Both SUMP and TRAST include instructions in the form of guidelines that must be interpreted and translated into a plan, practical planning and actions by cities. TRAST, however, also includes handbooks and guides with suggestions, discussions and examples of measures, actions and policies. TRAST is furthermore developed for integrated implementation with spatial planning. Implementation of both TRAST and SUMP is supported through projects and networking, e.g. for facilitating exchange of experiences between cities. VTI rapport 844A 9

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13 Sammanfattning Jämförelse mellan Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) och det svenska planeringsstödet Trafik för attraktiv stad (TRAST) av Kerstin Robertson (VTI) Det planeringsstöd som har tagits fram i EU, SUMP ( Sustainable urban mobility plan ), och det svenska planeringsstödet TRAST (Trafik för attraktiv stad) syftar båda till att stödja utvecklingen av hållbara transporter i städer. Båda systemen omfattar utveckling av en eller flera planer och processtöd. Denna analys och jämförelse mellan SUMP och TRAST är baserad på SUMP Guidelines, de två TRAST-handböckerna och TRAST-guiden. Jämförelsen har strukturerats i enlighet med de olika stegen i SUMP. Jämförelsen visade att motsvarande områden och krav tas upp i SUMP och TRAST när det gäller planeringsprocessen. Både SUMP och TRAST omfattar anvisningar som av städerna måste tolkas och omsättas till en plan, till praktisk planering och till åtgärder. TRAST-handböckerna omfattar dock även förslag, diskussion och exempel på åtgärder och policys och TRAST är vidare anpassat för integrering med övrig stadsplanering. Implementering av både TRAST och SUMP stöds ofta genom projekt och nätverkande, till exempel för att underlätta utbytet av erfarenheter mellan städer. VTI rapport 844A 11

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15 1. Introduction The planning support developed in EU, Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP), and the Swedish planning support system Transport for an attractive city (TRAST) are aimed at developing sustainable transport in cities. Both systems include the formulation of one or more plans and support for the planning process. Many cities in Sweden have already developed or are developing mobility plans (e.g. Traffic strategies) based on the TRAST guide. The aim of the present analysis was therefore to identify similarities and differences between the TRAST and the SUMP guidelines, since it is necessary to determine whether documents and processes developed according to one system are applicable in the other. The comparison of the guidelines were carried out by analysing the instructions in the SUMP Guideline, the TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide SUMP The Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) was defined in EU Commission communication COM (2009) 490 final, entitled Action Plan on Urban Mobility. The action plan proposes a programme of actions to support sustainable urban mobility centred on six themes corresponding to the main messages that emerged from the Green Paper consultation. Among these six themes, Theme 1 (Promoting integrated policies) includes a total of 13 actions, the first of which is accelerating the take-up of SUMP: Themes 1-6 and their component actions in the EU action plan on urban mobility (COM(2009) 490 final) Theme 1 Promoting integrated policies Theme 2 Focusing on citizens Theme 3 Greening urban transport Theme 4 Strengthening funding Theme 5 Sharing experience and knowledge Theme 6 Optimising urban mobility Action 1 Accelerating the take-up of sustainable urban mobility plans Action 2 Sustainable urban mobility and regional policy Action 3 Transport for healthy urban environments Action 4 Platform on passenger rights in urban public transport Action 5 Improving accessibility for persons with reduced mobility Action 6 Improving travel information Action 7 Access to green zones Action 8 Campaigns on sustainable mobility behaviour Action 9 Energy-efficient driving as part of driving education Action 10 Research and demonstration projects for lower and zero emission vehicles Action 11 Internet guide on clean and energy-efficient vehicles Action 12 Study on urban aspects of the internalisation of external costs Action 13 Information exchange on urban pricing schemes Action 14 Optimising existing funding sources Action 15 Analysing the needs for future funding Action 16 Upgrading data and statistics Action 17 Setting up an urban mobility observatory Action 18 Contributing to international dialogue and information exchange Action 19 Urban freight transport Action 20 Intelligent transport systems (ITS) for urban mobility In the publication Guidelines Developing and implementing a sustainable urban mobility plan ( SUMP is introduced as a new planning concept and paradigm and as a VTI rapport 844A 13

16 strategic plan that address transport-related challenges in urban areas in a more sustainable and integrated way. It places particular emphasis on the involvement of citizens and stakeholders and the coordination of policies between sectors. The overall aim is better quality of life. The guidelines are intended for urban transport and mobility practitioners and other stakeholders involved in the development of a sustainable urban mobility plan. Handbooks and tools in specific areas are continually being developed. The SUMP guidelines include 11 steps that are subdivided into a total of 32 activities. The guideline activities has a clear focus on planning process guidelines and does not include guidelines regarding the content of SUMP, except for the development of scenarios. Each activity is defined briefly (1-1.5 pages) in the guideline document including rationale, aims, tasks, activities, timing and coordination, and a brief checklist (see SUMP Guidelines) TRAST TRAST comprises a set of Swedish guidelines developed by the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR), the Transport Agency and the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket), with the aim of supporting integrated planning and the development of balanced and sustainable urban transport systems and attractive cities. The first edition was published in 2004, the second edition in 2007 and a third update is under development. The material includes two main handbooks, a guide and a number of additional background reports and supporting handbooks that are available at: One of the handbooks includes background (facts and information) about activities and measures for urban and transport system development and the other handbook and the guide aim at supporting the planning process. The TRAST planning process handbook includes three main sections: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad), where qualities of an attractive city and planning strategies are defined Local planning of travel and transport (Kommunal planering för resor och transporter), in which suggestions regarding structural support for local planning can be found Local strategies, plans and planer och program), where planning process support is presented. The TRAST Guide provides support to municipalities of all sizes that are in the process of developing a mobility plan. The guide is designed to help create a systematic and lucid working process and is divided into three phases: Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag), (Fas 2. Ta fram en trafikstrategi), and Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta). The TRAST Background Handbook is a review that addresses activities and measures and includes the following sections: City qualities Transport planning Accessibility Safety and security Traffic safety Traffic and environmental effects Transport systems (including subsections on pedestrian, bicycle, moped, public, rail, car, goods and emergency traffic). 14 VTI rapport 844A

17 The planning process recommended in TRAST is structured in three planning stages, of which the TRAST recommendations can be applied in the first two: Strategic planning: including spatial planning and the development of one or several mobility plans (e.g. a Traffic strategy) Action planning: including for example transport plans and identification of measures The third stage is Project planning. VTI rapport 844A 15

18 2. Overview and comparison of SUMP and TRAST This overview and comparison of SUMP and TRAST presented in this report is based on the SUMP Guidelines, the two main TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide. The overview is structured in accordance with the 13 SUMP steps and corresponding sections in the TRAST Handbook and Guide have been identified and are presented below. Headings and section subheadings in the TRAST material are translated to English, and the corresponding Swedish terms and concepts are given in brackets. A more detailed comparison is done in the next section. SUMP Step Phase 1: Preparing well TRAST Planning process handbook (section) TRAST Guide (section) Step 1: Determine your potential for a successful SUMP Step 2: Define the development process and scope of plan Step 3: Analyse the mobility situation and develop scenarios Phase 2: Rational and transparent goal setting Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad) Section: Local planning of travel and transport (Kommunal planering för resor och transporter) (Kommunens arbete med strategi, - A defined process (En tydlig process) (Kommunens arbete med strategi, - Current situation (Nulägesbeskrivning) - Alternatives and analysis (Alternativ och analys) Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Acceptance within the municipality (Avstämning inom kommunen) Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Develop an assignment, including schedule and organisation (Ta fram ett uppdragsförslag inklusive tidsplan och organisation) Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Analyse current plans and (Ta fram tidigare planer/program/utredningar) Compile basic data and initiate analysis of current situation (Ta fram enkla basdata och påbörja en översiktlig nulägesanalys) Analysis of current situation (Nulägesanalys) Develop a common vision, scenarios and measures (Arbeta fram en vision för trafiken, skissera olika scenarier och tänkbara åtgärder) Step 4: Develop a common vision and engage citizens planer och program) - Vision (Vision) - Develop wide support (Förankring) Political agreement and decision (Förankra och besluta (politiskt) om uppdraget) Develop a common vision, scenarios and measures (Arbeta fram en vision för trafiken, skissera olika scenarier och tänkbara åtgärder) Workshop (Trafikdag/workshop) 16 VTI rapport 844A

19 SUMP Step Step 5: Set priorities and measurable targets Step 6: Develop effective packages of measures Phase 3: Elaborating the plan Step 7: Agree on clear responsibilities and allocate funding Step 8: Build monitoring and assessment into the plan Step 9: Adopt Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan TRAST Planning process handbook (section) planer och program) - Targets (Mål) - Evaluation (Uppföljning) planer och program) - Choice of alternatives (Val av alternativ) - Action planning (Åtgärdsplanering) TRAST Background Handbook (TRAST Handbok: Underlag) planer och program) - A defined process (En tydlig process) planer och program) - Evaluation (Uppföljning) planer och program) - Develop wide support (Förankring) TRAST Guide (section) Set targets (Formulera mål och välj inriktning) Gain acceptance for targets (Förankra mål och inriktning) Develop an action plan (Förslag till handlingsplan; Skissera genomförandet (tidsplan och budget) Develop a draft mobility plan (Ta fram ett förslag till trafikstrategi) Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Develop packages of measures (Genomförandeplanering, inkludera åtgärder i verksamhetsplaneringen) Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Define an assignment including schedule and organisation (Ta fram ett uppdragsförslag inklusive tidsplan och organisation) Political agreement and decision (Förankra och besluta (politiskt) om uppdraget; Kommunicera, remissbehandla, revidera) Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten) Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Political agreement and decision (Förankra och besluta (politiskt) om uppdraget) VTI rapport 844A 17

20 SUMP Step TRAST Planning process handbook (section) TRAST Guide (section) Phase 4: Implementing the plan Step 10: Ensure proper management and communication (when implementing the SUMP) Step 11: Learn the lessons planer och program) - A defined process (En tydlig process) - Develop wide support (Förankring) planer och program) - Evaluation (Uppföljning) Communicate, consult and revise (Kommunicera, remissbehandla, revidera) Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten) Update steering documents (Uppdatera styrdokument (nuläge, mål, inriktning) och handlingsplan; Aktualitetsförklara) Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten) On a general level, identical or similar guidelines are included in both systems. However, the focus in SUMP is on planning process guidelines, whereas TRAST also includes instructions and suggestions regarding the development and content of a plan document. The SUMP Guidelines provide very general support in the form of a checklist, while the more detailed interpretation and implementation can be defined by the organisation applying the guidelines. The TRAST material, on the other hand, takes the structure of a handbook, including the TRAST Guide, with the focus on describing background information, experiences, discussion and suggestions about how to develop the planning process and the plan, and how to identify measures that may contribute to developing sustainable urban transport systems. This difference may reflect the fact that the SUMP guidelines are very recent, whereas the development of TRAST started over 10 years ago. A more detailed comparison of SUMP Steps 1-11 and the corresponding TRAST guidelines is presented in the next section. 18 VTI rapport 844A

21 3. Comparison of SUMP activities with the TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide In this section a step by step comparison on activity level between SUMP and TRAST is presented SUMP Step 1: Determine your potential for a successful SUMP SUMP Step 1. Determine your potential for a successful SUMP TRAST Handbooks TRAST Guide Activity 1.1: Commit to overall sustainable mobility principles Analysis on the extent to which sustainability principles guide current policies relevant to urban mobility completed. Overall commitment to sustainability principles from key stakeholders achieved. Activity 1.2: Assess impact of regional/national framework Relevant documents from national and regional level reviewed and results summarised. Opportunities and potential problems that might result from regional and national framework conditions identified. Activity 1.3: Conduct selfassessment Appropriate self-assessment carried out. Strengths and weaknesses with regard to developing a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan identified. Results summarised as starting point to optimise local planning processes. Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad) Includes: - A description and a vision of the attractive city - Motivation for the relevance of attaining a common vision and goals regarding the development of the city and the traffic system (Visioner och målbild) - Presentation and motivation for agreeing on sustainability principles in municipal planning (Hållbar utveckling) - Vision (Vision) - Overall commitment (Förankring) Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad) Includes: - Both regional and national perspectives are important for example coordination and cooperation between municipalities is required (Regionala samband) - Opportunities and problems (Att planera för den attraktiva staden; Hinder på vägen) Section: Local planning of travel and transport (Kommunal planering för resor och transporter) - Relate to national and regional strategies, and goals (Statens intressen I den fysiska planeringen) Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad) Includes: - Opportunities and problems (Att planera för den attraktiva staden; Hinder på vägen) Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Acceptance within the municipality (Avstämning inom kommunen) Inventory of visions and goals (Invertera visioner och mål) Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Acceptance within the municipality (Avstämning inom kommunen) Includes: - Inventory of strategies, plans and - Development of regional and national cooperation Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Acceptance within the municipality (Avstämning inom kommunen) VTI rapport 844A 19

22 SUMP Step 1. Determine your potential for a successful SUMP TRAST Handbooks TRAST Guide Activity 1.4: Review availability of resources Required skills and financial resources for planning process analysed. Skills management plan compiled. Budget for running sustainable urban mobility planning process politically approved. Likely budgetary framework for measure implementation assessed. Activity 1.5: Define basic timeline Realistic basic timeline for sustainable urban mobility planning process and measure implementation prepared. Timeline approved by decision makers. Activity 1.6: Identify key actors and stakeholders Stakeholder groups identified: Primary stakeholders, key actors, intermediaries. Analysis of actor constellations carried out. Basic stakeholder coordination strategy developed. Section: Local planning of travel and transport (Kommunal planering för resor och transporter) Includes: - Municipal goals and budget (Kommunens mål och budget) Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Formulate and agree on a project description (Formulera och förankra en projektbeskrivning) Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources and risk analysis. Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Formulate and agree on a project description (Formulera och förankra en projektbeskrivning) Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, risk analysis Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Formulate and agree on a project description (Formulera och förankra en projektbeskrivning) Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and risk analysis. 20 VTI rapport 844A

23 3.2. SUMP Step 2: Define the development process and scope of plan SUMP Step 2. Define the development process and scope of plan Activity 2.1: Look beyond your own boundaries and responsibilities Most appropriate Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan area identified. Agreement achieved on geographical coverage. Agreement achieved on the basic roles and responsibilities of authorities and politicians. Planning team created. Political agreement signed and adopted by all municipal council Activity 2.2: Strive for policy coordination and an integrated planning approach Relevant policy linkages identified (synergies and conflicts). Initial options for policy integration assessed. Dialogue established with all concerned actors about integration possibilities. Initial prioritisation of integration options decided. Assessment and prioritisation specified according to advanced scenario building results (> Activity 3.2). Activity 2.3: Plan stakeholder and citizen involvement Planning of different involvement strategies finalised. Communication plan elaborated and approved. TRAST Handbook Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad) Includes: - Planning for the attractive city (Att planera för den attraktiva staden; Hinder på vägen; Hållbar utveckling) Includes: - A defined process (En tydlig process) - Vision (Vision) - Overall commitment (Förankring) - Goals (Mål) Section: Local planning of travel and transport (Kommunal planering för resor och transporter) Includes: - Strategic planning (Inriktningsplanering) (which includes the use of scenarios) Includes: - A defined process (En tydlig process) - Vision (Vision) - Overall commitment (Förankring) Includes: - A defined process (En tydlig process) - Commitment (Förankring) (which includes the development of a communication plan) TRAST Guide Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Formulate and agree on a project description (Formulera och förankra en projektbeskrivning) Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and risk analysis. Analysis of current situation (Nulägesanalys) Develop a common vision, scenarios and strategy (Ta fram vision, mål och inriktning) Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Acceptance within the municipality (Avstämning inom kommunen) Includes: Commitment, coordination, the development of common visions and goals, and a workshop. Formulate and agree on a project description (Formulera och förankra en projektbeskrivning) Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and risk analysis. Establish commitment for vision, targets and strategy (Förankra vision, mål och inriktning) Includes: Consultations, workshops and dialogue. VTI rapport 844A 21

24 SUMP Step 2. Define the development process and scope of plan Activity 2.4: Agree on work plan and management arrangements Political mandate and support for your plan concluded. Coordinator of the planning process determined. Strategy for risk management and quality management devised. Work plan for your planning process developed and politically approved. TRAST Handbook Section: Local planning of travel and transport (Kommunal planering för resor och transporter) Includes: - A defined process (En tydlig process) TRAST Guide Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Formulate and agree on a project description (Formulera och förankra en projektbeskrivning) Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and risk analysis. 22 VTI rapport 844A

25 3.3. SUMP Step 3: Analyse the mobility situation and develop scenarios SUMP Step 3. Analyse the mobility situation and develop scenarios Activity 3.1: Prepare an analysis of problems and opportunities Suitable indicators selected to describe the status. All necessary data made available by the actors concerned. (If sufficient data is not available, start with what you have, but draft a plan on how to close the data gaps.) Review and analysis concluded. Baseline scenario developed against which progress can be measured. Key problems to be addressed by the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan prioritised. Activity 3.2.: Develop scenarios Do-nothing scenario elaborated (qualitatively and quantitatively). Business-as-usual scenario elaborated (qualitatively and quantitatively). Different alternative policy scenarios described (qualitatively and quantitatively). Choose which scenario serves the vision in the most efficient and effective way. Appropriate techniques applied to support the scenario development and appraisal. TRAST Handbook planer och program) - Goals (Mål) - Current situation (Nulägesbeskrivning) - Alternatives and analysis (Alternativ och analys) Includes: Scenarios planer och program) - Alternatives and analysis (Alternativ och analys) Includes: Scenarios TRAST Guide Analysis of current situation (Nulägesanalys) Develop a vision, goals and strategy (Ta fram vision, mål och inriktning) VTI rapport 844A 23

26 3.4. SUMP Step 4: Develop a common vision SUMP Step 4. Develop a common vision and engage citizens Activity 4.1: Develop a common vision of mobility and beyond Vision board established. First draft of vision developed. Draft discussed with stakeholders. Agreement on final draft of vision. Vision outcomes published in attractive format. Activity 4.2: Actively inform the public Notes from stakeholder meetings made public. Attractive information material about vision building and its outcomes elaborated and disseminated. Media involved. TRAST Handbook Section: Local strategies, plans and - Vision (Vision) - Overall commitment (Förankring) Section: Local strategies, plans and - Vision (Vision) - Overall commitment (Förankring) Includes: Communication plan, methods for dissemination TRAST Guide Develop a vision, goals and strategy (Ta fram vision, mål och inriktning) Establish commitment for vision, targets and strategy (Förankra vision, mål och inriktning) Workshop (Trafikdag/workshop) Develop a vision, goals and strategy (Ta fram vision, mål och inriktning) Establish commitment for vision, targets and strategy (Förankra vision, mål och inriktning) Workshop (Trafikdag/workshop) 24 VTI rapport 844A

27 3.5. SUMP Step 5: Set priorities and measurable targets SUMP Step 5. Set priorities and measurable targets Activity 5.1: Identify the priorities for mobility Vision reviewed to guide the development of the objectives. Draft objectives developed. Draft discussed with key stakeholders. Final draft of the objectives formalised. Activity 5.2: Develop SMART targets Develop a suitable set of locally relevant targets. Reality check of objectives (> see Activity 5.1) completed. Formal adoption of targets and trajectories by all stakeholders as part of the action and budget plan (> Activity 7.2) TRAST Handbook - Vision (Vision) - Overall commitment (Förankring) - Targets (Mål) TRAST Guide Political agreement and decision (Förankra och besluta (politiskt) om uppdraget) Develop a common vision, scenarios, and measures (Arbeta fram en vision för trafiken, skissera olika scenarier och tänkbara åtgärder) Workshop (Trafikdag/workshop) Set targets (Formulera mål och välj inriktning) Gain acceptance for targets (Förankra mål och inriktning) Develop an action plan (Förslag till handlingsplan; Skissera genomförandet (tidsplan och budget) Includes: Time and budget plan VTI rapport 844A 25

28 3.6. SUMP Step 6: Develop effective packages of measures SUMP Step 6. Develop effective packages of measures Activity 6.1: Identify the most effective measures Framework of resources reassessed. Options of possible measures defined and summarised. Activity 6.2: Learn from others experience Identified interesting places that have implemented a measure. Exchange with implementers established. Key results summarised. Activity 6.3: Consider best value for money Suitable measures (and packages of measures) assessed with an eye to costs and benefits, as well as value for money. Results summarised for discussion on final measure selection. Activity 6.4: Use synergies and create integrated packages of measures Effective packages of measures and possible synergies identified. Packages of measures checked with an eye to integration with land use planning and other sectoral planning activities. Set of packages of measures selected as input for discussion on final selection and action and budget plan (> Activity 7.2). TRAST Handbook - Alternatives and analyses (Alternativ och analys) - Choice of alternatives (Val av alternativ) - Action planning (Åtgärdsplanering) TRAST Background Handbook (TRAST Handbok: Underlag) TRAST Background Handbook (TRAST Handbok: Underlag) - Action planning (Åtgärdsplanering) TRAST Background Handbook (TRAST Handbok: Underlag) - Action planning (Åtgärdsplanering) TRAST Background Handbook (TRAST Handbok: Underlag) TRAST Guide Develop an action plan (Ta fram handlingsplan) Compile the mobility plan (Sammanställ Trafikstrategin) Communicate, consult and review (Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera) Adopt the mobility plan (Anta Trafikstrategin) Develop an action plan (Ta fram handlingsplan) Compile the mobility plan (Sammanställ Trafikstrategin) Communicate, consult and review (Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera) Develop an action plan (Ta fram handlingsplan) Compile the mobility plan (Sammanställ Trafikstrategin) Communicate, consult and review (Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera) Develop an action plan (Ta fram handlingsplan) Compile the mobility plan (Sammanställ Trafikstrategin) Communicate, consult and review (Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera) 26 VTI rapport 844A

29 3.7. SUMP Step 7: Agree on clear responsibilities and allocate funding SUMP Step 7. Agree on clear responsibilities and allocate funding Activity 7.1: Assign responsibilities and resources Final set of packages of measures proposed. Responsibilities and possible funding sources identified. Discussion with concerned stakeholders concluded. Activity 7.2: Prepare an action and budget plan Action and budget plan drafted. Formal agreement from decision makers and key stakeholders. TRAST Handbook Section: Local strategies, plans and - A defined process (En tydlig process) Section: Local strategies, plans and - A defined process (En tydlig process) TRAST Guide Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Action planning (Genomförandeplanering, påbörja genomförandet) Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Action planning (Genomförandeplanering, påbörja genomförandet) VTI rapport 844A 27

30 3.8. SUMP Step 8: Build monitoring and assessment into the plan SUMP Step 8. Build monitoring and assessment into the plan Activity 8.1: Arrange for monitoring and evaluation Suitable indicators (based on indicators selected in Activity 5.2 Develop SMART targets) selected. Suitable monitoring and evaluation tools agreed on. Work plan and responsibilities for data collection and management agreed. TRAST Handbook - Evaluation (Uppföljning) TRAST Guide Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten) 28 VTI rapport 844A

31 3.9. SUMP Step 9: Adopt Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan SUMP Step 9. Adopt Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan Activity 9.1: Check the quality of the plan Final draft of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan compiled. Internal and stakeholder review completed. Final amendments completed. Activity 9.2: Adopt the plan Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan adopted by elected representatives of pubic body/bodies responsible for planning. Activity 9.3: Create ownership of the plan Public relations and involvement activities planned and carried out. Adoption of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan celebrated with citizens and stakeholders. TRAST Handbook - A defined process (En tydlig process) 3.3 Develop wide support - A defined process (En tydlig process) - Commitment (Förankring) - A defined process (En tydlig process) - Commitment (Förankring) TRAST Guide Communicate, consult and review (Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera) Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Update steering documents (Uppdatera styrdokumenten, aktualitetsförklara) Adopt the mobility plan (Antagande av Trafikstrategin) Communicate, consult and review (Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera) VTI rapport 844A 29

32 3.10. SUMP Step 10: Ensure proper management and communication (when implementing the plan) SUMP Step 10. Ensure proper management and communication (when implementing the plan) Activity 10.1: Manage plan implementation Work plan on management procedures and actor responsibilities agreed on. Risk contingency plan elaborated. Reporting formats agreed on. Activity 10.2: Inform and engage citizens Citizens and stakeholders who are directly affected by measure implementation involved. Solutions for mitigation of negative effects during implementation elaborated. General public informed about progress of measure implementation. Activity 10.3: Check progress towards achieving the objectives Implementation of measures continually monitored. Impacts evaluated at regular intervals. Evaluation report prepared and published. TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Action planning (Genomförandeplanering, påbörja genomförandet) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten) Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten) Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Action planning (Genomförandeplanering, påbörja genomförandet) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten) Update steering documents (Uppdatera styrdokumenten, aktualitetsförklara) 30 VTI rapport 844A

33 3.11. SUMP Step 11: Learn the lessons SUMP Step 11. Learn the lessons TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide Activity 11.1: Update current plan regularly Necessary amendments in implementation of measures identified. Amendments discussed with actors concerned. Plan update concluded. Activity 11.2: Review achievements understand success and failure Ex-post evaluation of planning process and measure implementation concluded. Lessons learnt documented. Activity 11.3: Identify new challenges for next SUMP generation New challenges ahead for urban transport and mobility identified. Lessons learnt from current planning cycle used for development of next Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan. - Evaluation (Uppföljning) - Evaluation (Uppföljning) - Evaluation (Uppföljning) Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten) Update steering documents (Uppdatera styrdokumenten, aktualitetsförklara) Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Targets and metrics (Mål och mått) Includes: Evaluation Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten) Update steering documents (Uppdatera styrdokumenten, aktualitetsförklara) This detailed analysis and comparison based on SUMP activity levels revealed that identical or similar guidelines are included in both systems. SUMP still focuses on planning process guidelines, whereas TRAST includes instructions and suggestions regarding the development and content of plan documents even on this more detailed level. The TRAST Background Handbook has no counterpart in SUMP, but additional support is under development, for example city networks, benchmarking activities and additional supporting tools. VTI rapport 844A 31

34 4. Concluding analysis and comparison of SUMP and TRAST Both SUMP and TRAST include instructions in the form of guidelines that must be interpreted and translated into a plan, practical planning and actions by cities. In addition, the TRAST support includes handbooks and guides with suggestions, discussion and examples of measures, actions and policies. In both TRAST and SUMP, implementation is supported through projects, for example facilitating the exchange of experiences between cities. This comparison showed that identical or similar areas and requirements are addressed in SUMP and TRAST regarding the planning process. However, the TRAST material also includes a comprehensive handbook addressing the development of traffic strategies, traffic plans and actions (Table 1). In conclusion, the TRAST planning support includes all areas included in SUMP. Table 1. Summary of comparison of SUMP and TRAST. Type of support SUMP TRAST Instruction (checklist) for integrated planning Design and development of an integrated planning process Development and content of a sustainable mobility plan Guidelines TRAST Handbook: Planning process TRAST Guide TRAST Handbook: Planning process TRAST Guide TRAST Handbook: Planning process TRAST Background Handbook - Facts and information TRAST Guide 32 VTI rapport 844A

35 Literature SUMP Guidelines Developing and implementing a sustainable urban mobility plan. Available at Transport for an attractive city - an introduction to TRAST, 2014, available at TRAST, 2007, second edition, Trafik för en attraktiv stad (Transport for an attractive city). Handbooks available at In Swedish. TRAST-guiden, Guide available at Also a checklist is available. In Swedish. VTI rapport 844A 33

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