Comparison of the EU’s Sustainable urban mobility plan...

Kerstin Robertson

Comparison of the EU’s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP)

and the Swedish planning supportTransport for an attractive city (TRAST)

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Comparison of the EU’s

Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP)

and the Swedish planning support

Transport for an attractive city (TRAST)

Kerstin Robertson

Diarienummer: 2012/0251-24

Omslagsbilder: Karin Andersson, VTI, Hejdlösa Bilder AB

Tryck: LiU-Tryck, Linköping 2015

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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: Comparison of the EU’s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the

Swedish planning support Transport for an attractive city (TRAST)

Author: Kerstin Robertson (VTI, www.orcid.org/0000-0003-1041-1981)

Publisher: Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI)

www.vti.se

Publication No.: VTI rapport 844A

Published: 2015

Reg. No., VTI: 2012/0251-24

ISSN: 0347-6030

Project: Endurance

Commissioned by: EU/IEE/Swedish Transport Administration

Keywords: SUMP, TRAST, Sustainable urban mobility plan

Language: English

No. of pages: 33

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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: Jämförelse mellan ”Sustainable urban mobility plan” (SUMP) och det

svenska planeringsstödet Trafik för attraktiv stad (TRAST)

Författare: (Kerstin Robertson VTI, www.orcid.org/0000-0003-1041-1981))

Utgivare: VTI, Statens väg och transportforskningsinstitut

www.vti.se

Serie och nr: VTI rapport 844A

Utgivningsår: 2015

VTI:s diarienr: 2012/0251-24

ISSN: 0347-6030

Projektnamn: Endurance

Uppdragsgivare: EU/IEE/Trafikverket

Nyckelord: SUMP, TRAST, Trafikstrategi

Språk: Engelska

Antal sidor: 33

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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

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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 2015. 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 2015. De slutsatser och

rekommendationer som uttrycks är författarens egna och speglar inte nödvändigtvis myndigheten

VTI:s uppfattning.

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Table of contents

Summary .................................................................................................................................................9

Sammanfattning ...................................................................................................................................11

1. Introduction .....................................................................................................................................13

1.1. SUMP .........................................................................................................................................13

1.2. TRAST .......................................................................................................................................14

2. Overview and comparison of SUMP and TRAST ........................................................................16

3. Comparison of SUMP activities with the TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide ............19

3.1. SUMP Step 1: Determine your potential for a successful SUMP ..............................................19

3.2. SUMP Step 2: Define the development process and scope of plan ...........................................21

3.3. SUMP Step 3: Analyse the mobility situation and develop scenarios .......................................23

3.4. SUMP Step 4: Develop a common vision ..................................................................................24

3.5. SUMP Step 5: Set priorities and measurable targets..................................................................25

3.6. SUMP Step 6: Develop effective packages of measures ...........................................................26

3.7. SUMP Step 7: Agree on clear responsibilities and allocate funding .........................................27

3.8. SUMP Step 8: Build monitoring and assessment into the plan ..................................................28

3.9. SUMP Step 9: Adopt Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan ............................................................29

3.10. SUMP Step 10: Ensure proper management and communication (when implementing the

plan) ...........................................................................................................................................30

3.11. SUMP Step 11: Learn the lessons ..............................................................................................31

4. Concluding analysis and comparison of SUMP and TRAST ......................................................32

Literature ..............................................................................................................................................33

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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


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.


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.

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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.

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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


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.

1.1. 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 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

Theme 2 – Focusing on citizens 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

Theme 3 – Greening urban transport 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

Theme 4 – Strengthening funding Action 14 — Optimising existing funding sources

Action 15 — Analysing the needs for future funding

Theme 5 – Sharing experience and

knowledge

Action 16 — Upgrading data and statistics

Action 17 — Setting up an urban mobility observatory

Action 18 — Contributing to international dialogue and information exchange

Theme 6 – Optimising urban mobility 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”

(www.mobilityplans.eu), SUMP is introduced as a “new planning concept and paradigm” and as a

http://www.mobilityplans.eu/

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“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).

1.2. 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: www.trafikverket.se/Foretag/Planera-och-

utreda/Samhallsplanering/Tatort/Trafik-for-en-attraktiv-stad. 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 programmes” (Kommunens arbete med strategi, 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),

Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan (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).

http://www.trafikverket.se/Foretag/Planera-och-utreda/Samhallsplanering/Tatort/Trafik-for-en-attraktiv-stad

http://www.trafikverket.se/Foretag/Planera-och-utreda/Samhallsplanering/Tatort/Trafik-for-en-attraktiv-stad

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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.

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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 TRAST Planning process handbook

(section)

TRAST Guide (section)

Phase 1: Preparing well

Step 1: Determine your potential

for a successful SUMP

Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad)

Section: Local planning of travel and

transport (Kommunal planering för resor och transporter)

Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment

(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag)

Acceptance within the municipality (Avstämning inom kommunen)

Step 2: Define the development

process and scope of plan

Section: Local strategies, plans and

programmes (Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och program)

- A defined process (En tydlig

process)



Develop an assignment, including schedule

and organisation (Ta fram ett uppdragsförslag inklusive tidsplan och

organisation)

Step 3: Analyse the mobility situation and develop scenarios


programmes (Kommunens arbete med

strategi, planer och program)

- Current situation

(Nulägesbeskrivning)

- Alternatives and analysis

(Alternativ och analys)



Analyse current plans and programmes (Ta

fram tidigare planer/program/utredningar)

Compile basic data and initiate analysis of

current situation (Ta fram enkla basdata och påbörja en översiktlig nulägesanalys)

Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan

(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi)

Analysis of current situation

(Nulägesanalys)

Develop a common vision, scenarios and

measures (Arbeta fram en vision för

trafiken, skissera olika scenarier och tänkbara åtgärder)

Phase 2: Rational and transparent goal setting

Step 4: Develop a common vision

and engage citizens


programmes

(Kommunens arbete med strategi, 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)

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(section)


Step 5: Set priorities and

measurable targets


programmes


program)

- Targets (Mål)

- Evaluation (Uppföljning)



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)

Step 6: Develop effective packages of measures


programmes


program)

- Choice of alternatives (Val av

alternativ)

- Action planning

(Åtgärdsplanering)

TRAST Background Handbook (TRAST

Handbok: Underlag)



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 3: Elaborating the plan

Step 7: Agree on clear

responsibilities and allocate funding


programmes


program)


process)



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)

Step 8: Build monitoring and

assessment into the plan


programmes

(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och program)




Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera

resultaten)

Step 9: Adopt Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan


programmes


program)


(Förankring)



Political agreement and decision (Förankra och besluta (politiskt) om

uppdraget)

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(section)


Phase 4: Implementing the plan

Step 10: Ensure proper

management and communication (when implementing the SUMP)


programmes


program)

- A defined process (En tydlig process)


(Förankring)



Communicate, consult and revise

(Kommunicera, remissbehandla, revidera)




resultaten)

Update steering documents (Uppdatera

styrdokument (nuläge, mål, inriktning) och

handlingsplan; Aktualitetsförklara)

Step 11: Learn the lessons Section: Local strategies, plans and

programmes






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.

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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.

3.1. SUMP Step 1: Determine your potential for a successful SUMP

SUMP Step 1. Determine your potential


TRAST Handbooks TRAST Guide

Activity 1.1: Commit to overall

sustainable mobility principles

Checklist:

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.


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)


programmes

(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer

och program)

- Vision (Vision)

- Overall commitment (Förankring)




Inventory of visions and goals (Invertera visioner och mål)

Activity 1.2: Assess impact of

regional/national framework

Checklist:

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.


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)



- Relate to national and regional

strategies, programmes and goals (Statens intressen I den fysiska

planeringen)



Acceptance within the municipality

(Avstämning inom kommunen)

Includes:

- Inventory of strategies, plans and

programmes

- Development of regional and national

cooperation

Activity 1.3: Conduct self-assessment

Checklist:

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.


Includes:

- Opportunities and problems (Att

planera för den attraktiva staden;

Hinder på vägen)



Acceptance within the municipality

(Avstämning inom kommunen)

Activity 1.4: Review availability of

resources





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SUMP Step 1. Determine your potential


TRAST Handbooks TRAST Guide

Checklist:

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.

Includes:

- Municipal goals and budget (Kommunens mål och budget)

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.

Activity 1.5: Define basic timeline

Checklist:

Realistic basic timeline for

sustainable urban mobility planning process and measure

implementation prepared.

Timeline approved by decision makers.





Includes: Goals, description, political

commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, risk

analysis

Activity 1.6: Identify key actors and

stakeholders

Checklist:

Stakeholder groups identified: Primary stakeholders, key actors,

intermediaries.

Analysis of actor constellations carried out.

Basic stakeholder coordination strategy developed.






commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and

risk analysis.

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3.2. SUMP Step 2: Define the development process and scope of plan

SUMP Step 2. Define the development


TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide

Activity 2.1: Look beyond your own

boundaries and responsibilities

Checklist:

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


Includes:

- Planning for the attractive city (Att planera för den attraktiva staden;

Hinder på vägen; Hållbar

utveckling)


programmes


Includes:


process)

- Vision (Vision)


- Goals (Mål)




description (Formulera och förankra

en projektbeskrivning)


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)

Activity 2.2: Strive for policy

coordination and an integrated planning

approach

Checklist:

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).


transport (Kommunal planering för resor

och transporter)

Includes:

- Strategic planning (Inriktningsplanering)

(which includes the use of scenarios)


programmes


och program)

Includes:


process)

- Vision (Vision)





Includes: Commitment, coordination, the development of common visions and goals,

and a workshop.


description (Formulera och förankra

en projektbeskrivning)


commitment, communication/information,

organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and risk analysis.

Activity 2.3: Plan stakeholder and citizen

involvement

Checklist:

Planning of different involvement strategies finalised.

Communication plan elaborated and approved.


programmes


och program)

Includes:


process)

- Commitment (Förankring)

(which includes the development of a communication plan)



Establish commitment for vision,

targets and strategy (Förankra vision, mål och inriktning)

Includes: Consultations, workshops and

dialogue.

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SUMP Step 2. Define the development



Activity 2.4: Agree on work plan and management arrangements

Checklist:

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.




programmes


och program)

Includes:


process)






commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and

risk analysis.

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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

Checklist:

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.


programmes


- Goals (Mål)

- Current situation (Nulägesbeskrivning)

- Alternatives and analysis (Alternativ

och analys)

Includes: Scenarios



Analysis of current situation (Nulägesanalys)

Develop a vision, goals and

strategy (Ta fram vision, mål och

inriktning)

Activity 3.2.: Develop scenarios

Checklist:

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.


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program)

- Alternatives and analysis (Alternativ och analys)

Includes: Scenarios

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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

Checklist:

Vision board established.

First draft of vision developed.

Draft discussed with stakeholders.

Agreement on final draft of vision.

Vision outcomes published in attractive format.


programmes


- Vision (Vision)




Develop a vision, goals and strategy (Ta fram vision, mål och inriktning)


targets and strategy (Förankra vision,

mål och inriktning)


Activity 4.2: Actively inform the public

Checklist:

Notes from stakeholder meetings made public.

Attractive information material about vision building and its

outcomes elaborated and

disseminated.

Media involved.


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och program)

- Vision (Vision)


Includes: Communication plan, methods

for dissemination



Develop a vision, goals and strategy

(Ta fram vision, mål och inriktning)


targets and strategy (Förankra vision, mål och inriktning)


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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

Checklist:

Vision reviewed to guide the development of the objectives.

Draft objectives developed.

Draft discussed with key

stakeholders.

Final draft of the objectives formalised.


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- Vision (Vision)




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)


Activity 5.2: Develop SMART targets

Checklist:

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)


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och program)

- Targets (Mål)



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

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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

Checklist:

Framework of resources re-assessed.

Options of possible measures defined

and summarised.


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- Alternatives and analyses (Alternativ

och analys)

- Choice of alternatives (Val av

alternativ)

- Action planning (Åtgärdsplanering)

TRAST Background Handbook

(TRAST Handbok: Underlag)



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)

Activity 6.2: Learn from others’ experience

Checklist:

Identified interesting places that have

implemented a measure.

Exchange with implementers

established.

Key results summarised.










justera)

Activity 6.3: Consider best value for money

Checklist:

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.


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och program)






Develop an action plan (Ta fram

handlingsplan)




(Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera)

Activity 6.4: Use synergies and create

integrated packages of measures

Checklist:

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).


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justera)

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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

Checklist:

Final set of packages of measures proposed.

Responsibilities and possible funding sources identified.

Discussion with concerned

stakeholders concluded.


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process)



Action planning (Genomförandeplanering, påbörja

genomförandet)

Activity 7.2: Prepare an action and budget

plan

Checklist:

Action and budget plan drafted.

Formal agreement from decision

makers and key stakeholders.


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process)



Action planning (Genomförandeplanering, påbörja

genomförandet)

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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

Checklist:

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.


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Phase 3. Implementation and

management


Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten)

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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

Checklist:

Final draft of Sustainable Urban

Mobility Plan compiled.

Internal and stakeholder review

completed.

Final amendments completed.


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3.3 Develop wide support





justera)


management


Update steering documents (Uppdatera styrdokumenten, aktualitetsförklara)

Activity 9.2: Adopt the plan

Checklist:

Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan

adopted by elected representatives of pubic body/bodies responsible for

planning.


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Adopt the mobility plan (Antagande av Trafikstrategin)

Activity 9.3: Create ownership of the plan

Checklist:

Public relations and involvement activities planned and carried out.

Adoption of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan celebrated with

citizens and stakeholders.


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och program)






(Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera)

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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

Checklist:

Work plan on management procedures and actor responsibilities agreed on.

Risk contingency plan elaborated.

Reporting formats agreed on.



Action planning (Genomförandeplanering, påbörja genomförandet)

Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ

upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten)

Activity 10.2: Inform and engage citizens

Checklist:

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.



Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ

upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten)

Activity 10.3: Check progress towards

achieving the objectives

Checklist:

Implementation of measures

continually monitored.

Impacts evaluated at regular intervals.

Evaluation report prepared and published.



Action planning (Genomförandeplanering, påbörja genomförandet)


resultaten)


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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

Checklist:

Necessary amendments in implementation of measures

identified.

Amendments discussed with actors

concerned.

Plan update concluded.


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och program)



management



resultaten)


Activity 11.2: Review achievements –

understand success and failure

Checklist:

Ex-post evaluation of planning process and measure implementation

concluded.

Lessons learnt documented.


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management


Targets and metrics (Mål och mått)

Includes: Evaluation

Activity 11.3: Identify new challenges for

next SUMP generation

Checklist:

New challenges ahead for urban transport and mobility identified.

Lessons learnt from current planning cycle used for development of next

Sustainable

Urban Mobility Plan.


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management


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.

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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.


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

Guidelines TRAST Handbook: Planning process

TRAST Guide

Design and development of an integrated

planning process

TRAST Handbook: Planning process

TRAST Guide

Development and content of a sustainable

mobility plan

TRAST Handbook: Planning process

TRAST Background Handbook - Facts and

information

TRAST Guide

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Literature

SUMP Guidelines – Developing and implementing a sustainable urban mobility plan. Available at

www.mobilityplans.eu.

Transport for an attractive city - an introduction to TRAST, 2014, available at

http://webbutik.skl.se/sv/artiklar/samhallsbyggnad/transport-for-an-attractive-city-an-introduction-to-

trast.html#sthash.uBXHWYfJ.dpuf.

TRAST, 2007, second edition, Trafik för en attraktiv stad (Transport for an attractive city). Handbooks

available at www.trafikverket.se/Foretag/Planera-och-utreda/Samhallsplanering/Tatort/Trafik-for-en-

attraktiv-stad/Rapporter-om-TRAST/. In Swedish.

TRAST-guiden, 2011. Guide available at www.trafikverket.se/Foretag/Planera-och-

utreda/Samhallsplanering/Tatort/Trafik-for-en-attraktiv-stad/Rapporter-om-TRAST/. Also a checklist

is available. In Swedish.

http://www.mobilityplans.eu/

http://www.trafikverket.se/Foretag/Planera-och-utreda/Samhallsplanering/Tatort/Trafik-for-en-attraktiv-stad/Rapporter-om-TRAST/




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