The Green LaMiS project is pioneering sustainable mobility solutions specifically designed to support social services, with a focus on maintaining service continuity and quality even during the summer months when social service availability usually declines.
This period often sees a reduction in personnel due to vacations and operational challenges, which can affect vulnerable groups relying on home care and social support.
Sustainable mobility solutions aim to optimize transportation for social and healthcare workers, making their routes more efficient and environmentally friendly. By improving the logistics of “last mile” home service delivery, these solutions help overcome summer-specific challenges such as reduced workforce and increased demand, ensuring that essential services continue without interruption.
Promoting sustainable mobility in summer is particularly important for several reasons. First, summer generally experiences higher temperatures and increased use of private vehicles, contributing to greater air pollution and carbon emissions. Vulnerable populations, such as elderly or disabled individuals, are especially at risk from these environmental factors, which can exacerbate health issues. Therefore, facilitating greener transport options for social service workers helps mitigate environmental impact and protects the well-being of those dependent on these services.
Moreover, efficient sustainable transport can reduce traffic congestion and improve the punctuality and reliability of care delivery when resources are stretched thin.
This aspect is critical in maintaining the quality of social services despite seasonal workforce fluctuations.
In summary, the Green LaMiS project’s focus on sustainable mobility during the summer addresses both environmental and social challenges.
It ensures social services remain continuous and high-quality, while also promoting a healthier, greener environment for communities across partner regions such as Italy, Hungary, and Croatia.
This integrated approach underlines how sustainability and social care quality can go hand in hand, especially during the months when social and healthcare systems face particular pressures.