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SUSTANCE

Project overview

Sustainable public transport solutions and innovative governance schemes for improving connectivity in Central Europe

Leaving the car at home remains challenging for people in sparsely populated areas close to borders. Too often, there are simply no satisfying public transport offers available. The SUSTANCE project involves a wide range of transport stakeholders to co-design innovative mobility services and governance schemes that will help public authorities to change this. In this process, the partners deploy amongst others customised intervention action plans in pilot regions.

2,01m €

Project Budget

80%

of the Budget is funded by ERDF

Layer 1

4

Countries

7

Regions

8

Partners

6

Pilots

Duration

Start date

End date

Project progress

16%

About the project

What is the challenge SUSTANCE project is tackling? Citizens living in rural or peripheral areas of Central Europe are facing inadequate connectivity. They face fragmented transportation networks and lack of sustainable public transport solutions, particularly at the cross-border level. In the same time European policies look toward a greener and smarter future, by supporting, among others, actions aimed at promoting the development of sustainable public transport solutions. It is to provide all citizens with equal public transportation services and access opportunities. What will SUSTANCE project do about it? In close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, test innovative pilot actions in cross-border regions of Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovenia. (1) We will set basis for introducing a new cross-border train service between Croatia (Pula-Buzet) and Slovenia (Divača). (2) We will introduce a new cross-border train service connecting Italy (Trieste, Villa Opicina), via Slovenia (Divača, Pivka), with Croatia (Rijeka). (3) We will extend until Sopron the cross-border train service linking Austria (Neusiedl am See) with Hungary (Fertőszentmiklós). (4) We will develop demand responsive transport application in Italy (Romagna Region), including ICT application for planning, booking and e-ticketing. (5) We will develop interactive ICT app for Istria Region (Croatia), that will display all private and public transport services in one place. (6) We will invest in a web portal and mobile app to promote and increase the use of railway services and bicycles in Croatia, Italy and Slovenia. (7) We will invest in shared mobility solutions by installing bike/scooter sharing points in Istria region (Croatia). All of these actions will pave the way to the adoption of long-term action plans and solutions.

Project partnership

Project partners

Italia (IT)

Lead partner

Central European Initiative - Executive Secretariat

Project Management Office
Address
Via Genova, 9
34121 Trieste
Country
Italy (IT)
Web
www.cei.int

Project partner

Institute for Regional Development
Address
Viale Druso 1
39100 Bolzano
Country
Italy (IT)
Web
https://www.eurac.edu/en
Total partner budget
230,700 €
Address
Mátyás király u. 19
9400 Sopron
Country
Hungary (HU)
Web
www.gysev.hu
Total partner budget
266,657 €
Address
Strojarska Cesta 11
10000 Zagreb
Country
Croatia (HR)
Web
www.hzpp.hr
Total partner budget
252,792 €
Address
Mletačka 12/4
52100 Pula
Country
Croatia (HR)
Web
www.ida.hr
Total partner budget
194,600 €
Address
Viale Aldo Moro 38
40127 Bologna
Country
Italy (IT)
Web
www.fondazioneitl.org
Total partner budget
266,100 €
Address
Kolodvorska 11
1000 Ljubljana
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
https://prometni-institut.si/
Total partner budget
254,780 €
Address
Kolodvorska street 11
1000 Ljubljana
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
www.slo-zeleznice.si
Total partner budget
233,500 €

Roadmap

News

In Trieste we start working on public transport improvements

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NEWS

26.09.2023

In Trieste we start working on public transport improvements

Partnership aiming to improve public transport in rural, peripheral and cross-border areas of Central Europe kick-starts in Trieste. The support is given by Mr. Roberto Antonione, Secretary General of the Central European Initiative - Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES).

Rehabilitation of passenger train services on Trieste – Rijeka line

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26.09.2023

Rehabilitation of passenger train services on Trieste – Rijeka line

Analysing the potential transport demand for planning a direct train service linking Trieste Centrale (IT) to Rijeka (HR) was the focus of the gathering held at the CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) premises on 26 June 2023, gathering transport researchers, planners and operators.

Foreign Ministers meeting features SUSTANCE topic

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26.09.2023

Foreign Ministers meeting features SUSTANCE topic

On 10 July 2023, in Ancona (IT), a Trilateral Meeting on Cooperation in the Northern Adriatic took place, with the participation of Foreign Ministers of Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia. The meeting resulted with the signature of Joint Declaration where SUSTANCE is mentioned.

Potential transport demand estimation for Trieste-Rijeka direct passenger train

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26.09.2023

Potential transport demand estimation for Trieste-Rijeka direct passenger train

Ca' Foscari University, Department of Management, conducted a study focusing on the potential transport demand for a direct passenger train service between the Italian city of Trieste and the Croatian city of Rijeka. It resulted with some interesting numbers regarding the number of passengers and possible profit.

SUSTANCE becomes Danube Strategy Flagship project

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NEWS

26.09.2023

SUSTANCE becomes Danube Strategy Flagship project

SUSTANCE was recognized as a quality project, contributing to the implementation of the Danube Strategy. It is considered to have a strong impact in improving transport in the Region and a macro-regional dimension, thus it was awarded a Certificate of Danube Strategy Flagship.

Developing pilot plans in Zagreb

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NEWS

26.09.2023

Developing pilot plans in Zagreb

Passenger railway services, new ones and improved ones, go cross-border. Applications aim to facilitate public transport usage. Shared mobility systems are incorporated into public transport network. Green transport solutions are promoted. Joint cooperation takes these services and solutions across borders.

Events

Transnational online conference about public transport

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EVENT

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Online

29.09.2023

Transnational online conference about public transport

Conference “Challenges and opportunities for public transport stakeholders” will take place on 29 September 2023 at 9:30 CET on Zoom and it will concentrate on rural, peripheral and cross-border areas, having connectivity issues. A high level guest will address the audience, as well as policy makers from four countries.

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Project Contacts

Project Manager

Paolo Dileno
Phone: +39 040 7786769

Finance Manager

Ana Aligrudic
Phone: +39 (0)40 7786 773

Communication Manager

Zrinka Marchioli
Phone: +385 99 7021 598