WP1 conducted a needs assessment, which included interviews with LAs as well as a survey. The findings were summarised in 24 site-specific studies and one overarching report, as well as "Innovation Profiles," diagrams used to build the 4 Topic-Based Clusters. These activities ensured that FastTrack support was tailored to the LAs' needs and that partners and LAs had a say in the work schedule, including the content and structure of the clusters. WP1 outcomes were critical to the project since they set the framework for later activities.
The successful completion of the WP2 learning programme allowed all cities to benefit from customised learning activities and information. The implementation approach has been centred on responding to the needs indicated and creating an agile way to respond to them. Allowing cities to get the most benefits from the activities has motivated the whole consortium to plan and carry out WP2-related activities.
FastTrack joined forces with seven Horizon 2020 projects in December 2021 to form the Task Force on "Accelerating Innovation Uptake for Sustainable Transport." FastTrack will lead the cooperation on Work Stream 4, "Capacity building and guideline development," enabling for the alignment of activities and the discovery of synergies to spark learning exchanges using the information and experience developed in those projects.
WP3 was responsible for the Meet the FastTracker events, populating the Exchange Hub, establishing the FastTrack Helpdesk, establishing the Supplier Register, and managing the FastTrack Fund. In general, the Meet the FastTracker Events allowed for serious debate and interaction in order to meet the needs and requirements of the FastTrack Community and to bring together the many stakeholders and actors. The Supplier Register assisted Local Affiliates in finding the expertise they needed to carry out their deployment plans and apply for the FastTrack Fund. By use the Fund to hire external experts to fill any gaps in the production of Deployment Plans, Local Affiliates found bite-sized nuggets of expertise based on local needs and requirements.
WP4 provided to a greater understanding of how the capacity building programme may be adjusted to meet the needs of cities. The assessment frameworks developed aided in the understanding of the cities' profiles, whereas the Innovation Diaries assisted LAs in identifying aspects (e.g. data needs) in light of the desired mobility solution(s) and assisted in their preparation for the Deployment Plan, which the Innovation Diaries will directly feed into.
WP5 was responsible for developing FastTrack's communications and dissemination products, as well as establishing its communication channels. This included developing its visual identity as well as producing print and digital communications items. FastTrack was consistently identifiable by a huge audience because to its distinct, legible, and engaging visual identity, which directly fed into and benefited its ultimate goal of accelerating the adoption of sustainable mobility and transportation innovation. Furthermore, the FastTrack project brochure, infographic, website, and social media platforms continue to equip Local Affiliates with the knowledge they need to guide and support their work. Platforms have been chosen to provide access to crucial content both now and in the future. The project's website, a Moodle e-learning platform - CityConsult Agency, the CIVITAS Resources Hub, as well as BABLE and Eltis, are among them. Strategies for promoting exploitation have also been identified, including informing policy, transferring knowledge through partner channels, and applying FastTrack knowledge in future initiatives. Finally, an exploitation activities calendar has been produced in order to effectively plan for exploitation opportunities.
