During this first reporting period, the SUM Consortium has submitted 10 deliverables (out of 30) and achieved 3 milestones (out of 14). All deliverables due by month 18 were submitted, with only minor justified delays and exceptions. The project team has responded promptly to both anticipated and unforeseen risks (to ensure steady work progress and maintain effective cooperation among partners.
In the first half of the project (covered in this report, from the SUM kick-off meeting to month 18), SUM partners have been implementing a range of integrated solutions based on five key pillars . These technological, co-creation, and policy tools are designed to address barriers to NSM adoption for car-dependent individuals and families. The focus is on optimizing door-to-door travel times, bridging service gaps during peak times, and improving connectivity in remote and peri-urban areas.
These solutions are being tested across nine LLs, which offer a unique advantage by combining real-world data with community insights to assess both the practical and societal impacts of mobility measures. At the same time, the innovative tools developed by SUM allow cities to monitor progress, optimize systems, and make evidence-based decisions. By engaging urban and suburban residents, workers, families, and tourists, the project fosters inclusive mobility solutions, ensuring their financial viability. Partners also worked on developing guidelines and promoting harmonized policies among policymakers and urban planners.
Looking ahead, SUM’s Open Data Platform will provide cities with transparent access to essential insights and best practices, while integration into networks like CIVITAS are already driving further innovative, sustainable mobility solutions.
