As a general view of the work progress during this period, all the WP are ongoing, and the status of each WP is as follows:
• WP1: Initial versions of frameworks for the development and implementation of strategies for vertical and horizontal upscaling were delivered and validated (knowledge webinar and interviews with fellow cities and experts) as well as the first version of guidelines and recommendations was worked on. Currently, these initial versions are being updated and inputs for the final versions are collected (80% progress).
• WP2: the 3 urban nodes (Antwerp, Madrid, and Turku) are working on the innovative governance models with the cooperation of different stakeholders. Most of the measures are in the validation phase (80% progress).
• WP3: Antwerp, Marid, and Turku are planning, implementing and starting in monitoring the measures linked with the multimodal transport systems. Most of the measures are in the validation phase (80% progress).
• WP4: the 3 urban nodes are working on the measures linked with tools and digitalization for their transport system. Most of the measures are in the validation phase and some even finished already (80% progress).
• WP5: clean, safe, and inclusive mobility measures are under development in Antwerp, Madrid and Turku. Most of the measures are in the validation phase and some even finished already (40% progress).
• WP6: the measures focused on achieving a change of behaviour among the citizens are being planned and implemented. Most of the measures are in the validation phase (80% progress).
• WP7: the impact evaluation methodology of the measures were reviewed and the strategies to evaluate the horizontal and vertical integration defined (75% progress).
• WP8: activities in the Community of Practice continued according to the structured programme for knowledge exchange and capacity building put forward initial stage of the project; seven Fellow Cities were selected following an open call, to support transferability and replication (66% progress).
• WP9: several communication and dissemination activities were done, 3 merchandising products were produced. In addition, activities linked to the Urban Node Platform and the Annual events jointly with the General Assemblies were carried out (75% progress).
• WP10: the project is being continuously managed by the responsible partners and the framework for the Ethics and Data Management requirements ensured (75% progress).
