The EU’s CH4LLENGE mobility project is rolling out a series of moderated online courses that helps cities develop and implement Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs).

The first course – Participation in Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning – How to successfully engage citizens and stakeholders in SUMP development – has just been launched and will run for four weeks.

he online course gives an overview of involving citizens and stakeholders when preparing a SUMP and provides insights into managing participatory transport planning, identifying stakeholders and working with interested parties, the public and the media.

It explores how to select appropriate methods of involvement and looks at the practical work of conducting a participation process. By the end of this course, participants will have gained comprehensive knowledge on how to successfully engage citizens and stakeholders in SUMP development.

CH4LLENGE also offers a SUMP Basics course that gives an overview of the SUMP concept and its benefits, describes the ever-growing importance of SUMPs in Europe and has a closer look at the SUMP development process as well as the challenges cities often face when developing and implementing a SUMP.

 
Original author: Miriam Lindenau