Kerstin Robertson
Comparison of the EU’s
Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP)
and the Swedish planning support
Transport for an attractive city (TRAST)
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VTI rapport 844A
Comparison of the EU’s
Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP)
and the Swedish planning support
Transport for an attractive city (TRAST)
Kerstin Robertson
Diarienummer: 2012/0251-24
Omslagsbilder: Karin Andersson, VTI, Hejdlösa Bilder AB
Tryck: LiU-Tryck, Linköping 2015
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Abstract
The planning support developed in the EU’s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the
Swedish planning support system Transport for an attractive city (TRAST) aims at developing
sustainable transport in cities. Both systems include the formulation of one or more plans and support
for the planning process. This analysis and comparison of SUMP and TRAST is based on the SUMP
Guidelines, the two main TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide. The comparison is structured in
accordance with the SUMP Steps.
This comparison showed that identical or similar areas and requirements are addressed in SUMP and
TRAST regarding the planning process. Both SUMP and TRAST include instructions in the form of
guidelines that must be interpreted and translated into a plan, practical planning and actions by cities.
TRAST, however, also includes handbooks and guides with suggestions, discussions and examples of
measures, actions and policies. TRAST is furthermore developed for integrated implementation with
spatial planning. Implementation of both TRAST and SUMP is supported through projects and
networking, e.g. for facilitating exchange of experiences between cities.
Title:
Comparison of the EU’s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the
Swedish planning support Transport for an attractive city (TRAST)
Author:
Kerstin Robertson (VTI, www.orcid.org/0000-0003-1041-1981)
Publisher:
Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI)
www.vti.se
Publication No.:
VTI rapport 844A
Published:
2015
Reg. No., VTI:
2012/0251-24
ISSN:
0347-6030
Project:
Endurance
Commissioned by:
EU/IEE/Swedish Transport Administration
Keywords:
SUMP, TRAST, Sustainable urban mobility plan
Language:
English
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Referat
Det planeringsstöd som har tagits fram i EU, SUMP (”Sustainable urban mobility plan”), och det
svenska planeringsstödet TRAST (Trafik för attraktiv stad) syftar båda till att stödja utvecklingen av
hållbara transporter i städer. Båda systemen omfattar utveckling av en eller flera planer och
processtöd. Denna analys och jämförelse mellan SUMP och TRAST är baserad på ”SUMP
Guidelines”, de två TRAST-handböckerna och TRAST-guiden. Jämförelsen har strukturerats i
enlighet med de olika stegen i SUMP.
Jämförelsen visade att motsvarande områden och krav tas upp i SUMP och TRAST när det gäller
planeringsprocessen. Både SUMP och TRAST omfattar anvisningar som av städerna måste tolkas och
omsättas till en plan, till praktisk planering och till åtgärder. TRAST-handböckerna omfattar dock
även förslag, diskussion och exempel på åtgärder och policys och TRAST är vidare anpassat för
integrering med övrig stadsplanering. Implementering av både TRAST och SUMP stöds ofta genom
projekt och nätverkande, till exempel för att underlätta utbytet av erfarenheter mellan städer.
Titel:
Jämförelse mellan ”Sustainable urban mobility plan” (SUMP) och det
svenska planeringsstödet Trafik för attraktiv stad (TRAST)
Författare:
(Kerstin Robertson VTI, www.orcid.org/0000-0003-1041-1981))
Utgivare:
VTI, Statens väg och transportforskningsinstitut
www.vti.se
Serie och nr:
VTI rapport 844A
Utgivningsår:
2015
VTI:s diarienr:
2012/0251-24
ISSN:
0347-6030
Projektnamn:
Endurance
Uppdragsgivare:
EU/IEE/Trafikverket
Nyckelord:
SUMP, TRAST, Trafikstrategi
Språk:
Engelska
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Preface
This report is developed within the EU project EU-wide establishment of enduring national and
European support networks for sustainable urban mobility (ENDURANCE) which is coordinated by
EPOMM and co-funded by the Intelligent Energy Europe programme of the European Union. The
Swedish participation is also funded by the Swedish Transport Administration.
Linköping, June 2015
Kerstin Robertson
Research Director, Transport and Environment
Project leader
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Quality review
Internal peer review was performed on 15 June 2015 by Tomas Svensson. First author; Kerstin
Robertson has made alterations to the final manuscript of the report. The head of research department
Mattias Viklund examined and approved the report for publication on 24 August 2015. The
conclusions and recommendations expressed are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect VTI’s
opinion as an authority.
Kvalitetsgranskning
Intern peer review har genomförts 15 juni 2015 av Tomas Svensson. Förste författaren; Kerstin
Robertson har genomfört justeringar av slutligt rapportmanus. Avdelningschef Mattias Viklund har
därefter granskat och godkänt publikationen för publicering 24 augusti 2015. De slutsatser och
rekommendationer som uttrycks är författarens egna och speglar inte nödvändigtvis myndigheten
VTI:s uppfattning.
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Table of contents
Summary ...9
Sammanfattning ...11
1. Introduction ...13
1.1. SUMP ...13
1.2. TRAST ...14
2. Overview and comparison of SUMP and TRAST ...16
3. Comparison of SUMP activities with the TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide ...19
3.1. SUMP Step 1: Determine your potential for a successful SUMP ...19
3.2. SUMP Step 2: Define the development process and scope of plan ...21
3.3. SUMP Step 3: Analyse the mobility situation and develop scenarios ...23
3.4. SUMP Step 4: Develop a common vision ...24
3.5. SUMP Step 5: Set priorities and measurable targets...25
3.6. SUMP Step 6: Develop effective packages of measures ...26
3.7. SUMP Step 7: Agree on clear responsibilities and allocate funding ...27
3.8. SUMP Step 8: Build monitoring and assessment into the plan ...28
3.9. SUMP Step 9: Adopt Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan ...29
3.10. SUMP Step 10: Ensure proper management and communication (when implementing the
plan) ...30
3.11. SUMP Step 11: Learn the lessons ...31
4. Concluding analysis and comparison of SUMP and TRAST ...32
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Summary
Comparison of the EU’s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the Swedish planning
support Transport for an attractive city (TRAST)
by Kerstin Robertson (VTI)
The planning support developed in the EU’s Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) and the
Swedish planning support system Transport for an attractive city (TRAST) aims at developing
sustainable transport in cities. Both systems include the formulation of one or more plans and support
for the planning process. This analysis and comparison of SUMP and TRAST is based on the SUMP
Guidelines, the two main TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide. The comparison is structured in
accordance with the SUMP Steps.
This comparison showed that identical or similar areas and requirements are addressed in SUMP and
TRAST regarding the planning process. Both SUMP and TRAST include instructions in the form of
guidelines that must be interpreted and translated into a plan, practical planning and actions by cities.
TRAST, however, also includes handbooks and guides with suggestions, discussions and examples of
measures, actions and policies. TRAST is furthermore developed for integrated implementation with
spatial planning. Implementation of both TRAST and SUMP is supported through projects and
networking, e.g. for facilitating exchange of experiences between cities.
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Sammanfattning
Jämförelse mellan ”Sustainable urban mobility plan” (SUMP) och det svenska planeringsstödet
Trafik för attraktiv stad (TRAST)
av Kerstin Robertson (VTI)
Det planeringsstöd som har tagits fram i EU, SUMP (”Sustainable urban mobility plan”), och det
svenska planeringsstödet TRAST (Trafik för attraktiv stad) syftar båda till att stödja utvecklingen av
hållbara transporter i städer. Båda systemen omfattar utveckling av en eller flera planer och
processtöd. Denna analys och jämförelse mellan SUMP och TRAST är baserad på ”SUMP
Guidelines”, de två TRAST-handböckerna och TRAST-guiden. Jämförelsen har strukturerats i
enlighet med de olika stegen i SUMP.
Jämförelsen visade att motsvarande områden och krav tas upp i SUMP och TRAST när det gäller
planeringsprocessen. Både SUMP och TRAST omfattar anvisningar som av städerna måste tolkas och
omsättas till en plan, till praktisk planering och till åtgärder. TRAST-handböckerna omfattar dock
även förslag, diskussion och exempel på åtgärder och policys och TRAST är vidare anpassat för
integrering med övrig stadsplanering. Implementering av både TRAST och SUMP stöds ofta genom
projekt och nätverkande, till exempel för att underlätta utbytet av erfarenheter mellan städer.
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1.
Introduction
The planning support developed in EU, Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP), and the Swedish
planning support system Transport for an attractive city (TRAST) are aimed at developing
sustainable transport in cities. Both systems include the formulation of one or more plans and support
for the planning process. Many cities in Sweden have already developed or are developing mobility
plans (e.g. Traffic strategies) based on the TRAST guide. The aim of the present analysis was
therefore to identify similarities and differences between the TRAST and the SUMP guidelines, since
it is necessary to determine whether documents and processes developed according to one system are
applicable in the other.
The comparison of the guidelines were carried out by analysing the instructions in the SUMP
Guideline, the TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide.
1.1.
SUMP
The Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) was defined in EU Commission communication COM
(2009) 490 final, entitled “Action Plan on Urban Mobility”. The action plan proposes a programme of
actions to support sustainable urban mobility centred on six themes corresponding to the main
messages that emerged from the Green Paper consultation. Among these six themes, Theme 1
(Promoting integrated policies) includes a total of 13 actions, the first of which is accelerating the
take-up of SUMP:
Themes 1-6 and their component actions in the EU action plan on urban mobility (COM(2009) 490 final)
Theme 1 – Promoting integrated policies Action 1 — Accelerating the take-up of sustainable urban mobility plans Action 2 — Sustainable urban mobility and regional policy
Action 3 — Transport for healthy urban environments
Theme 2 – Focusing on citizens Action 4 — Platform on passenger rights in urban public transport Action 5 — Improving accessibility for persons with reduced mobility Action 6 — Improving travel information
Action 7 — Access to green zones
Action 8 — Campaigns on sustainable mobility behaviour Action 9 — Energy-efficient driving as part of driving education
Theme 3 – Greening urban transport Action 10 — Research and demonstration projects for lower and zero emission vehicles
Action 11 — Internet guide on clean and energy-efficient vehicles Action 12 — Study on urban aspects of the internalisation of external costs Action 13 — Information exchange on urban pricing schemes
Theme 4 – Strengthening funding Action 14 — Optimising existing funding sources Action 15 — Analysing the needs for future funding
Theme 5 – Sharing experience and knowledge
Action 16 — Upgrading data and statistics
Action 17 — Setting up an urban mobility observatory
Action 18 — Contributing to international dialogue and information exchange
Theme 6 – Optimising urban mobility Action 19 — Urban freight transport
Action 20 — Intelligent transport systems (ITS) for urban mobility
In the publication “Guidelines – Developing and implementing a sustainable urban mobility plan”
(www.mobilityplans.eu), SUMP is introduced as a “new planning concept and paradigm” and as a
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“strategic plan” that address transport-related challenges in urban areas in a more sustainable and
integrated way. It places particular emphasis on the involvement of citizens and stakeholders and the
coordination of policies between sectors. The overall aim is better quality of life. The guidelines are
intended for urban transport and mobility practitioners and other stakeholders involved in the
development of a sustainable urban mobility plan. Handbooks and tools in specific areas are
continually being developed.
The SUMP guidelines include 11 steps that are subdivided into a total of 32 activities. The guideline
activities has a clear focus on planning process guidelines and does not include guidelines regarding
the content of SUMP, except for the development of scenarios. Each activity is defined briefly (1-1.5
pages) in the guideline document including rationale, aims, tasks, activities, timing and coordination,
and a brief checklist (see SUMP Guidelines).
1.2.
TRAST
TRAST comprises a set of Swedish guidelines developed by the Swedish Association of Local
Authorities and Regions (SALAR), the Transport Agency and the Swedish National Board of
Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket), with the aim of supporting integrated planning and the
development of balanced and sustainable urban transport systems and attractive cities. The first edition
was published in 2004, the second edition in 2007 and a third update is under development. The
material includes two main handbooks, a guide and a number of additional background reports and
supporting handbooks that are available at:
www.trafikverket.se/Foretag/Planera-och-utreda/Samhallsplanering/Tatort/Trafik-for-en-attraktiv-stad. One of the handbooks includes
background (facts and information) about activities and measures for urban and transport system
development and the other handbook and the guide aim at supporting the planning process.
The TRAST planning process handbook includes three main sections:
“Attractive city” (Attraktiv stad), where qualities of an attractive city and planning strategies
are defined
“Local planning of travel and transport” (Kommunal planering för resor och transporter), in
which suggestions regarding structural support for local planning can be found
“Local strategies, plans and programmes” (Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program), where planning process support is presented.
The TRAST Guide provides support to municipalities of all sizes that are in the process of
developing a mobility plan. The guide is designed to help create a systematic and lucid working
process and is divided into three phases:
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment (Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag),
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan (Fas 2. Ta fram en trafikstrategi), and
Phase 3. Implementation and management (Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta).
The TRAST Background Handbook is a review that addresses activities and measures and includes
the following sections:
City qualities
Transport planning
Accessibility
Safety and security
Traffic safety
Traffic and environmental effects
Transport systems (including subsections on pedestrian, bicycle, moped, public, rail, car, goods
and emergency traffic).
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The planning process recommended in TRAST is structured in three planning stages, of which the
TRAST recommendations can be applied in the first two:
Strategic planning: including spatial planning and the development of one or several mobility
plans (e.g. a Traffic strategy)
Action planning: including for example transport plans and identification of measures
The third stage is Project planning.
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2.
Overview and comparison of SUMP and TRAST
This overview and comparison of SUMP and TRAST presented in this report is based on the SUMP
Guidelines, the two main TRAST Handbooks and the TRAST Guide. The overview is structured in
accordance with the 13 SUMP steps and corresponding sections in the TRAST Handbook and Guide
have been identified and are presented below. Headings and section subheadings in the TRAST
material are translated to English, and the corresponding Swedish terms and concepts are given in
brackets. A more detailed comparison is done in the next section.
SUMP Step TRAST Planning process handbook (section)
TRAST Guide (section)
Phase 1: Preparing well Step 1: Determine your potential
for a successful SUMP
Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad) Section: Local planning of travel and transport (Kommunal planering för resor och
transporter)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Acceptance within the municipality
(Avstämning inom kommunen)
Step 2: Define the development
process and scope of plan
Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes (Kommunens arbete med
strategi, planer och program)
- A defined process (En tydlig
process)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Develop an assignment, including schedule
and organisation (Ta fram ett
uppdragsförslag inklusive tidsplan och organisation)
Step 3: Analyse the mobility
situation and develop scenarios
Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes (Kommunens arbete med
strategi, planer och program)
- Current situation (Nulägesbeskrivning) - Alternatives and analysis
(Alternativ och analys)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Analyse current plans and programmes (Ta
fram tidigare planer/program/utredningar)
Compile basic data and initiate analysis of current situation (Ta fram enkla basdata
och påbörja en översiktlig nulägesanalys)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Analysis of current situation
(Nulägesanalys)
Develop a common vision, scenarios and measures (Arbeta fram en vision för
trafiken, skissera olika scenarier och tänkbara åtgärder)
Phase 2: Rational and transparent goal setting Step 4: Develop a common vision
and engage citizens
Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program)
- Vision (Vision) - Develop wide support
(Förankring)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Political agreement and decision
(Förankra och besluta (politiskt) om
uppdraget)
Develop a common vision, scenarios and measures (Arbeta fram en vision för
trafiken, skissera olika scenarier och tänkbara åtgärder)
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SUMP Step TRAST Planning process handbook(section)
TRAST Guide (section)
Step 5: Set priorities and
measurable targets
Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program)
- Targets (Mål)
- Evaluation (Uppföljning)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Set targets (Formulera mål och välj
inriktning)
Gain acceptance for targets (Förankra mål
och inriktning)
Develop an action plan (Förslag till
handlingsplan; Skissera genomförandet (tidsplan och budget)
Step 6: Develop effective packages
of measures
Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program)
- Choice of alternatives (Val av
alternativ)
- Action planning (Åtgärdsplanering)
TRAST Background Handbook (TRAST
Handbok: Underlag)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi)
Develop a draft mobility plan (Ta fram ett
förslag till trafikstrategi)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Develop packages of measures
(Genomförandeplanering, inkludera
åtgärder i verksamhetsplaneringen)
Phase 3: Elaborating the plan Step 7: Agree on clear
responsibilities and allocate funding
Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program)
- A defined process (En tydlig
process)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Define an assignment including schedule
and organisation (Ta fram ett
uppdragsförslag inklusive tidsplan och organisation)
Political agreement and decision (Förankra och besluta (politiskt) om
uppdraget; Kommunicera, remissbehandla, revidera)
Step 8: Build monitoring and
assessment into the plan
Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program)
- Evaluation (Uppföljning)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ
upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten)
Step 9: Adopt Sustainable Urban
Mobility Plan
Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program)
- Develop wide support (Förankring)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Political agreement and decision
(Förankra och besluta (politiskt) om
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SUMP Step TRAST Planning process handbook(section)
TRAST Guide (section)
Phase 4: Implementing the plan Step 10: Ensure proper
management and communication (when implementing the SUMP)
Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program)
- A defined process (En tydlig
process)
- Develop wide support (Förankring)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Communicate, consult and revise
(Kommunicera, remissbehandla, revidera)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ
upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten)
Update steering documents (Uppdatera
styrdokument (nuläge, mål, inriktning) och handlingsplan; Aktualitetsförklara)
Step 11: Learn the lessons Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program)
- Evaluation (Uppföljning)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ
upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten)
On a general level, identical or similar guidelines are included in both systems. However, the focus in
SUMP is on planning process guidelines, whereas TRAST also includes instructions and suggestions
regarding the development and content of a plan document. The SUMP Guidelines provide very
general support in the form of a checklist, while the more detailed interpretation and implementation
can be defined by the organisation applying the guidelines.
The TRAST material, on the other hand, takes the structure of a handbook, including the TRAST
Guide, with the focus on describing background information, experiences, discussion and suggestions
about how to develop the planning process and the plan, and how to identify measures that may
contribute to developing sustainable urban transport systems.
This difference may reflect the fact that the SUMP guidelines are very recent, whereas the
development of TRAST started over 10 years ago. A more detailed comparison of SUMP Steps 1-11
and the corresponding TRAST guidelines is presented in the next section.
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3.
Comparison of SUMP activities with the TRAST Handbooks and
the TRAST Guide
In this section a step by step comparison on activity level between SUMP and TRAST is presented.
3.1.
SUMP Step 1: Determine your potential for a successful SUMP
SUMP Step 1. Determine your potential for a successful SUMP
TRAST Handbooks TRAST Guide
Activity 1.1: Commit to overall sustainable mobility principles
Checklist:
Analysis on the extent to which sustainability principles guide current policies relevant to urban mobility completed.
Overall commitment to sustainability principles from key stakeholders achieved.
Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad) Includes:
- A description and a vision of the attractive city
- Motivation for the relevance of attaining a common vision and goals regarding the development of the city and the traffic system (Visioner och
målbild)
- Presentation and motivation for agreeing on sustainability principles in municipal planning (Hållbar
utveckling)
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Vision (Vision)
- Overall commitment
(Förankring)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Acceptance within the municipality
(Avstämning inom kommunen) Inventory of visions and goals
(Invertera visioner och mål)
Activity 1.2: Assess impact of regional/national framework
Checklist:
Relevant documents from national and regional level reviewed and results summarised.
Opportunities and potential problems that might result from regional and national framework conditions identified.
Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad) Includes:
- Both regional and national
perspectives are important – for
example coordination and cooperation between municipalities is required (Regionala samband) - Opportunities and problems (Att
planera för den attraktiva staden; Hinder på vägen)
Section: Local planning of travel and
transport (Kommunal planering för resor
och transporter)
- Relate to national and regional strategies, programmes and goals
(Statens intressen I den fysiska
planeringen)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Acceptance within the municipality
(Avstämning inom kommunen) Includes:
- Inventory of strategies, plans and programmes
- Development of regional and national cooperation
Activity 1.3: Conduct self-assessment
Checklist:
Appropriate self-assessment carried out.
Strengths and weaknesses with regard to developing a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan identified. Results summarised as starting
point to optimise local planning processes.
Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad) Includes:
- Opportunities and problems (Att
planera för den attraktiva staden; Hinder på vägen)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Acceptance within the municipality
(Avstämning inom kommunen)
Activity 1.4: Review availability of resources
Section: Local planning of travel and
transport (Kommunal planering för resor
och transporter)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
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SUMP Step 1. Determine your potentialfor a successful SUMP
TRAST Handbooks TRAST Guide
Checklist:
Required skills and financial resources for planning process analysed.
Skills management plan compiled. Budget for running sustainable
urban mobility planning process politically approved.
Likely budgetary framework for measure implementation assessed.
Includes:
- Municipal goals and budget
(Kommunens mål och budget)
Formulate and agree on a project
description (Formulera och förankra en
projektbeskrivning)
Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources and risk analysis.
Activity 1.5: Define basic timeline
Checklist:
Realistic basic timeline for sustainable urban mobility planning process and measure implementation prepared. Timeline approved by decision
makers.
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Formulate and agree on a project
description (Formulera och förankra en
projektbeskrivning)
Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, risk analysis
Activity 1.6: Identify key actors and stakeholders
Checklist:
Stakeholder groups identified: Primary stakeholders, key actors, intermediaries.
Analysis of actor constellations carried out.
Basic stakeholder coordination strategy developed.
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Formulate and agree on a project
description (Formulera och förankra en
projektbeskrivning)
Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and risk analysis.
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3.2.
SUMP Step 2: Define the development process and scope of plan
SUMP Step 2. Define the development process and scope of plan
TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide
Activity 2.1: Look beyond your own boundaries and responsibilities
Checklist:
Most appropriate Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan area identified.
Agreement achieved on geographical coverage. Agreement achieved on the basic
roles and responsibilities of authorities and politicians. Planning team created. Political agreement signed and
adopted by all municipal council
Section: Attractive city (Attraktiv stad) Includes:
- Planning for the attractive city (Att
planera för den attraktiva staden; Hinder på vägen; Hållbar utveckling)
Section: Local strategies, plans and programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
Includes:
- A defined process (En tydlig
process)
- Vision (Vision)
- Overall commitment (Förankring) - Goals (Mål)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Formulate and agree on a project
description (Formulera och förankra
en projektbeskrivning)
Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and risk analysis.
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Analysis of current situation
(Nulägesanalys)
Develop a common vision, scenarios
and strategy (Ta fram vision, mål och
inriktning)
Activity 2.2: Strive for policy
coordination and an integrated planning approach
Checklist:
Relevant policy linkages identified (synergies and conflicts).
Initial options for policy integration assessed.
Dialogue established with all concerned actors about integration possibilities.
Initial prioritisation of integration options decided.
Assessment and prioritisation specified according to advanced scenario building results (> Activity 3.2).
Section: Local planning of travel and
transport (Kommunal planering för resor
och transporter)
Includes:
- Strategic planning (Inriktningsplanering) (which includes the use of scenarios) Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
Includes:
- A defined process (En tydlig
process)
- Vision (Vision)
- Overall commitment (Förankring)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Acceptance within the municipality
(Avstämning inom kommunen) Includes: Commitment, coordination, the development of common visions and goals, and a workshop.
Formulate and agree on a project
description (Formulera och förankra
en projektbeskrivning)
Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and risk analysis.
Activity 2.3: Plan stakeholder and citizen involvement
Checklist:
Planning of different involvement strategies finalised.
Communication plan elaborated and approved.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
Includes:
- A defined process (En tydlig
process)
- Commitment (Förankring) (which includes the development of a communication plan)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Establish commitment for vision,
targets and strategy (Förankra vision,
mål och inriktning)
Includes: Consultations, workshops and dialogue.
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SUMP Step 2. Define the developmentprocess and scope of plan
TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide
Activity 2.4: Agree on work plan and
management arrangements
Checklist:
Political mandate and support for your plan concluded.
Coordinator of the planning process determined.
Strategy for risk management and quality management devised. Work plan for your planning
process developed and politically approved.
Section: Local planning of travel and
transport (Kommunal planering för resor
och transporter)
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
Includes:
- A defined process (En tydlig
process)
Phase 1. Initiate and get an assignment
(Fas 1. Starta arbetet och få ett uppdrag) Formulate and agree on a project
description (Formulera och förankra
en projektbeskrivning)
Includes: Goals, description, political commitment, communication/information, organisation, schedule, budget/resources, and risk analysis.
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3.3.
SUMP Step 3: Analyse the mobility situation and develop
scenarios
SUMP Step 3. Analyse the mobility situation and develop scenarios
TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide
Activity 3.1: Prepare an analysis of problems and opportunities
Checklist:
Suitable indicators selected to describe the status.
All necessary data made available by the actors concerned. (If sufficient data is not available, start with what you have, but draft a plan on how to close the data gaps.) Review and analysis concluded.
Baseline scenario developed against which progress can be measured. Key problems to be addressed by
the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan prioritised.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program)
- Goals (Mål) - Current situation
(Nulägesbeskrivning)
- Alternatives and analysis (Alternativ
och analys)
Includes: Scenarios
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Analysis of current situation
(Nulägesanalys)
Develop a vision, goals and
strategy (Ta fram vision, mål och
inriktning)
Activity 3.2.: Develop scenarios
Checklist:
Do-nothing scenario elaborated (qualitatively and quantitatively). Business-as-usual scenario
elaborated (qualitatively and quantitatively).
Different alternative policy scenarios described (qualitatively and quantitatively). Choose which scenario serves the vision in the most efficient and effective way. Appropriate techniques applied to
support the scenario development and appraisal.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer och
program)
- Alternatives and analysis (Alternativ
och analys)
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3.4.
SUMP Step 4: Develop a common vision
SUMP Step 4. Develop a common vision and engage citizens
TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide
Activity 4.1: Develop a common vision of mobility and beyond
Checklist:
Vision board established. First draft of vision developed. Draft discussed with stakeholders. Agreement on final draft of vision. Vision outcomes published in
attractive format.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Vision (Vision)
- Overall commitment (Förankring)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Develop a vision, goals and strategy
(Ta fram vision, mål och inriktning) Establish commitment for vision,
targets and strategy (Förankra vision,
mål och inriktning)
Workshop (Trafikdag/workshop)
Activity 4.2: Actively inform the public
Checklist:
Notes from stakeholder meetings made public.
Attractive information material about vision building and its outcomes elaborated and disseminated.
Media involved.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Vision (Vision)
- Overall commitment (Förankring) Includes: Communication plan, methods for dissemination
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Develop a vision, goals and strategy
(Ta fram vision, mål och inriktning) Establish commitment for vision,
targets and strategy (Förankra vision,
mål och inriktning)
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3.5.
SUMP Step 5: Set priorities and measurable targets
SUMP Step 5. Set priorities and measurable targets
TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide
Activity 5.1: Identify the priorities for mobility
Checklist:
Vision reviewed to guide the development of the objectives. Draft objectives developed. Draft discussed with key
stakeholders.
Final draft of the objectives formalised.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Vision (Vision)
- Overall commitment (Förankring)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Political agreement and decision
(Förankra och besluta (politiskt) om
uppdraget)
Develop a common vision, scenarios,
and measures (Arbeta fram en vision för
trafiken, skissera olika scenarier och tänkbara åtgärder)
Workshop (Trafikdag/workshop)
Activity 5.2: Develop SMART targets
Checklist:
Develop a suitable set of locally relevant targets.
Reality check of objectives (> see Activity 5.1) completed. Formal adoption of targets and
trajectories by all stakeholders as part of the action and budget plan (> Activity 7.2)
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Targets (Mål)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Set targets (Formulera mål och välj
inriktning)
Gain acceptance for targets (Förankra
mål och inriktning)
Develop an action plan (Förslag till
handlingsplan; Skissera genomförandet (tidsplan och budget)
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3.6.
SUMP Step 6: Develop effective packages of measures
SUMP Step 6. Develop effective packages of measures
TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide
Activity 6.1: Identify the most effective measures
Checklist:
Framework of resources re-assessed. Options of possible measures defined
and summarised.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Alternatives and analyses (Alternativ
och analys)
- Choice of alternatives (Val av
alternativ)
- Action planning (Åtgärdsplanering)
TRAST Background Handbook
(TRAST Handbok: Underlag)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Develop an action plan (Ta fram
handlingsplan)
Compile the mobility plan
(Sammanställ Trafikstrategin)
Communicate, consult and review
(Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera)
Adopt the mobility plan (Anta
Trafikstrategin)
Activity 6.2: Learn from others’ experience
Checklist:
Identified interesting places that have implemented a measure.
Exchange with implementers established.
Key results summarised.
TRAST Background Handbook
(TRAST Handbok: Underlag)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Develop an action plan (Ta fram
handlingsplan)
Compile the mobility plan
(Sammanställ Trafikstrategin)
Communicate, consult and review
(Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera)
Activity 6.3: Consider best value for money
Checklist:
Suitable measures (and packages of measures) assessed with an eye to costs and benefits, as well as value for money.
Results summarised for discussion on final measure selection.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Action planning (Åtgärdsplanering)
TRAST Background Handbook
(TRAST Handbok: Underlag)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Develop an action plan (Ta fram
handlingsplan)
Compile the mobility plan
(Sammanställ Trafikstrategin)
Communicate, consult and review
(Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera)
Activity 6.4: Use synergies and create integrated packages of measures
Checklist:
Effective packages of measures and possible synergies identified. Packages of measures checked with an
eye to integration with land use planning and other sectoral planning activities.
Set of packages of measures selected as input for discussion on final selection and action and budget plan (> Activity 7.2).
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Action planning (Åtgärdsplanering)
TRAST Background Handbook
(TRAST Handbok: Underlag)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Develop an action plan (Ta fram
handlingsplan)
Compile the mobility plan
(Sammanställ Trafikstrategin)
Communicate, consult and review
(Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera)
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3.7.
SUMP Step 7: Agree on clear responsibilities and allocate funding
SUMP Step 7. Agree on clear responsibilities and allocate funding
TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide
Activity 7.1: Assign responsibilities and resources
Checklist:
Final set of packages of measures proposed.
Responsibilities and possible funding sources identified.
Discussion with concerned stakeholders concluded.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi,
planer och program)
- A defined process (En tydlig
process)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Action planning
(Genomförandeplanering, påbörja
genomförandet)
Activity 7.2: Prepare an action and budget plan
Checklist:
Action and budget plan drafted. Formal agreement from decision
makers and key stakeholders.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi,
planer och program)
- A defined process (En tydlig
process)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Action planning
(Genomförandeplanering, påbörja
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3.8.
SUMP Step 8: Build monitoring and assessment into the plan
SUMP Step 8. Build monitoring and assessment into the plan
TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide
Activity 8.1: Arrange for monitoring and evaluation
Checklist:
Suitable indicators (based on indicators selected in Activity 5.2 Develop SMART targets) selected. Suitable monitoring and evaluation
tools agreed on.
Work plan and responsibilities for data collection and management agreed.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Evaluation (Uppföljning)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate
(Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera
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3.9.
SUMP Step 9: Adopt Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan
SUMP Step 9. Adopt Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan
TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide
Activity 9.1: Check the quality of the plan
Checklist:
Final draft of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan compiled. Internal and stakeholder review
completed.
Final amendments completed.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- A defined process (En tydlig process) 3.3 Develop wide support
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Communicate, consult and review
(Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Update steering documents
(Uppdatera styrdokumenten,
aktualitetsförklara)
Activity 9.2: Adopt the plan
Checklist:
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan adopted by elected representatives of pubic body/bodies responsible for planning.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- A defined process (En tydlig process) - Commitment (Förankring)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Adopt the mobility plan (Antagande
av Trafikstrategin)
Activity 9.3: Create ownership of the plan
Checklist:
Public relations and involvement activities planned and carried out. Adoption of Sustainable Urban
Mobility Plan celebrated with citizens and stakeholders.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- A defined process (En tydlig process) - Commitment (Förankring)
Phase 2. Develop a mobility plan
(Fas 2. Ta fram en Trafikstrategi) Communicate, consult and review
(Kommunicera, remissbehandla och justera)
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3.10. SUMP Step 10: Ensure proper management and communication
(when implementing the plan)
SUMP Step 10. Ensure proper management and communication (when implementing the plan)
TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide
Activity 10.1: Manage plan implementation
Checklist:
Work plan on management procedures and actor responsibilities agreed on. Risk contingency plan elaborated. Reporting formats agreed on.
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Action planning
(Genomförandeplanering, påbörja
genomförandet)
Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ
upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten)
Activity 10.2: Inform and engage citizens
Checklist:
Citizens and stakeholders who are directly affected by measure implementation involved. Solutions for mitigation of negative
effects during implementation elaborated.
General public informed about progress of measure implementation.
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta)
Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ
upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten)
Activity 10.3: Check progress towards achieving the objectives
Checklist:
Implementation of measures continually monitored.
Impacts evaluated at regular intervals. Evaluation report prepared and
published.
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Action planning
(Genomförandeplanering, påbörja
genomförandet)
Monitor, assess and communicate (Följ
upp och utvärdera, kommunicera resultaten)
Update steering documents (Uppdatera
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3.11. SUMP Step 11: Learn the lessons
SUMP Step 11. Learn the lessons TRAST Handbook TRAST Guide Activity 11.1: Update current plan regularly
Checklist:
Necessary amendments in implementation of measures identified.
Amendments discussed with actors concerned.
Plan update concluded.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Evaluation (Uppföljning)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate
(Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera
resultaten)
Update steering documents (Uppdatera styrdokumenten,
aktualitetsförklara)
Activity 11.2: Review achievements – understand success and failure
Checklist:
Ex-post evaluation of planning process and measure implementation concluded.
Lessons learnt documented.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Evaluation (Uppföljning)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Targets and metrics (Mål och mått) Includes: Evaluation
Activity 11.3: Identify new challenges for next SUMP generation
Checklist:
New challenges ahead for urban transport and mobility identified. Lessons learnt from current planning
cycle used for development of next Sustainable
Urban Mobility Plan.
Section: Local strategies, plans and
programmes
(Kommunens arbete med strategi, planer
och program)
- Evaluation (Uppföljning)
Phase 3. Implementation and management
(Fas 3. Att genomföra och förvalta) Monitor, assess and communicate
(Följ upp och utvärdera, kommunicera
resultaten)
Update steering documents (Uppdatera styrdokumenten,
aktualitetsförklara)
This detailed analysis and comparison based on SUMP activity levels revealed that identical or similar
guidelines are included in both systems. SUMP still focuses on planning process guidelines, whereas
TRAST includes instructions and suggestions regarding the development and content of plan documents
even on this more detailed level. The TRAST Background Handbook has no counterpart in SUMP, but
additional support is under development, for example city networks, benchmarking activities and
additional supporting tools.
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4.
Concluding analysis and comparison of SUMP and TRAST
Both SUMP and TRAST include instructions in the form of guidelines that must be interpreted and
translated into a plan, practical planning and actions by cities. In addition, the TRAST support
includes handbooks and guides with suggestions, discussion and examples of measures, actions and
policies. In both TRAST and SUMP, implementation is supported through projects, for example
facilitating the exchange of experiences between cities.
This comparison showed that identical or similar areas and requirements are addressed in SUMP and
TRAST regarding the planning process. However, the TRAST material also includes a comprehensive
handbook addressing the development of traffic strategies, traffic plans and actions (Table 1). In
conclusion, the TRAST planning support includes all areas included in SUMP.
Table 1. Summary of comparison of SUMP and TRAST.
Type of support SUMP TRAST
Instruction (checklist) for integrated planning
Guidelines TRAST Handbook: Planning process
TRAST Guide Design and development of an integrated
planning process
TRAST Handbook: Planning process TRAST Guide
Development and content of a sustainable mobility plan
TRAST Handbook: Planning process TRAST Background Handbook - Facts and information
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Literature
SUMP Guidelines – Developing and implementing a sustainable urban mobility plan. Available at
www.mobilityplans.eu.
Transport for an attractive city - an introduction to TRAST, 2014, available at
http://webbutik.skl.se/sv/artiklar/samhallsbyggnad/transport-for-an-attractive-city-an-introduction-to-trast.html#sthash.uBXHWYfJ.dpuf.
TRAST, 2007, second edition, Trafik för en attraktiv stad (Transport for an attractive city). Handbooks
available at
www.trafikverket.se/Foretag/Planera-och-utreda/Samhallsplanering/Tatort/Trafik-for-en-attraktiv-stad/Rapporter-om-TRAST/. In Swedish.
TRAST-guiden, 2011. Guide available at
www.trafikverket.se/Foretag/Planera-och-utreda/Samhallsplanering/Tatort/Trafik-for-en-attraktiv-stad/Rapporter-om-TRAST/. Also a checklist
is available. In Swedish.
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