CIVITAS Deep Dive on Exploring SUMPs
Workshop
The CIVITAS Deep Dive offers participants an in-depth exploration of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs), guiding them through the process of developing and implementing such plans in their own cities. The programme begins with an introduction to SUMPs, covering the fundamentals and key challenges involved. Participants then dive into specific topics such as logistics, tourism, and urban nodes, and learn how to integrate these elements into a SUMP.
Participants also explore how to measure the success of their plans through urban mobility indicators, learning how to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs). By using data, they can monitor the progress of their measures, evaluate their effectiveness, and make data-driven adjustments to their plans.
Participants assess their own SUMP, determining whether it still aligns with current policy goals and making any necessary adjustments. Throughout the programme, they work on an action plan, developing concrete steps to improve and implement their SUMP. They present their action plans to peers and experts, receiving valuable feedback to help refine their strategies. Between sessions, participants complete assignments and reflect on the progress of their plans.
Throughout the programme, participants develop an action plan, outlining concrete steps to evaluate and/or implement (parts of) their SUMP. The in-person session provides an opportunity to present the action plan, receive feedback from peers and experts, and refine the plan.
Learn more about the CIVITAS Deep Dives here.
Session Overview
Session 1 (online) – Absorb
Get introduced to key concepts through expert lectures, followed by interactive discussions to build a solid foundation. This session aims to inform and inspire the first steps of your action plan.
Session 2 (online) – Do
Apply your knowledge in hands-on exercises and an expert lecture. Work in breakout groups and engage in practical activities, supported by an external expert. Begin translating ideas into action for your local challenge.
Session 3 (online) – Connect
Reflect on your progress and link concepts to your own work environment. Through guided group work, refine your action plan by connecting theoretical knowledge to real-world conditions in your city.
Session 4 (in-person, Urban Mobility Days in Vilnius) – Conclude
Meet face-to-face at the Urban Mobility Days. Present your action plan to your peers and receive constructive feedback. Participate in interactive sessions to consolidate key insights and strengthen your ideas for implementation.
Session 5 (online) – Evaluate
Reflect on the entire Deep Dive journey. Discuss outcomes, lessons learned, and next steps in an open, peer-based evaluation session.
For more background information, please consult the CIVITAS Study Guide.
Registration
Limited places are available. If there are more applicants than available places, we reserve the right to select the applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please fill in the following application form to apply for a place: https://forms.office.com/e/Lcmpum7hXR
Application deadline: 15 May 2025, 23:59 CET
Practical Information
Session 1: 27 May 2025, 10:30 – 12:00 CET, online
Session 2: 18 June 2025, 15:00 – 16:30 CET, online
Session 3: 2 September 2025 or Thursday 4 September, 10:00 – 11:30 CET, online
Session 4: 29 September 2025, as a side event of the Urban Mobility Days in Vilnius (Lithuania)
Session 5: 18 November 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 CET, online
For any enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: academy [at] dtv [dot] nl
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