Planning sustainable urban mobility in the EU

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Ongoing (updated on 22/05/2025) - Bureau decision date: 23/01/2025
Reference
TEN/849-EESC
Opinion Type
Own-initiative opinion
Rapporteur
Lidija PAVIĆ-ROGOŠIĆ
Civil Society Organisations - GR III
Croatia
Co-rapporteur
Mateusz SZYMAŃSKI
Workers - GR II
Poland
Plenary session number
597
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Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Urban Policy
Opinions of the ‘EU Youth Test’ at the EESC

Practical information

  • Composition of the study group
  • Administrator: Maja RADMAN , Assistant: Christina PINEIRO
  • Foreseen for the TEN section meeting:  27 May 2025
  • Foreseen for the EESC plenary session:  18-19 June 2025
  • The EU Youth Test at the EESC is being applied to this opinion. The National Youth Council of Slovenia  was chosen by a group of interested youth organisations to represent all of them during the opinion-making process.

Background

Planning sustainable urban mobility is a top challenge for cities, especially given financial constraints. Local authorities must balance competing priorities: ensuring a high quality of life, fostering social inclusivity, and creating a thriving business environment.

In an own-initiative opinion, the TEN Section will dive into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) as a powerful tool to enhance mobility while addressing the negative impacts of transport on society, health, and the environment. The opinion will explore the current state of SUMP implementation, highlight tools to support Member States and local authorities, and emphasize the importance of financial, organizational, and participatory resources in developing effective plans.