Initiative for sustainable development of public transport in the mun. Chisinau - Project "MOVE IT like Lublin", financed by the European Union and implemented by the Chisinau City Hall, finalized on June 28, 2022 the procurement procedure for the elaboration of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of the Municipality of Chisinau.
The Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) is a long-term strategic planning document for the development of road and pedestrian infrastructure, public and private transport, parking organization, creation of infrastructure for cyclists and many other aspects for the benefit of citizens.
The ultimate goal of the UDP is to promote a smart development of the municipality's infrastructure, whereby it meets the basic mobility needs of all citizens and subsequently transforms it into a more accessible, inclusive and efficient city.
Activities carried out as part of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan process:
- Collection of data for the preparation of the study (socio-economic and demographic data, land use data, transport network, road safety data, tourism information).
- Carry out passenger counts and surveys on transport patterns and means of transport used, traffic counts, time studies of public transport trips, estimation of demand for transport services.
- Reviewing and analyzing existing legislation and relevant documents such as strategies, policies, plans, studies, projects.
- Analysis of problems and opportunities (Analysis of the Physical, Socio-demographic and Economic Structure of Chisinau, Evaluation of Land Use, Analysis of Transport Characteristics).