• Objective 1

    amplify the voice of rural areas to bring them higher on the political agenda
Description

Transport Poverty and Rural Mobility: Challenges, Solutions, and Policies for a Just Transition

A webinar  gathered 69 participants (members of EU Parliament, representatives of RP Secretariat, transport experts, representatives from ministries, local governments, academia, and CSOs).  The event was organized by ODRAZ and CIVINET Slo-Cro-SEE Secretariat.

Transport poverty is a challenge for many communities. Rural areas face additional mobility constraints that can significantly impact quality of life and access to basic services. 

The goal of the webinar was to increase understanding and awareness of transport poverty, especially in rural areas. Recent research was presented and policies and measures that could ensure a just transition toward climate neutrality and improve quality of life in communities affected by transport poverty were discussed.

Info: https://www.odraz.hr/news/odraz-news/transport-poverty-and-rural-mobili…

Recording: ODRAZ YouTube channel.

Themes
  • Connected rural areas
    • Stakeholder beneficiary(ies)
    • Citizen
    • Local Action Group
    • National Rural Network
    • Non-governmental / civil society organisation
    • Public authority
    Activities
    • Policies & advocacy
    Expected Outcomes

    Transport poverty is a challenge for many communities. Rural areas face additional mobility constraints that can significantly impact quality of life and access to basic services. Moreover, transport poverty is recognized as a key obstacle to ensure a just transition toward climate neutrality. Despite its importance, this concept remains relatively underexplored in transportation and spatial planning.

     

    Organisation/Company information

    ODRAZ - Sustainable Community Development

    Non-governmental / civil society organisation
    • 1-10
    • National
    TOPICS OF INTEREST
    Climate, Connected rural areas, Digital, Education and training, Democracy and participation
    Status
    Completed
    Funding
    Action's fund
    Other fund
    European Climate Initiative (EUKI) of the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Change (BMWK)
    Budget
    Estimated budget
    EUR 1 000.00
    Planned additional investment
    Volunteer participation of presenters and panelists
    Further details
    Scope of action
    European
    Beneficiary country
    Croatia
    Type of territories
    Rural area

    Results

    Key results

    • Number of people
      70
    • Number of projects
      1

    Final results

    Conclusions:

    • Transport poverty is a regional problem.
    • Transport poverty arises from social and economic circumstances, not personal choice.
    • Transport poverty is not present as a topic in national strategies.
    • Everyone should be able to move in line with their interests, capabilities, and needs, having options when it comes to mobility (various service options and alternatives).
    • It is essential to ensure the availability and accessibility of mobility and transport services.
    • A fragmented approach to transport poverty at regional, sectoral, and user levels needs to be addressed.