MOVE Mobility

MOVE Mobility, with its expertise in urban and mobility planning and the Move Meter tool, contributes to Düzce SUMP

Düzce Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan is a strategic plan to meet the mobility needs of citizens and the business environment in order to provide a better quality of life. Düzce SUMP will provide a useful tool for addressing urban transport issues as well as achieving local and higher-level environmental, social, and economic goals. Düzce SUMP will focus on people and how to meet their basic mobility needs in a sustainable way. Besides, it is also needed to include all modes (public, private, passenger, freight, etc.) and forms (motorized and non-motorized) of transport. In addition, it will be constantly monitored as a dynamic plan and updated with common sense to convert current mobility trends into sustainable trends.

Düzce SUMP is unique in Türkiye, as Düzce is the only non-metropolitan municipality in the country undertaking a SUMP, showcasing its pioneering spirit in urban mobility planning.

Kick-off meeting

The kick-off meeting of the Düzce Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) Project, financed by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye took place on October 9, 2023. Authority for the project is the T.R. Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, and the end recipient is Düzce Municipality.

A total of 31 individuals took part in the meeting. Representatives from various organizations, including the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the European Union Delegation to Türkiye, Düzce Municipality, Sistem Global, WRI Türkiye, LuxMobility, Palye Teknoloji, Goudappel, and the Technical Assistance Team (TAT).

Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Düzce Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) Project, implemented under the Transport Sectoral Operational Programme in the second period of the EU’s Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), was held on 8 January 2024 in Düzce. The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the EU Delegation to Türkiye, and local authorities.

During the ceremony, the importance of urban mobility planning for sustainable development and disaster resilience was highlighted. It was emphasized that Düzce serves as an exemplary model for other cities in Türkiye with its approach to sustainable urban mobility.

The event featured presentations and discussions on the main components of sustainable urban mobility plans, their application to Düzce, and the integration of economic, urban, and mobility planning. Experts shared insights on road safety, smart city technologies, and digital solutions to enhance urban transport systems.

During the opening ceremony, MOVE Mobility participated in the panel session Urban & Mobility Planning for Sustainable Future of Düzce: Reflections from Experts.