SMARTA-NET resources, including legacy resources from the previous SMARTA and SMARTA 2 projects
Here, you can access a comprehensive collection of documents and materials from the SMARTA-NET, SMARTA, and SMARTA2 projects. The collection includes guidance documents, tools, and case studies that showcase successful mobility initiatives. You’ll also find institutional resources such as Insight Papers, evaluation reports, policy recommendations, and videos from webinars and conferences. Additionally, the page offers brochures, newsletters, and legacy materials from related projects like SAMPO/PLUS, FAMS, SUNRISE, and CONNECT, providing valuable insights and practical resources for rural mobility solutions. Training materials are also available, covering topics such as rural shared mobility solutions, mobility in support of ecotourism, incorporating rural mobility into urban planning, and funding and financial frameworks.
- Guidance on the assessment of Good Practices and Durable Solutions in rural mobility SMARTA-NET
This Guidance aims to share knowledge and practical experiences of target mobility solutions that have been successfully implemented in different EU territories. - Guidance on Sustainable Mobility in rural tourism communities SMARTA-NET
The purpose of the Guidance is to inform users how to connect tourist destinations to resilient sustainable mobility networks and to adapt mobility offers to tourists needs. - Guidance on the integration of rural dimension into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) guides SMARTA-NET
The main objective of the Guidance is to help to integrate the rural dimension into existing SUMP guidelines. - Guidance on the identification and access to financing sources for sustainable mobility solutions SMARTA-NET
The Guidance aims to provide clear information on funding sources, investments and business model and financing options for sustainable shared mobility. - Self-Check on sustainable tourist mobility for rural regions SMARTA-NET
A self-check tool on sustainable tourist mobility for rural regions. - SMARTA-NET Knowledge maps SMARTA-NET
Knowledge maps consisting of interactive visual models that assist users in accessing a range of information required for planning rural mobility. - Five checklists on sustainable tourist mobility SMARTA-NET
Five checklists on sustainable tourist mobility were developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria. - Checklist Coordination and Cooperation SMARTA-NET
Checklist on Coordination and Cooperation developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria. - Checklist Information and Communication SMARTA-NET
Checklist Information and Communication developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria. - Checklist Arrival and Departure SMARTA-NET
Checklist Arrival and Departure developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria. - Checklist Mobility on site SMARTA-NET
Checklist Mobility on site developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria. - Checklist Mobility Management SMARTA-NET
Checklist Mobility Management developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria. - SMARTA-NET – Sustainable rural mobility for Resilience in support of Ecotourism SMARTA-NET
SMARTA-NET developed a classification of rural tourist regions, refining Batista's typology and identifying key factors like topography, landscape, tourism intensity, and car-free accessibility.
- SMARTA-NET Good practices SMARTA-NET
Rural mobility solutions like on-demand services, carpooling, and car sharing integrated with public transit offer practical insights for those aiming to implement similar services locally. - Ring-a-Link DRT (IE) SMARTA-NET
Ring a Link offers rural mobility with a mix of demand-responsive transport services and some fixed-route services, combating social exclusion. - Bürgerbus Oberes Glantaal Ride sharing service (DE) SMARTA-NET
Volunteer-based service in Germany with an 8-seat mini-van operating in rural areas, covering Baden-Württemberg, Lower Saxony, and North-Rhine Westphalia. - Bürgerbus Dreisam-Stromer (DE) SMARTA-NET
Community transport service in Kirchzarten, Germany with over 60 stops and fixed routes, run by volunteers for public use. - Castilla y Leon Demand Responsive Transport in Rural Areas (ES) SMARTA-NET
DRT services in Castilla y Leon for low-demand areas, serving small, isolated villages with 5+ residents, linking them to main transport routes. - Vallibús Connecta’t (ES) SMARTA-NET
Mixed-scheme DRT in Vallirana, Spain, combining on-demand and scheduled bus services for low-density areas within the Barcelona metropolitan zone. - Bummelbus – Door-to-door DRT (LU) SMARTA-NET
Luxembourg's Bummelbus is a door-to-door public transport service covering 45 municipalities and 110,000 people, operating 48 minibuses. - Transport on-demand service in Bielsko-Biala (PL) SMARTA-NET
On-demand transport and mobility center in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, providing rural residents access to all mobility options like public transit, taxis, and ride-sharing. - Go-Mobil Door-to-door DRT (AT) SMARTA-NET
Go-Mobil is a door-to-door flexible transport service operating in 36 rural areas in Austria's Carinthia region. - Texelhopper DRT (NL) SMARTA-NET
Texelhopper in the Netherlands combines regular bus lines and flexible, demand-responsive smaller buses for stop-to-stop rural transport. - Demand responsive transport in Medio Tejo (PT) SMARTA-NET
DRT services in Medio Tejo, Portugal, operated by taxis and mini-vans connecting dispersed villages and medium-sized cities. - Bus Alpin (CH) SMARTA-NET
On-demand and fixed-route services in 19 rural areas of Switzerland, serving villages with fewer than 100 inhabitants using various transport schemes. - Prontobus (IT) SMARTA-NET
ProntoBus operates in Modena, Italy, connecting low-demand, sparsely populated areas with main transit hubs and larger urban centers. - Narni Chiamabus (IT) SMARTA-NET
Narni Chiamabus offers on-demand transport in Narni, Italy, linking low-demand rural areas to the town center and other services. - Sopotniki DRTS (SLO) SMARTA-NET
Sopotniki NGO offers free door-to-door lift service for elderly people in 16 municipalities of Slovenia, providing access to healthcare, social events, and shopping. - Transport on Demand service in Vidzeme Region (LV) SMARTA-NET
Pilot Transport on Demand service implemented in rural areas of Vidzeme, Latvia, providing flexible transportation for residents. - Regiotaxi Shared taxi (NL) SMARTA-NET
Regiotaxi is a regional taxi service in the Netherlands, providing shared, on-demand rides at lower rates than traditional taxis by picking up multiple passengers. - Nabogo carpooling (DK) SMARTA-NET
Nabogo is an app-based carpooling service in Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway, connecting rural travelers with city-bound rides. - Brasov carpooling (RO) SMARTA-NET
Carpooling service launched in Brasov Metropolitan Area, Romania, under the SMARTA 2 project, enabling rural communities to share rides. - Ummadum Car-pooling (AT) SMARTA-NET
Ummadum is a carpooling app in Austria, offering rewards for shared rides between commuters, enhancing connectivity in Tyrol's Pitztal valley. - RezoPouce Hitchhiking (FR) SMARTA-NET
RezoPouce is a hitchhiking service in France, active in over 1,800 municipalities, designed for short trips and supported by an IT platform for coordination. - Flugs E-carsharing (AT) SMARTA-NET
Flugs is a station-based electric car-sharing system in East Tyrol, Austria, offering 13 electric cars for hire to individuals with a valid driver's license. - BARshare car sharing (DE) SMARTA-NET
BARshare is an e-car and e-bike sharing service with 43 e-cars and 6 e-bikes available to Barnim, Germany's local administrations and residents. - beÁgueda Bikesharing (PT) SMARTA-NET
beÁgueda is an electric bike-sharing service in Águeda, Portugal, offering 45 bicycles and 16 bike-sharing stations along the Vouga river. - Cairngorms National Park E-bike share service (UK) SMARTA-NET
Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, offers e-bike sharing services with 3 hubs, 16 electric-assist bikes, and 25 standard bikes to encourage eco-friendly travel. - Talybont-on-Usk Energy Car sharing (UK) SMARTA-NET
E-car sharing service in Talybont-on-Usk, a village in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park in in Powys, Wales (UK). - Smart Mobility Hubs, Groningen Drenthe (NL) SMARTA-NET
A network of 57 Smart Mobility Hubs in Groningen and Drenthe, Netherlands, offering multimodal travel options for sustainable, inclusive mobility. - School Bus Service and technology support (IT) SMARTA-NET
School bus services in southern Tuscany, Italy, using technology to manage routes and offer both conventional and flexible open-door transport. - Bad Birnbach Autonomous Shuttle (DE) SMARTA-NET
Autonomous shuttle service in Bad Birnbach, Germany, acting as a feeder between the railway station and main attractions in this rural Bavarian area. - Digital Platform for ride sharing & standard (GR) SMARTA-NET
A platform in Trikala, Greece, offering real-time public transport and carpooling options for better rural mobility. - Shared Use Mobility Agency, Elba (IT) SMARTA-NET
Ride-sharing platform on Elba Island, Tuscany, offering transport information and a notice board for arranging shared trips. - Local Link Donegal (IE) SMARTA-NET
Local Link Donegal provides fixed-route and demand-responsive transport for access to health services, daycare, and general use in rural Donegal. - Mobipoints Gembloux (BE) SMARTA-NET
Mobipoints in Gembloux, Belgium, serve as multimodal transport hubs, offering seamless transitions between public and shared transport modes. - SMARTA-NET T1 Catalogue on rural shared mobility solutions SMARTA-NET
A Catalogue with a structured reference set of case studies. - SMARTA Good practices SMARTA
A set of Good Practices in rural mobility, including conventional Public Transport and innovative transport forms. - SMARTA Good practice template SMARTA
Word template for analyzing rural mobility good practices - SMARTA Report on rural good practices SMARTA
This report presents key findings from the SMARTA analysis of Good Practices in rural mobility, focusing on essential features, lessons learned and transferability aspects. - SMARTA toolkit for rural shared mobility SMARTA
The document brings together the experiences of nine pilot sites and the legacy of the SMARTA project in an A-Z Toolkit to create solutions that correspond to local settings.
- SMARTA Insight Papers SMARTA
An in-depth analysis of the rural mobility frameworks in the EU-28 Member States.
- SMARTA Evaluation framework SMARTA
The document outlines key aspects of the SMARTA project’s Evaluation Framework, to guide the assessment of site demonstrations for innovative mobility solutions in rural contexts. - SMARTA Survey Report in East Tyrol SMARTA
The SMARTA 2 Survey in East Tyrol assesses barriers, drivers, and user experiences of shared mobility services in rural areas, focusing on practical and behavioral factors influencing their usage. - SMARTA Survey Report in Trikala SMARTA
The SMARTA 2 Survey in Trikala assesses barriers, drivers, and user experiences of shared mobility services in rural areas, focusing on practical and behavioral factors influencing their usage. - SMARTA Survey Report in Brasov SMARTA
The SMARTA 2 Survey in Brasov assesses barriers, drivers, and user experiences of shared mobility services in rural areas, focusing on practical and behavioral factors influencing their usage. - SMARTA Survey Report in Agueda SMARTA
The SMARTA 2 Survey in Agueda assesses barriers, drivers, and user experiences of shared mobility services in rural areas, focusing on practical and behavioral factors influencing their usage.
- SMARTA Policy Recommendations for Sustainable Shared Mobility and Public Transport in European rural areas SMARTA
SMARTA's policy recommendations propose EU action to address rural mobility challenges, offering three policy pathways to help Member States develop and implement effective rural mobility frameworks. - SMARTA Presentation at the POLIS 2022 Conference SMARTA
SMARTA's POLIS 2022 presentation proposed inclusive, sustainable rural mobility policies, addressing challenges like limited services, car dependency, and promoting shared mobility solutions.
- SMARTA-NET 1st ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 1st European Rural Mobility Network meeting held on 6-7 June, 2023 discussed rural mobility practices and key success factors. - Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations of the 1st ERMN meeting held online on 6-7 June, 2023. - Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 1st ERMN meeting held online on 6-7 June, 2023. - Videos SMARTA-NET
Video recordings from the 1st ERMN meeting include sessions on SMARTA-NET Guidelines and workshop feedback. - SMARTA-NET 2nd ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 2nd ERMN meeting held on 10-12 October, 2023, Bingen, Germany focused on sustainable mobility networks for tourism. - Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations of the 2nd ERMN meeting held online on 10-12 October, 2023. - Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 2nd ERMN meeting held online on 10-12 October, 2023. - Videos SMARTA-NET
Summary video of the 2nd ERMN held in Bingen, Germany on 10-12 October, 2023. - SMARTA-NET 3rd ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 3rd European Rural Mobility Network meeting held online on 31 January, 2024 aimed to integrate rural dimensions into SUMP. - Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations of the 3rd ERMN meeting held online on 31 January, 2024. - Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 3rd ERMN meeting held online on 31 January, 2024. - Videos SMARTA-NET
The 3rd ERMN video recordings covered sessions on rural mobility, keynote speeches, and workshop feedback. - SMARTA-NET 4th ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 4th ERMN meeting held online on 13 May 2024 addressed enhancing rural mobility and tourism with data-driven solutions. - Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations for the 4th ERMN meeting held online on 13 May, 2024. - Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 4th ERMN meeting held online on 13 May, 2024. - Videos SMARTA-NET
Video recordings from the 4th ERMN meeting include keynote speeches and discussions on data-driven solutions. - SMARTA-NET 5th ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 5th ERMN meeting held on 14-16 May 2024, (Évora, Portugal) explored Rural Mobility 2.0 and financing sustainable solutions. - Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations for the 5th ERMN meeting held on 14-16 May, 2024. - Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 5th ERMN meeting held in Évora, Portugal from 14-16 May, 2024. - Videos SMARTA-NET
Summary videos of the 5th ERMN held in 14-16 May, 2024, Évora, Portugal) - SMARTA-NET 6th ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 6th ERMN meeting held on July 3 2024 shared preliminary findings on travel patterns post-COVID and insights on financing rural mobility. - Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations for the 6th ERMN meeting held online on 3 July, 2024. - Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 6th ERMN meeting held online on 3 July, 2024. - Videos SMARTA-NET
Video recordings from the 6th ERMN meeting include insights on travel patterns, workshop reports, and financing guidance. - SMARTA-NET Final Conference SMARTA-NET
The SMARTA-NET Final Conference, held in Brussels on 23-24 October 2024, showcased rural mobility solutions, project outcomes, and recommendations for enhancing SUMPs in rural contexts. - Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations from the SMARTA-NET Final Conference, held in Brussels on 23-24 October 2024 - Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the SMARTA-NET Final Conference, held in Brussels on 23-24 October 2024 - Videos SMARTA-NET
Summary videos of the SMARTA-NET Final Conference, held in Brussels on 23-24 October 2024 - SMARTA Final Conference SMARTA
The SMARTA Final Conference held online on 10-11 December 2020 covered rural mobility policy frameworks, emerging practices from SMARTA/SMARTA2, and future visions for smart rural transport areas. - Agenda SMARTA
Agenda of the SMARTA Final Conference held online on 10-11 December 2020. - Video on the 1st session SMARTA
Video recording of the 1st session of the SMARTA Final Conference covered key policy issues and frameworks for rural mobility, presenting recommendations to enhance transport in European rural areas. - Video on the 2nd session SMARTA
Video recording of the 2nd session of the SMARTA Final Conference highlighted experiences in implementing shared mobility services and their integration with conventional public transport. - Video on the 4th session SMARTA
Video recording of the 4th session of the SMARTA Final Conference explored the future of rural mobility, leveraging insights from previous sessions to enhance mobility through four key perspectives. - SMARTA – Time to rethink rural mobility workshop SMARTA
This SMARTA event, held online on 30-31 January 2019, showcased innovative rural mobility solutions and analyzed key success factors, from social and policy aspects to financing and ICT solutions - Agenda SMARTA
SMARTA – Time to rethink rural mobility workshop held online on 30-31 January 2019 - Presentations SMARTA
SMARTA’s "Time to Rethink Rural Mobility" workshop covered sustainable shared mobility, discussing policy frameworks, challenges, and emerging practices to improve rural mobility solutions. - SMARTA – Time to act webinar series SMARTA
The Time to Act for Rural Mobility webinar series showcased barriers and opportunities for rural mobility schemes, addressing socio-economic factors across three events in June-July 202 - Rural mobility “ an engine for developing strong rural communities with presentations SMARTA
The first webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series highlighted barriers and opportunities for rural mobility, emphasizing its role in strengthening communities and regional development. - Video SMARTA
Video recording of the first webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled "Rural Mobility: An Engine for Developing Strong Rural Communities," featuring presentations. - Rural Mobility “Starting a shared mobility service: practical experiences in European rural areas.” with presentations SMARTA
The second webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series shared insights from successful schemes in Europe, with representatives from Kilkenny, Toscana Sud, Trikala, Vejle, and Vallirana. - Video SMARTA
Video recording of the second webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled "Rural Mobility: Starting a Shared Mobility Service". - Locals, incomers, home comers and visitors: changing mobility lifestyles within rural areas in Europe with presentations SMARTA
The third webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series focused on social mobility, featuring examples from Scotland, Romania, Belgium, France, and Austria to enhance community cohesion - Video SMARTA
Video recording of the third webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled 'Locals, incomers, home comers and visitors: changing mobility lifestyles within rural areas in Europe - Digital Solutions and Apps Jungle In Shared Mobility Services SMARTA
The fourth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series discussed digital solutions for rural shared mobility, featuring insights from various European practitioners - Video SMARTA
Video recording of the fourth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled ' Digital Solutions and Apps Jungle In Shared Mobility Services' - Shared Mobility Systems As Community Builders SMARTA
The fifth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series focused on community benefits from shared mobility systems, featuring insights from various European panelists. - Video SMARTA
Video recording of the fifth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled 'Shared Mobility Systems As Community Builders - How can rural shared services be integrated with the conventional public transport? SMARTA
The sixth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series will discuss integrating rural shared services with conventional public transport, featuring insights from Vejle and Elba. - Video SMARTA
Video recording of the Sixth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled How can rural shared services be integrated with the conventional public transport?'
SMARTA-NET Guidance documents and tools
- Guidance on the assessment of Good Practices and Durable Solutions in rural mobility SMARTA-NET
This Guidance aims to share knowledge and practical experiences of target mobility solutions that have been successfully implemented in different EU territories.
- Guidance on Sustainable Mobility in rural tourism communities SMARTA-NET
The purpose of the Guidance is to inform users how to connect tourist destinations to resilient sustainable mobility networks and to adapt mobility offers to tourists needs.
- Guidance on the integration of rural dimension into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) guides SMARTA-NET
The main objective of the Guidance is to help to integrate the rural dimension into existing SUMP guidelines.
- Guidance on the identification and access to financing sources for sustainable mobility solutions SMARTA-NET
The Guidance aims to provide clear information on funding sources, investments and business model and financing options for sustainable shared mobility.
- Self-Check on sustainable tourist mobility for rural regions SMARTA-NET
A self-check tool on sustainable tourist mobility for rural regions.
- SMARTA-NET Knowledge maps SMARTA-NET
Knowledge maps consisting of interactive visual models that assist users in accessing a range of information required for planning rural mobility.
- Five checklists on sustainable tourist mobility SMARTA-NET
Five checklists on sustainable tourist mobility were developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria.
- Checklist Coordination and Cooperation SMARTA-NET
Checklist on Coordination and Cooperation developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria.
- Checklist Information and Communication SMARTA-NET
Checklist Information and Communication developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria.
- Checklist Arrival and Departure SMARTA-NET
Checklist Arrival and Departure developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria.
- Checklist Mobility on site SMARTA-NET
Checklist Mobility on site developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria.
- Checklist Mobility Management SMARTA-NET
Checklist Mobility Management developed by the Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Austria.
- SMARTA-NET – Sustainable rural mobility for Resilience in support of Ecotourism SMARTA-NET
SMARTA-NET developed a classification of rural tourist regions, refining Batista's typology and identifying key factors like topography, landscape, tourism intensity, and car-free accessibility.
- Guidance on the assessment of Good Practices and Durable Solutions in rural mobility SMARTA-NET
Good practice and case studies
- SMARTA-NET Good practices SMARTA-NET
Rural mobility solutions like on-demand services, carpooling, and car sharing integrated with public transit offer practical insights for those aiming to implement similar services locally.
- Ring-a-Link DRT (IE) SMARTA-NET
Ring a Link offers rural mobility with a mix of demand-responsive transport services and some fixed-route services, combating social exclusion.
- Bürgerbus Oberes Glantaal Ride sharing service (DE) SMARTA-NET
Volunteer-based service in Germany with an 8-seat mini-van operating in rural areas, covering Baden-Württemberg, Lower Saxony, and North-Rhine Westphalia.
- Bürgerbus Dreisam-Stromer (DE) SMARTA-NET
Community transport service in Kirchzarten, Germany with over 60 stops and fixed routes, run by volunteers for public use.
- Castilla y Leon Demand Responsive Transport in Rural Areas (ES) SMARTA-NET
DRT services in Castilla y Leon for low-demand areas, serving small, isolated villages with 5+ residents, linking them to main transport routes.
- Vallibús Connecta’t (ES) SMARTA-NET
Mixed-scheme DRT in Vallirana, Spain, combining on-demand and scheduled bus services for low-density areas within the Barcelona metropolitan zone.
- Bummelbus – Door-to-door DRT (LU) SMARTA-NET
Luxembourg's Bummelbus is a door-to-door public transport service covering 45 municipalities and 110,000 people, operating 48 minibuses.
- Transport on-demand service in Bielsko-Biala (PL) SMARTA-NET
On-demand transport and mobility center in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, providing rural residents access to all mobility options like public transit, taxis, and ride-sharing.
- Go-Mobil Door-to-door DRT (AT) SMARTA-NET
Go-Mobil is a door-to-door flexible transport service operating in 36 rural areas in Austria's Carinthia region.
- Texelhopper DRT (NL) SMARTA-NET
Texelhopper in the Netherlands combines regular bus lines and flexible, demand-responsive smaller buses for stop-to-stop rural transport.
- Demand responsive transport in Medio Tejo (PT) SMARTA-NET
DRT services in Medio Tejo, Portugal, operated by taxis and mini-vans connecting dispersed villages and medium-sized cities.
- Bus Alpin (CH) SMARTA-NET
On-demand and fixed-route services in 19 rural areas of Switzerland, serving villages with fewer than 100 inhabitants using various transport schemes.
- Prontobus (IT) SMARTA-NET
ProntoBus operates in Modena, Italy, connecting low-demand, sparsely populated areas with main transit hubs and larger urban centers.
- Narni Chiamabus (IT) SMARTA-NET
Narni Chiamabus offers on-demand transport in Narni, Italy, linking low-demand rural areas to the town center and other services.
- Sopotniki DRTS (SLO) SMARTA-NET
Sopotniki NGO offers free door-to-door lift service for elderly people in 16 municipalities of Slovenia, providing access to healthcare, social events, and shopping.
- Transport on Demand service in Vidzeme Region (LV) SMARTA-NET
Pilot Transport on Demand service implemented in rural areas of Vidzeme, Latvia, providing flexible transportation for residents.
- Regiotaxi Shared taxi (NL) SMARTA-NET
Regiotaxi is a regional taxi service in the Netherlands, providing shared, on-demand rides at lower rates than traditional taxis by picking up multiple passengers.
- Nabogo carpooling (DK) SMARTA-NET
Nabogo is an app-based carpooling service in Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway, connecting rural travelers with city-bound rides.
- Brasov carpooling (RO) SMARTA-NET
Carpooling service launched in Brasov Metropolitan Area, Romania, under the SMARTA 2 project, enabling rural communities to share rides.
- Ummadum Car-pooling (AT) SMARTA-NET
Ummadum is a carpooling app in Austria, offering rewards for shared rides between commuters, enhancing connectivity in Tyrol's Pitztal valley.
- RezoPouce Hitchhiking (FR) SMARTA-NET
RezoPouce is a hitchhiking service in France, active in over 1,800 municipalities, designed for short trips and supported by an IT platform for coordination.
- Flugs E-carsharing (AT) SMARTA-NET
Flugs is a station-based electric car-sharing system in East Tyrol, Austria, offering 13 electric cars for hire to individuals with a valid driver's license.
- BARshare car sharing (DE) SMARTA-NET
BARshare is an e-car and e-bike sharing service with 43 e-cars and 6 e-bikes available to Barnim, Germany's local administrations and residents.
- beÁgueda Bikesharing (PT) SMARTA-NET
beÁgueda is an electric bike-sharing service in Águeda, Portugal, offering 45 bicycles and 16 bike-sharing stations along the Vouga river.
- Cairngorms National Park E-bike share service (UK) SMARTA-NET
Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, offers e-bike sharing services with 3 hubs, 16 electric-assist bikes, and 25 standard bikes to encourage eco-friendly travel.
- Talybont-on-Usk Energy Car sharing (UK) SMARTA-NET
E-car sharing service in Talybont-on-Usk, a village in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park in in Powys, Wales (UK).
- Smart Mobility Hubs, Groningen Drenthe (NL) SMARTA-NET
A network of 57 Smart Mobility Hubs in Groningen and Drenthe, Netherlands, offering multimodal travel options for sustainable, inclusive mobility.
- School Bus Service and technology support (IT) SMARTA-NET
School bus services in southern Tuscany, Italy, using technology to manage routes and offer both conventional and flexible open-door transport.
- Bad Birnbach Autonomous Shuttle (DE) SMARTA-NET
Autonomous shuttle service in Bad Birnbach, Germany, acting as a feeder between the railway station and main attractions in this rural Bavarian area.
- Digital Platform for ride sharing & standard (GR) SMARTA-NET
A platform in Trikala, Greece, offering real-time public transport and carpooling options for better rural mobility.
- Shared Use Mobility Agency, Elba (IT) SMARTA-NET
Ride-sharing platform on Elba Island, Tuscany, offering transport information and a notice board for arranging shared trips.
- Local Link Donegal (IE) SMARTA-NET
Local Link Donegal provides fixed-route and demand-responsive transport for access to health services, daycare, and general use in rural Donegal.
- Mobipoints Gembloux (BE) SMARTA-NET
Mobipoints in Gembloux, Belgium, serve as multimodal transport hubs, offering seamless transitions between public and shared transport modes.
- SMARTA-NET T1 Catalogue on rural shared mobility solutions SMARTA-NET
A Catalogue with a structured reference set of case studies.
- SMARTA Good practices SMARTA
A set of Good Practices in rural mobility, including conventional Public Transport and innovative transport forms.
- SMARTA Good practice template SMARTA
Word template for analyzing rural mobility good practices
- SMARTA Report on rural good practices SMARTA
This report presents key findings from the SMARTA analysis of Good Practices in rural mobility, focusing on essential features, lessons learned and transferability aspects.
- SMARTA toolkit for rural shared mobility SMARTA
The document brings together the experiences of nine pilot sites and the legacy of the SMARTA project in an A-Z Toolkit to create solutions that correspond to local settings.
- SMARTA-NET Good practices SMARTA-NET
Institutional frameworks, including the Insight Papers
- SMARTA Insight Papers SMARTA
An in-depth analysis of the rural mobility frameworks in the EU-28 Member States.
- SMARTA Insight Papers SMARTA
Evaluation and analysis
- SMARTA Evaluation framework SMARTA
The document outlines key aspects of the SMARTA project’s Evaluation Framework, to guide the assessment of site demonstrations for innovative mobility solutions in rural contexts.
- SMARTA Survey Report in East Tyrol SMARTA
The SMARTA 2 Survey in East Tyrol assesses barriers, drivers, and user experiences of shared mobility services in rural areas, focusing on practical and behavioral factors influencing their usage.
- SMARTA Survey Report in Trikala SMARTA
The SMARTA 2 Survey in Trikala assesses barriers, drivers, and user experiences of shared mobility services in rural areas, focusing on practical and behavioral factors influencing their usage.
- SMARTA Survey Report in Brasov SMARTA
The SMARTA 2 Survey in Brasov assesses barriers, drivers, and user experiences of shared mobility services in rural areas, focusing on practical and behavioral factors influencing their usage.
- SMARTA Survey Report in Agueda SMARTA
The SMARTA 2 Survey in Agueda assesses barriers, drivers, and user experiences of shared mobility services in rural areas, focusing on practical and behavioral factors influencing their usage.
- SMARTA Evaluation framework SMARTA
Policy and recommendations
- SMARTA Policy Recommendations for Sustainable Shared Mobility and Public Transport in European rural areas SMARTA
SMARTA's policy recommendations propose EU action to address rural mobility challenges, offering three policy pathways to help Member States develop and implement effective rural mobility frameworks.
- SMARTA Presentation at the POLIS 2022 Conference SMARTA
SMARTA's POLIS 2022 presentation proposed inclusive, sustainable rural mobility policies, addressing challenges like limited services, car dependency, and promoting shared mobility solutions.
- SMARTA Policy Recommendations for Sustainable Shared Mobility and Public Transport in European rural areas SMARTA
Webinars and conferences – videos and presentations
- SMARTA-NET 1st ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 1st European Rural Mobility Network meeting held on 6-7 June, 2023 discussed rural mobility practices and key success factors.
- Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations of the 1st ERMN meeting held online on 6-7 June, 2023.
- Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 1st ERMN meeting held online on 6-7 June, 2023.
- Videos SMARTA-NET
Video recordings from the 1st ERMN meeting include sessions on SMARTA-NET Guidelines and workshop feedback.
- SMARTA-NET 2nd ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 2nd ERMN meeting held on 10-12 October, 2023, Bingen, Germany focused on sustainable mobility networks for tourism.
- Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations of the 2nd ERMN meeting held online on 10-12 October, 2023.
- Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 2nd ERMN meeting held online on 10-12 October, 2023.
- Videos SMARTA-NET
Summary video of the 2nd ERMN held in Bingen, Germany on 10-12 October, 2023.
- SMARTA-NET 3rd ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 3rd European Rural Mobility Network meeting held online on 31 January, 2024 aimed to integrate rural dimensions into SUMP.
- Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations of the 3rd ERMN meeting held online on 31 January, 2024.
- Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 3rd ERMN meeting held online on 31 January, 2024.
- Videos SMARTA-NET
The 3rd ERMN video recordings covered sessions on rural mobility, keynote speeches, and workshop feedback.
- SMARTA-NET 4th ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 4th ERMN meeting held online on 13 May 2024 addressed enhancing rural mobility and tourism with data-driven solutions.
- Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations for the 4th ERMN meeting held online on 13 May, 2024.
- Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 4th ERMN meeting held online on 13 May, 2024.
- Videos SMARTA-NET
Video recordings from the 4th ERMN meeting include keynote speeches and discussions on data-driven solutions.
- SMARTA-NET 5th ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 5th ERMN meeting held on 14-16 May 2024, (Évora, Portugal) explored Rural Mobility 2.0 and financing sustainable solutions.
- Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations for the 5th ERMN meeting held on 14-16 May, 2024.
- Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 5th ERMN meeting held in Évora, Portugal from 14-16 May, 2024.
- Videos SMARTA-NET
Summary videos of the 5th ERMN held in 14-16 May, 2024, Évora, Portugal)
- SMARTA-NET 6th ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
The 6th ERMN meeting held on July 3 2024 shared preliminary findings on travel patterns post-COVID and insights on financing rural mobility.
- Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations for the 6th ERMN meeting held online on 3 July, 2024.
- Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the 6th ERMN meeting held online on 3 July, 2024.
- Videos SMARTA-NET
Video recordings from the 6th ERMN meeting include insights on travel patterns, workshop reports, and financing guidance.
- SMARTA-NET Final Conference SMARTA-NET
The SMARTA-NET Final Conference, held in Brussels on 23-24 October 2024, showcased rural mobility solutions, project outcomes, and recommendations for enhancing SUMPs in rural contexts.
- Agenda and presentations SMARTA-NET
Agenda and presentations from the SMARTA-NET Final Conference, held in Brussels on 23-24 October 2024
- Event Report SMARTA-NET
Event report on the SMARTA-NET Final Conference, held in Brussels on 23-24 October 2024
- Videos SMARTA-NET
Summary videos of the SMARTA-NET Final Conference, held in Brussels on 23-24 October 2024
- SMARTA Final Conference SMARTA
The SMARTA Final Conference held online on 10-11 December 2020 covered rural mobility policy frameworks, emerging practices from SMARTA/SMARTA2, and future visions for smart rural transport areas.
- Agenda SMARTA
Agenda of the SMARTA Final Conference held online on 10-11 December 2020.
- Video on the 1st session SMARTA
Video recording of the 1st session of the SMARTA Final Conference covered key policy issues and frameworks for rural mobility, presenting recommendations to enhance transport in European rural areas.
- Video on the 2nd session SMARTA
Video recording of the 2nd session of the SMARTA Final Conference highlighted experiences in implementing shared mobility services and their integration with conventional public transport.
- Video on the 4th session SMARTA
Video recording of the 4th session of the SMARTA Final Conference explored the future of rural mobility, leveraging insights from previous sessions to enhance mobility through four key perspectives.
- SMARTA – Time to rethink rural mobility workshop SMARTA
This SMARTA event, held online on 30-31 January 2019, showcased innovative rural mobility solutions and analyzed key success factors, from social and policy aspects to financing and ICT solutions
- Agenda SMARTA
SMARTA – Time to rethink rural mobility workshop held online on 30-31 January 2019
- Presentations SMARTA
SMARTA’s "Time to Rethink Rural Mobility" workshop covered sustainable shared mobility, discussing policy frameworks, challenges, and emerging practices to improve rural mobility solutions.
- SMARTA – Time to act webinar series SMARTA
The Time to Act for Rural Mobility webinar series showcased barriers and opportunities for rural mobility schemes, addressing socio-economic factors across three events in June-July 202
- Rural mobility “ an engine for developing strong rural communities with presentations SMARTA
The first webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series highlighted barriers and opportunities for rural mobility, emphasizing its role in strengthening communities and regional development.
- Video SMARTA
Video recording of the first webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled "Rural Mobility: An Engine for Developing Strong Rural Communities," featuring presentations.
- Rural Mobility “Starting a shared mobility service: practical experiences in European rural areas.” with presentations SMARTA
The second webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series shared insights from successful schemes in Europe, with representatives from Kilkenny, Toscana Sud, Trikala, Vejle, and Vallirana.
- Video SMARTA
Video recording of the second webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled "Rural Mobility: Starting a Shared Mobility Service".
- Locals, incomers, home comers and visitors: changing mobility lifestyles within rural areas in Europe with presentations SMARTA
The third webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series focused on social mobility, featuring examples from Scotland, Romania, Belgium, France, and Austria to enhance community cohesion
- Video SMARTA
Video recording of the third webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled 'Locals, incomers, home comers and visitors: changing mobility lifestyles within rural areas in Europe
- Digital Solutions and Apps Jungle In Shared Mobility Services SMARTA
The fourth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series discussed digital solutions for rural shared mobility, featuring insights from various European practitioners
- Video SMARTA
Video recording of the fourth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled ' Digital Solutions and Apps Jungle In Shared Mobility Services'
- Shared Mobility Systems As Community Builders SMARTA
The fifth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series focused on community benefits from shared mobility systems, featuring insights from various European panelists.
- Video SMARTA
Video recording of the fifth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled 'Shared Mobility Systems As Community Builders
- How can rural shared services be integrated with the conventional public transport? SMARTA
The sixth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series will discuss integrating rural shared services with conventional public transport, featuring insights from Vejle and Elba.
- Video SMARTA
Video recording of the Sixth webinar in the "Time to Act for Rural Mobility" series, titled How can rural shared services be integrated with the conventional public transport?'
- SMARTA-NET 1st ERMN Meeting SMARTA-NET
Brochures, leaflets and newsletters
- SMARTA-NET Leaflet SMARTA-NET
The SMARTA-NET leaflet provides key information about the SMARTA project in various languages (EN, HU, DE, IT)
- SMARTA-NET 1st Newsletter SMARTA-NET
SMARTA-NET 1st edition issued on September 2024.
- SMARTA-NET 2nd Newsletter SMARTA-NET
SMARTA-NET 2nd edition issued on June 2024.
- SMARTA-NET 3rd Newsletter SMARTA-NET
SMARTA-NET 3rd edition issued on March 2024.
- SMARTA-NET 4th Newsletter SMARTA-NET
SMARTA-NET 4th edition issued on December 2023.
- SMARTA-NET 5th Newsletter SMARTA-NET
SMARTA-NET 5th edition issued on September 2023.
- SMARTA-NET 6th Newsletter SMARTA-NET
SMARTA-NET 6th edition issued on June 2023.
- SMARTA-NET Final Newsletter SMARTA-NET
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- SMARTA Leaflets SMARTA
SMARTA leaflets provide key info on sustainable rural mobility solutions, available in multiple languages for wider accessibility
- SMARTA Brochures SMARTA
SMARTA brochures provide key information about the SMARTA project in various languages
- SMARTA Reports SMARTA
SMARTA reports developed during the project include policy recommendations, good practices, and an evaluation framework
- SMARTA2 Brochures SMARTA
SMARTA 2 brochures provide key information about the SMARTA project in various languages
- SMARTA-NET Leaflet SMARTA-NET
Legacy material from earlier European projects on rural mobility
- Legacy materials from past project (SAMPO/PLUS, FAMS, SUNRISE, CONNECT …)
Legacy materials from past projects (SAMPO/PLUS, FAMS, SUNRISE, CONNECT, etc.) are valuable resources, findings, and documentation available for access on the SMARTA website for future reference and use.
- Legacy materials from past project (SAMPO/PLUS, FAMS, SUNRISE, CONNECT …)
If you work on the themes of smart rural mobility and ecotourism and would like your material (report, guidelines, website, video, online tools, etc.) to be included in this database let us know through the form below and we will be in touch!
The database of resources is currently being developed.