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.

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.

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 Dreisam-Stromer (DE) SMARTA-NET
      Community transport service in Kirchzarten, Germany with over 60 stops and fixed routes, run by volunteers for public use.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.

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.

 

 

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.

Policy and recommendations

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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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?'

Brochures, leaflets and newsletters
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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Policy and recommendations
  • 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?'

  • 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

      Description to be added

    • 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

  • Legacy material from earlier European projects on rural mobility

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.