Module 1 – Rural shared mobility solutions: The trainees shall be able to identify the solutions that better apply to their community reality and adapt these solutions according to their specificities. Participants will acquire new knowledge on shared mobility solutions which can be inspiring and motivating for creating new initiatives.
Module 2 – Mobility and tourism cross sectoral synergies and implications: The trainees shall be able to identify mobility solutions that consider not only the resident needs but also the tourist needs as a means of ensuring resilience. Moreover, the participants will be able to consider differences in the touristic mobility demand depending on the characteristics of their site and the mobility patterns of their guests and will develop skills on how to mobilise the tourist sector to reduce the car dependency in rural areas.
Module 3 – Sustainable Mobility Plans: The trainees shall acquire knowledge on the SUMP planning process and, especially in the way SUMP might be applied in the rural context.
Module 4 – Funding and financing opportunities: The trainees shall be able to assess their finance needs both in terms of investment and maintenance over time. They shall become familiar with existing funding opportunities (European and national ones) to develop rural mobility solutions and non-subsidized financing alternatives, as well as being inspired to identify different funding and financing sources for the development of their mobility solutions
Module 1 – Rural shared mobility solutions
The module provides participants with insights into various shared mobility strategies. It includes case studies and good practices from previous European projects, organized by mobility solution typology. This module aimes to help communities identify and adapt shared mobility solutions suited to their specific needs, highlighting successful examples of shared mobility initiatives in rural areas.
Module 2 – Mobility and tourism cross sectoral synergies and implications
This module explores cross-sector synergies between mobility and tourism, providing case studies that highlight the implications of these connections. It offers examples from various rural settings, including mountainous areas, islands, remote villages, and small towns, to demonstrate how tailored mobility solutions can strengthen resilience in diverse geographic contexts.
Module 3 – Sustainable Mobility Plans:
The module guidance on integrating rural aspects into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs). It showcases good practices and case studies from municipalities, offering tools and methods to address rural mobility challenges effectively. The module helps planners design sustainable, inclusive mobility solutions tailored to rural areas.
Module 4:- Module 4 – Funding and financing opportunities
Module 4 offers guidance on funding and financing sustainable mobility services, solutions, and initiatives. It presents good practices and case studies from past European projects, providing insights into effective funding strategies and frameworks to support mobility initiatives in rural areas.