SECOND GENERATION OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY PLANS IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
Abstract
Comprehensive traffic analyses and transport studies are currently not required as a mandatory component of spatial and urban planning documentation in the Republic of Serbia. Since 2016, Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) have been incorporated into planning practice, most frequently initiated or supported by European development institutions in cooperation with local self-governments. Cities in Serbia that have adopted a SUMP have improved opportunities to compete for EU funds intended for “green” infrastructure, as the SUMP serves as evidence that the city has a clear vision of sustainable development and is committed to enhancing the quality of urban life. The City of Valjevo is the first city in the Republic of Serbia to undertake and complete a revision of its SUMP, thereby reaffirming its long-term commitment to the continuous and strategic advancement of the urban mobility system. The revision was implemented within the framework of the CityWalk 2.0 project, financed through the Interreg Danube Region Programme. This paper presents the lessons learned during the revision process of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan. Particular emphasis is placed on methodological improvements and procedural modifications introduced during the planning process, specifically in the following domains: research and analysis of mobility patterns, development of networks for sustainable modes of transport, measures aimed at influencing user behavior, and the enhancement of conditions for mobility. Clearly defined and operationalized activities are systematized within the implementation action plan, which constitutes the principal instrument for executing the planned measures and achieving the defined objectives.
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