The SUM Project aims to promote the implementation of local/regional policies regarding sustainable urban mobility, trying to minimize three serious problems: CO2 emissions causing the greenhouse effect, the energy dependence which puts us in a situation of high economic and political instability, and pollution of the cities which leads to serious consequences for health and quality of life.

The overall objective of The SUM Project is to contribute to the promotion and consolidation of sustainable urban transport modes through interregional cooperation.

The operational objectives are:

• Promoting knowledge sharing and joint discussion on regional practices to benefit sustainable mobility, creating greater awareness in the field of sustainable urban mobility.
• Enhancing the regions with less experience in new eco-friendly modes of transport in order that they can work together with more advanced regions in this field, drawing on their knowledge and expertise.
• Identifying the most effective practices to ensure that citizens adopt behaviours and habits more sustainable in urban mobility, analyzing information and awareness campaigns, the sustainable transport alternatives available and advantages for the population.
• Specifying in an Implementation Plan the necessary actions to implement the gained experiences and knowledge in each region through the participation in the program.

This consortium is composed by: Municipality of Vigo, Regional Management Agency of Energy, Region of Murcia, Regional Agency for Energy and Environment in the Algarve, Municipality of Messina, Municipality of Reggio Emilia, Riga City Council, City of Katowice Municipality of Vratsa, Sofia Municipality, Regional Energy Agency of Pazardjik, Amiens City council, The Skåne Association of Local Authorities, Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden, Essex County Council.

The main OUTPUTS expected are:

• 7 interregional events for the exchange of experiences.
• 196 participants in these events.
• 15 good practices identified.
• 14 regional/local policies and instruments addressed in the field tackled by operation.
• 14 implementation plans.
• 5 press releases disseminated.
• 2 brochures created.
• 3.734 copies of brochures disseminated.
• 5 newsletters created.
• 14.000 copies of newsletters disseminated.
• 19 dissemination events organised.

The main RESULTS expected are:

• 28 members of the staff who will increase their capacities as a result of the exchange.
• 9 good practices successfully transferred.
• 9 regional/local policies and instruments improved.
• 75 articles/appearances in press and media.
• 240 participants in the dissemination events.
• 300 visits to the website per month.