Optimizing and greening Public Transport networks through Integration with Urban Planning and data-driven approaches
Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Central EuropeDescription
Project supporting cooperation across borders to develop urban-rural linkages
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Strategies and action plans(EN)
Jointly developed Pilot actions for selected public transport system in project areas(EN)
Jointly developed thematic solutions for improvement of PT systems in CE(EN)
Transnational toolkit for optimization of public transport systems(EN)
Website: https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/opti-up/
Thematic information
Priority: (VI-B_CE_2) Cooperating for a greener central Europe
Priority specific objective: RSO2.8. Promoting sustainable multimodal urban mobility, as part of transition to a net zero carbon economy
Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility
Type of intervention: 081 Clean urban transport infrastructure
Partners (9)
Lead Partner: Ernst&Young Savjetovanje d.o.o.
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 902860384
Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR82067332481 | N/A | N/A (EN)
Address: Radnička cesta, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Department address: Radnička cesta, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Legal status: private
Organisation type: SME
Website: https://www.ey.com/hr_hr
Total budget: EUR 487 500.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 390 000.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 97 500.00
- Gradski prijevoz putnika d.o.o. Osijek
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Name: Gradski prijevoz putnika d.o.o. Osijek
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 899752310
Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR96779488329 | N/A | N/A (EN)
Address: Ulica cara Hadrijana, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Department address: Ulica cara Hadrijana, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider
Website: https://web.gpp-osijek.com/
Total budget: EUR 157 080.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 125 664.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 31 416.00
- Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích
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Name: Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 949520003
Partner’s ID if not PIC: CZ75081431 | N/A | CZ CESKE04 (ERASMUS CODE) (EN)
Address: Okružní, 370 04 České Budějovice, Czech Republic
Department address: Okružní, 370 04 České Budějovice, Czech Republic
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: https://www.vstecb.cz/
Total budget: EUR 212 323.39
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 169 858.71
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 42 464.68
- Technische Universitaet Wien
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Name: Technische Universitaet Wien
Department: Research Unit Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999979888
Partner’s ID if not PIC: ATU37675002 | N/A | N/A (EN)
Address: Karlsplatz , A-1040 Wien, Austria
Department address: Karlsplatz, A-1040 Wien, Austria
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: http://www.tuwien.at
Total budget: EUR 324 172.80
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 259 338.24
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 64 834.56
- Prometni institut Ljubljana d.o.o.
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Name: Prometni institut Ljubljana d.o.o.
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 991581919
Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI34722645 | N/A | N/A (EN)
Address: Kolodvorska, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Department address: Kolodvorska, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: https://prometni-institut.si/
Total budget: EUR 230 750.25
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 184 600.20
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 46 150.05
- Paksi Közlekedési Kft.
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Name: Paksi Közlekedési Kft.
Partner’s ID if not PIC: HU27323500 | N/A | N/A (EN)
Address: Dózsa György út, 7030 Paks, Hungary
Department address: Dózsa György út, 7030 Paks, Hungary
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider
Website: https://paksbusz.hu/
Total budget: EUR 189 420.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 151 536.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 37 884.00
- DDRIÜ Dél-Dunántúli Regionális Innovációs Ügynökség Nonprofit Kft
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Name: DDRIÜ Dél-Dunántúli Regionális Innovációs Ügynökség Nonprofit Kft
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 954379994
Partner’s ID if not PIC: HU14194799 | N/A | N/A (EN)
Address: Mária utca, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
Department address: Mária utca, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Sectoral agency
Website: https://ddriu.hu/en/home/
Total budget: EUR 246 450.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 197 160.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 49 290.00
- Agenzia per la mobilità e il trasporto pubblico locale di Modena S.p.A.
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Name: Agenzia per la mobilità e il trasporto pubblico locale di Modena S.p.A.
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 917783058
Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT02727930360 | N/A | N/A (EN)
Address: Strada Sant'Anna, 41122 Modena, Italy
Department address: Strada Sant'Anna, 41122 Modena, Italy
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider
Website: https://www.amo.mo.it
Total budget: EUR 175 289.50
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 140 231.60
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 35 057.90
- Poliedra–Centro di servizio e consulenza del Politecnico di Milano su pianificazione ambientale
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Name: Poliedra–Centro di servizio e consulenza del Politecnico di Milano su pianificazione ambientale
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 998196155
Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT12903700156 | N/A | N/A (EN)
Address: Via G. Colombo, 20133 Milano, Italy
Department address: Via G. Colombo, 20133 Milano, Italy
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: https://www.poliedra.polimi.it/
Total budget: EUR 238 000.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 190 400.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 47 600.00
Contractors:
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Name: BMG ADVISORY -Massimo Leonardi
VAT registration or tax identification number: 10998090962
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Name: BMG ADVISORY -Massimo Leonardi
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Summary
Project acronym: OPTI-UP
Project ID: CE0200713
Project start date: 2024-05-01
Project end date: 2026-10-31
Project status: ongoing
Relevant linked projects:
- UPPER – Unleashing the Potential of Public Transport in Europe – Horizon Europe (EN) | *For each foreseen project, the synergy between projects and the prevention of overlapping and duplication of activities will be ensured through the implementation of joint coordination activities, which are:
- 1. Regular communication between the project teams
- 2. Exchange of information and best practices
- 3. Cross-participation in workshops and events
- 4. Alignment of methodologies to avoid duplication
- OPTI-UP can provide detailed data from modeling and integration between urban and public transport planning, which can inform the measures implemented by UPPER. The insights from OPTI-UP can help UPPER optimize the public transport offer, in line with user needs and patterns, and encourage behavioural change in favour of public transport uptake.
- (EN), SPINE
- Smart Public transport Initiatives for Climate-Neutral cities in Europe – Horizon Europe (EN) | Specifically, the OPTI-UP project could leverage the innovative simulation and Digital Twining (DT) tools, open data, and behavioral models developed by SPINE to obtain detailed data for modeling and integration between urban and public transport planning. Meanwhile, the SPINE project could benefit from the experience of OPTI-UP in optimizing public transport offerings in line with user needs and patterns, seeking users' involvement in the overall mobility decision chain, and encouraging behavioral change in favor of public transport uptake. (EN), DREAM_PACE – Interreg Central Europe (EN) | The OPTI-UP project and the DREAM_PACE project share a common goal of improving mobility and accessibility for citizens through PT. While the DREAM_PACE project focuses on developing innovative demand-responsive transport (DRT) concepts, the OPTI-UP project focuses on optimizing public transport networks to make the service more sustainable and efficient.
- The DREAM_PACE project can seek to leverage the results of the OPTI-UP project to optimize and integrate the DRT solutions developed in the project. For instance, the DREAM_PACE project can integrate the optimized public transport services developed in the OPTI-UP project with the innovative DRT solutions developed by DREAM_PACE, resulting in a more comprehensive and integrated mobility network. (EN), SUSTANCE – Sustainable public transport solutions and innovative governance schemes for improving connectivity in Central Europe – Interreg Central Europe (EN) | The OPTI-UP project and the SUSTANCE project have similar goals in improving public transport in Europe. OPTI-UP focuses on optimizing public transport networks using advanced data analytics and modeling techniques to reduce emissions, increase accessibility and affordability, and align with development goals. SUSTANCE focuses on developing innovative public transport solutions in peripheral and cross-border areas of Central Europe to reduce individual mobility and promote socio-economic development. (EN)
Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 260 985.94
Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 808 788.75
Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%
Co-financing sources:
- ERDF: Amount, EUR 1 808 788.75. Co-financing rate, 80.00%.
Investments, deliverables, policy contributions
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Deliverables:
- Comprehensive data report on existing public transport networks and best practices
- Unified database of collected public transport operational indicators in project area
- Comprehensive report of transport models and modeling actions in the project area
- 6 local plans of optimization and integration of public transport network
- Comprehensive strategy for a sustainable and efficient public transport networks in Central Europe
- Pilot action report for Modena and Grosuplje project area
- Pilot action report for Paks and Osijek project area
- Pilot action report for Pécs and Český Krumlov project area
- Comprehensive evaluation report and recommendations for thematic solutions scaling up
- Final solution for improved DRT service in the cities of Modena and Grosuplje
- Final solution for improved PT network efficiency in the cities of Paks and Osijek
- Final solution for better usage of alternative PT vehicle in the cities of Pécs and Český Krumlov
- A detailed report on the development process of the toolkit
- 1 comprehensive and user-friendly toolkit
- A training program for users of the toolkit
- Public awareness campaign
- Cooperation agreement among project partners and associated project partners
Contribution to wider strategies and policies:
- EuropeanGreenDeal The project covers Programme's SO 2.5. and is fully aligned with element 2.1.5. "Accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility" since its entire implementation will contribute to the realization of green public transport services in Central Europe by optimizing network efficiency and increasing ridership, i.e. it will contribute to reducing transport emissions, increase accessibility and affordability of public transport, and contribute to a more sustainable future of small and medium-sized cities in central Europe.
- TerritorialAgenda2030 The project is aligned with the Territorial Agenda 2030 document, given that its implementation will contribute to the territorial cohesion of the Programme Area, by contributing to solving the problems highlighted in the Agenda, i.e. increasing economic and social disparities between places and between people along with environmental risks and pressures, through the implementation off envisaged project activities.
- The planned project activities include optimizing public transport network efficiency and increasing ridership through the use of advanced data analytics and modelling techniques to design more efficient and sustainable transport connections and through collaboration with relevant authorities and stakeholders to align with the development goals of the project area.
- The implementation of the project's activities will achieve the project's overall objective (reduce transport emissions, increase accessibility and affordability of public transport, and contribute to a more sustainable future of small and medium-sized cities in central Europe), and its achievement will also contribute to the achievement of the objective of Just Europe and its 3 priorities, as well as the objective of Green Europe and the priority of Sustainable Connections. By improving connectivity and accessibility of public transport, the project will contribute to the promotion of economic growth, social cohesion, and sustainable development across the regions, which is in line with the aforementioned objectives and priorities of the Agenda.
- EUStrategyDanubeRegion The project contributes to the EUSDR strategy, i.e. it is aligned with the Priority Area 1b – to improve mobility and multimodality: Rail, Road and Air links within Pillar 1 "Connecting the Danube Region". More precisely, the project is fully aligned with the defined target of Priority Area 1b "To identify relevant and innovative approaches for urban mobility in the EUSDR, facilitate knowledge transfer and exchange of best practices".
- Namely, the planned project activities introduce a relevant and innovative approach to urban mobility. The approach is innovative because it adopts a data-driven approach to planning fundamental elements of public transport (PT) that are often neglected. By using GIS systems, public transport modelling tools, and land use transportation interaction models (LUTI), the project team will precisely identify current and potential transport demand and analyze the interdependence with spatial characteristics to develop a PT network that meets the needs of the specific project area. In addition to that, the project will also apply new approaches to data collection that will allow greater accuracy in data collection and analysis and enable the project team to monitor and optimize the transport network more effectively.
- Also, the core of the project activities is knowledge transfer and exchange of best practices among project partners, which is in line with the previously mentioned target.
- EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project contributes to the EUSAIR strategy, i.e. it is aligned with the Pillar 2 "Connecting the Region" whose overall goal is to improve transport connectivity within the Region by creating reliable transport networks and intermodal connections with the hinterland.
- In relation to above mentioned framework the planned project activities include optimizing public transport network efficiency and increasing ridership through the use of advanced data analytics and modelling techniques to design more efficient and sustainable transport connections and through collaboration with relevant authorities and stakeholders to align with the development goals of the project area. By improving connectivity and accessibility of public transport, the project will contribute to the promotion of economic growth, social cohesion, and sustainable development across the involved regions.
- EUStrategyBalticSeaRegion The project contributes to the EUSBSR strategy, i.e. it is aligned with the Policy Area Transport (PA Transport) that promotes sustainable, efficient and eco-friendly transport. The aim of the Policy Area is to contribute to the implementation of following objectives of the EU Strategy for Baltic Sea Region: Connect the Region and Increase the Prosperity.
- In relation to above mentioned framework the planned project activities include optimizing public transport network efficiency and increasing ridership through the use of advanced data analytics and modelling techniques to design more efficient and sustainable transport connections and through collaboration with relevant authorities and stakeholders to align with the development goals of the project area. By improving connectivity and accessibility of public transport, the project will contribute to the promotion of economic growth, social cohesion, and sustainable development across the involved regions.
- EUStrategyAlpineRegion The project contributes to the EUSALP strategy, i.e. it is aligned with the “2nd Thematic Policy Area: Mobility and Connectivity”, “OBJECTIVE: Sustainable internal and external accessibility to all” and defined priorities: (1) better overall transport systems in terms of sustainability and quality and (2) a better connected society in the region.
- In relation to above mentioned framework the planned project activities include optimizing public transport network efficiency and increasing ridership through the use of advanced data analytics and modelling techniques to design more efficient and sustainable transport connections and through collaboration with relevant authorities and stakeholders to align with the development goals of the project area. By improving connectivity and accessibility of public transport, the project will contribute to the promotion of economic growth, social cohesion, and sustainable development across the involved regions.
- Other The project is aligned with the The CEI Plan of Action for years 2021-2023, Goal 1, Objective 1.1.
- Other HUNGARIAN POLICIES/STRATEGIES:
- One of the strategic goals of the Tolna County Territorial Development Program (2021-2030) is to improve the quality of life in rural areas and maintain the population of rural areas promoting its ability, one of the priorities attached to this goal is the 'demand-oriented rationalization of local and intercity public transport'. The development of transport links in the Paks area appears also as a priority development in the program. The Transport Concept of Paks emphasizes that the reason for the high rate of car use in the city may be that a large area cannot be organically involved in public transport. This supports the need for the OPTI-UP project objectives in the city.
- Other ITALIAN POLICIES/STRATEGIES:
- - PRIT: Integrated Regional Transport Plan of the Emilia-Romagna Region (regional level);
- - PTCP: Provincial Coordination Territorial Planning of the Province of Modena (local level);
- - SUMP of the city of Modena (local level));
- Other SLOVENIAN POLICIES/STRATEGIES:
- -Transport Development Strategy of the Republic of Slovenia until 2030, adopted in 2015 highlights and stimulates environmentally friendly modes of transport
- - Plan of investments in transport and transport infrastructure for 2020-2025 (adopted in 2019) presents action plan for implementing sustainable mobility in the wider urban area of Ljubljana.
- - Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan of the Republic of Slovenia (NECP) (adopted in 2020) until 2030.
- - Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of Municipality of Grosuplje (SUMP) (adopted in 2017) represents a strategic document and a key tool for traffic planning, whilst focusing on measures for the promotion of sustainable mobility. It includes a detailed vision of traffic development, strategic goals and key pillars of action.
- - Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of Ljubljana Urban Region (adopted in 2018), including 26 municipalities. It covers sustainable mobility measures within 5 pillars: walking and cycling, public transport, motorised transport, freight transport and logistics and sustainable mobility planning.
- Other CZECH STRATEGIES/POLICIES:
- 1. The project has several synergies with the Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialization (RIS3) of the Czech Republic, especially with these innovation specialization domains: Environmentally friendly transport, Technologically Advanced and Safe Transport, Smart Cities.
- 2. Transport Policy of the Czech Republic period of 2021 - 2027, with an outlook until 2050
- Other Austrian strategies:
- Austria’s 2030 Mobility Master Plan: Austria’s 2030 Mobility Master Plan laid the foundation in terms of mobility and settlement planning for the transformation of Austria to become climate-neutral by 2040. The knowledge gained from the various activities of OPTI-UP will contribute to the vision of this plan, specifically to the Research, Innovation, and Digitalisation component, both in terms of the theoretical methods as well as toolkits and examples to facilitate better public transport services and demand management.
- Other CROATIA POLICIES/STRATEGIES:
- - Strategy for Transport Development of the Republic of Croatia 2017-2030 (2017) - The strategic measures listed that are relevant to this project include increasing the efficiency of public transport and improving intermodality and accessibility.
- - Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan for the Republic of Croatia 2021-2030 (2019) - Encouraging the development of sustainable integrated transportation at the national level.
- - Master Plan for Transport Development of the City of Osijek and Osijek-Baranja County 2016-2030 - emphasizes the importance of improving the public transport system in FUA Osijek.
- - Study of Urban Transport Development in the Area of the City of Osijek 2018-2025 - emphasizes the importance of implementing measures for reorganizing and optimizing public transport lines.
Programme Common Output Indicator:
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RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
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RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
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RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:
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RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:
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RCO 120 - Projects supporting cooperation across borders to develop urban-rural linkages, Measurement unit:
Programme Common Result Indicator:
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RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
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RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
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RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:
Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSBSR
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Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSALP
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Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSDR
Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSAIR
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Financing programme
2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Central Europe
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2025-03-31
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100 / 100 (100%)
No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)
1 017 / 1 018 (99.9%)
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