Innovative mobility solutions to enhance the attractiveness of public transport in border regions

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Central Europe

Date of latest update: 2025-03-13

Description

Description (EN):

Connectivity at the cross-border level is a critical location factor ensuring the economic prosperity and cohesion of Central Europe. While connections between major urban hubs are usually guaranteed, the same cannot be stated when it comes to peripheral areas such as border regions. About 30 % of the EU population lives in internal border regions. Welfare in these regions is significantly influenced by connectivity and accessibility on either side of the border. The project will address these issues through the joint development of pilot actions and solutions in the fields of cross-border open traveller information systems as well as the implementation of concepts for smart public transport stops and services that are dedicated to the conditions of rural and peripheral areas. Partners from two border regions – one linking Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland and one in connection with Austria, Slovenia, and Italy – have teamed up to address the mentioned topics. The project builds on selected results of the Central Europe project TRANS-BORDERS. First, the project focuses on the digitalization of public transport services and aims to introduce innovative digital solutions such as open journey planners (OJP) in the participating regions. This approach goes beyond existing practice as it aims to introduce these digital solutions across borders, thereby enabling attractive cross-border public transport such as demand-responsive and flexible passenger services. Second, based on the results and findings of the activities in terms of travel information systems, the project will elaborate concepts for the upgrade of conventional public transport stops in rural areas to modern mobility points with modules for corresponding service offers and the integration of OJP functionalities. The concept is planned to be implemented in a first step with selected pilots in both border regions and in a second step - based on the evaluation of the pilots - with planning and funding applications for a roll-out on a wider scale, using external financing sources. Third, the project will demonstrate attractive and demand-oriented mobility services in border areas through the implementation of a set of pilots, which combine the functionality of OJP with the integration in state-of-the-art mobility points (as upgraded bus stops) and combination with new bus services improving the connectivity of the border regions to urban nodes and main EU transport corridors. The project will adopt relevant solutions that will help to produce, in the medium and long term, significant changes in the development of new forms of sustainable and multimodal mobility, at cross-border and transnational levels, supporting the development of cross-border public transport services, thus benefitting both the entire Programme Area and the related macro-regional strategies implementation. Regional Action Plans will outline tailored measures to achieve project objectives, considering the unique needs and challenges of both border regions as well as representative conditions in other CE border areas. They guide the implementation of digital solutions in cross-border public transport and stop transformation, promoting collaboration among project partners, stakeholders, and regional authorities also beyond the project lifetime. In summary, this integrated project approach is innovative as it addresses the identified challenges and needs in the public transport sector in peripheral areas through the cross-border cooperation of relevant partners and decision-makers, the introduction of innovative digital solutions, improved public transport services infrastructure and services - both as concepts and as pilots. Transnational cooperation in the project will build on various levels of experience and good practices in the mentioned thematic fields. Accordingly, the existing synergies and the planned collaboration will - compared to bilateral cooperation only - result in increased capacities of the participating regions to develop and implement sustainable transport and mobility services in border areas. This will also improve the coordination between transport stakeholders and the access of regions to the main transport corridors and nodes. The planned pilot actions will demonstrate the feasibility of novel approaches. The planned investment preparation actions are expected to lever investment from other financing instruments. This proceeding is expected to provide a valuable basis for the transfer of the planned solutions to other border regions. The pilots will lead to transferable solutions such as cross-border OJP, a modular concept for mobility points, and solutions for flexible bus operation connecting peripheral border regions with urban nodes and EU transport corridors. By making cross-border public transport more attractive to commuters and tourists, these solutions will contribute to both socioeconomic cohesion and climate protection in border regions.

Expected Achievements (EN):

The project objective of this working package is to develop a joint strategy and derived, tailored regional action plans for the two border regions that incorporate the introduction of digital mobility services and transport services in cross-border regions, with a particular focus on improving transport connections in rural and peripheral areas of Central Europe. This objective will be achieved through collaboration with stakeholders, including policymakers, transport providers as well as a sample of passengers in order to increase awareness, provide user-friendly interfaces, and integrate real-time travel information. The success of the project will be evaluated through regular monitoring and evaluation of the action plans, with the overall goal of improving the efficiency and convenience of public transport systems in the target regions, contributing to economic growth and social cohesion. WP2 focus on better access to cross-border PT & on-demand transport services in the pilot regions (PR) by improving availability, quality & accessibility of cross-border traveller information services (TIS), making use OJP, fostering seamless travelling with sustainable modes in CE. In this way also accessibility of less connected, rural/remote areas & their connectivity to main transport corridors can be increased. WP2 tackles the improvement of the quality of travel data (e.g. increasing availab. of RT data, correctness & completeness of static data) as a basic task, while main focus is on improving existing TIS in the PR, making use of the novel “OJP” approach. WP2 focus on interlinking existing, operational reg. & nat. TIS in the PR. Previous developments & know-how is exploited for specific improvements in the PR (EDITS, LinkingAlps.). Transfer of know-how & results for further development of improved cross-border collab. & seamless mobility in CE will be core of the activities. The WP 3 aims to enhance cross-border public transport services by modernizing and upgrading bus stops to high-quality mobility points and improving cross-border connections, including demand-responsive and flexible services. This enhancement will include the integration of multimodal nodes to facilitate seamless transfers between different modes of transportation. Innovative patterns, such as improved accessibility, will be implemented to enhance the quality and accessibility of the service. This comprehensive approach will facilitate the movement of passengers between neighboring countries, including access to urban nodes and EU transport corridors. Consequently, the planned pilots and solutions will significantly contribute to the economic growth and attractiveness of touristic areas. Ultimately, the outcomes of this WP represent a significant step towards developing a sustainable and efficient public transport network that benefits both residents and tourists.

Project outputs: Transnational strategy on improvement of public transport in border regions(EN)
Cross-Border Transport Enhancement Initiative(EN)
Stakeholder working groups (EN)
Enhanced Cross-Border Cooperation and Mobility in Peripheral Areas(EN)
Improved digital cross-border travel information for Public Transport passengers in the pilot area AT/SI/IT(EN)
Improved digital cross-border travel information for Public Transport passengers in the pilot area DE/CZ(EN)
Cross-border travel information service based on OJP in the cross-border region AT/SI/IT(EN)
Cross-border travel information service based on OJP in the cross-border region DE/CZ(EN)
Innovative bus stop infrastructure(EN)
Smart bus stop toolbox(EN)
Solution for PT services in border regions(EN)
New cross-border bus service on public transport(EN)
Website: http://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/trans-bordersplus/

Thematic information

ICT and digital society Evaluation systems and results Transport and mobility

Priority: (VI-B_CE_3) Cooperating for a better connected central Europe

Priority specific objective: RSO3.2. Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility

Type of intervention: 120 Digitising transport when dedicated in part to greenhouse gas emissions reduction: other transport modes

Partners (10)

Lead Partner: Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Verkehr

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 942286616

Partner’s ID if not PIC: DE286927129

Department: Division 52 Public Transport

Address: Wilhelm-Buck.Strasse, 01097 Dresden, Germany

Department address: Wilhelm-Buck-Str., 01097 Dresden, Germany

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: http://www.smwa.sachsen.de

Total budget: EUR 444 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 355 200.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 88 800.00

Contractors:

Name: LUB Consulting GmbH
VAT registration or tax identification number: DE140135436

Ministrstvo za infrastrukturo Republike Slovenije

Name: Ministrstvo za infrastrukturo Republike Slovenije

Department: National Traffic Management Center (Nacionalni center za upravljanje prometa)

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI25967061 | 2399270000 | registration number (EN)

Address: Tržaška cesta , 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Department address: Dragomelj, 1230 Domžale, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: National public authority

Website: https://www.gov.si/drzavni-organi/ministrstva/ministrstvo-za-infrastrukturo/

Total budget: EUR 149 661.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 119 728.80

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 29 932.20

AustriaTech GmbH

Name: AustriaTech GmbH

Partner’s ID if not PIC: ATU39393704

Address: Raimundgasse, 1020 Vienna, Austria

Legal status: public

Organisation type: National public authority

Website: https://www.austriatech.at/

Total budget: EUR 149 100.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 119 280.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 29 820.00

Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia

Name: Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia

Department: Central Directorate for infrastructure and territory – Regional and Local Public Transport Division

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 983174347

Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT00526040324 | 80014930327 | Fiscal code (EN)

Address: Piazza Unità d'Italia, 34121 Trieste, Italy

Department address: Via Carducci, 34133 Trieste, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: https://www.regione.fvg.it/rafvg/cms/RAFVG/

Total budget: EUR 292 300.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 233 840.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 58 460.00

Amt der Kärntner Landesregierung – Abteilung 7 Wirtschaft, Tourismus und Mobilität

Name: Amt der Kärntner Landesregierung – Abteilung 7 Wirtschaft, Tourismus und Mobilität

Department: Mobility

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 951925894

Partner’s ID if not PIC: ATU36845900

Address: Mießtaler Straße, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria

Department address: Mießtaler Straße, 9020 Klagenfurt, Austria

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: https://www.ktn.gv.at/

Total budget: EUR 135 532.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 108 425.60

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 27 106.40

Posoški razvojni center

Name: Posoški razvojni center

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 945744375

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI32155425

Address: Trg tigrovcev, 5220 Tolmin, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://www.prc.si

Total budget: EUR 198 900.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 159 120.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 39 780.00

Verkehrsverbund Kärnten GmbH

Name: Verkehrsverbund Kärnten GmbH

Department: Stabstelle Digitale Transformation

Partner’s ID if not PIC: ATU50840005

Address: Bahnhofplatz, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria

Department address: Bahnhofplatz, 9020 Klagenfurt, Austria

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website: http://www.kaerntner-linien.at

Total budget: EUR 296 310.40

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 237 048.32

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 59 262.08

RRA Koroška, regionalna razvojna agencija za Koroška regijo, d. o. o.

Name: RRA Koroška, regionalna razvojna agencija za Koroška regijo, d. o. o.

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI58273069

Address: Meža, 2370 Dravograd, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://www.rra-koroska.si

Total budget: EUR 182 826.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 146 260.80

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 36 565.20

KORID LK, spol. s r.o.

Name: KORID LK, spol. s r.o.

Partner’s ID if not PIC: CZ27267351

Address: U Jezu, 46180 Liberec, Czech Republic

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Other

Website: http://www.iidol.cz

Total budget: EUR 186 600.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 149 280.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 37 320.00

Verkehrsverbund Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien GmbH

Name: Verkehrsverbund Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien GmbH

Department: Transport

Partner’s ID if not PIC: DE242649861

Address: Rathenauplatz , 02625 Bautzen, Germany

Department address: Rathenauplatz, 02625 Bautzen, Germany

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Infrastructure and (public) service provider

Website: http://www.zvon.de

Total budget: EUR 296 920.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 237 536.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 59 384.00

Contractors:

Name: ABSt Sachsen e.V.
VAT registration or tax identification number: DE 215102451
Name: Christoph Mehnert
VAT registration or tax identification number: DE268973279

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Summary

Project name (EN): Innovative mobility solutions to enhance the attractiveness of public transport in border regions

Project acronym: TRANS-BORDERS+

Project ID: CE0200733

Project start date: 2024-06-01

Project end date: 2026-11-30

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

Interreg Va SN-CZ (EN) | Looking for funding opportunities to apply for funding during the project period (EN), Interreg Va AT-SI (EN) | Looking for funding opportunities to apply for funding during the project period (EN), Interreg Va IT-SI (EN) | Looking for funding opportunities to apply for funding during the project period (EN), Interreg Va AT-IT (EN) | Looking for funding opportunities to apply for funding during the project period (EN), Multimodal Digital Mobility Services
DG MOVE B4, Proposal for a Regulation
https://ec.europa.eu/transport/themes/its/road/action_plan/multimodal-travel-information_en (EN) | Multimodal digital mobility services (MDMS) are currently deployed in a fragmented manner, lacking proper legal and market frameworks to develop more successfully and provide a full range of offers across the EU. While Mobility as a Service (MaaS) applications are being developed in many cities, the legal framework for their development varies from one Member State to another. For long distances, few multimodal digital services, offering comprehensive multimodal, multi-operator options to passengers, exist. Many issues remain, such as difficult cooperation between mobility operators and multimodal digital mobility services, complex and lengthy negotiations to obtain licences and distribution agreements, the lack of common standards and interfaces, and the lack of solutions concerning revenue sharing. In some cases, those distribution agreements between operators (both public and private) and digital service providers are unbalanced due to unequal bargaining power in favour of incumbent operators.
The Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1926 on EU-wide multimodal travel information services establishes the necessary specifications to ensure that multimodal travel information services are accurate and available across borders to users. Currently, the Delegated Regulation supports the development of multimodal travel information services by mandating the accessibility and the possibility to exchange and reuse static travel and traffic information data, if they exist in digital machine-readable format, on National Access Points. Services facilitating payment and booking of mobility products are not in the current scope of this Delegated Regulation but will be covered by this new initiative. On the one hand, the activities of WP 2 (OJP) will address these issues. On the other hand, the initiative supports the implementation of WP 2 outputs. (EN), EU project NAPCORE
Duration 04/2021 - 12/2024
http://www.napcore.eu/
https://www.uitp.org/projects/napcore/ (EN) | APCORE stands for National Access Point Coordination Organisation for Europe: it is a newly formed organisation to coordinate and harmonise more than 30 mobility data platforms all over Europe.
By now, there are more than 30 operational NAPs in virtually all EU Member States (and beyond). However, it has become apparent that the NAPs are quite different in their setup and data access interfaces. Also, the data published looks different throughout Europe from a data format and standard perspective.
NAPCORE has been launched as a coordination mechanism to improve interoperability of the NAPs as the backbone of European mobility data exchange. NAPCORE enhances the interoperability of mobility-related data in Europe with mobility data standard harmonisation and alignment. Also, NAPCORE empowers National Access Points (NAP) in defining and implementing standard procedures and strategies, strengthening their position and supporting steps towards creating European-wide solutions to facilitate the use of EU-wide data better.
NAPCORE has been launched as a coordination mechanism to improve interoperability of the NAPs as the backbone of European mobility data exchange. NAPCORE enhances the interoperability of mobility-related data in Europe with mobility data standard harmonisation and alignment. Also, NAPCORE empowers NAPs in defining and implementing standard procedures and strategy, strengthening their position and supporting steps towards creating European-wide solutions to facilitate the use of EU-wide data better.
NAPCORE is coordinated by Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (BASt) and includes 35 other partners. Initially, the project will run until the end of 2024, but the goal is to establish a long-lasting and future-oriented platform organisation.
Accordingly, strong synergies exist with the project activities in WP 2 (Open Journey Planning in coordination with NAPs in Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Slovenia, and Italy as NAPCORE project partners). (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 332 149.40

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 865 719.52

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 1 865 719.52. Co-financing rate, 80.00%.

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Analysis report on innovative mobility services for cross-border public transport
Strategy building methodology
Transnational strategy on improvement of public transport in border regions
Stakeholder engagement strategy
Stakeholder working groups
Midterm evaluation
2 Stakeholder Workshops
Draft of 2 Regional Action Plans
2 Dialogue forums "Future Cross-border mobility and public transport"
Capitalisation plan report
1 Peer review meeting in Klagenfurt
2 Plans on cross-border public transport enhancement initiatives
Adoption of regional actions plans on cross-border public transport enhancement initiative
Analysis Report on the state-of-the-art of traveller information services in the pilot regions
Documentation Report on the intra-organisational learning sessions on OJP implementation
Report on improvements in data quality in the involved regions
Pilot Action developed/improved OJP in the pilot area Carinthia-FVG-Northern Slovenia
Pilot Action developed/improved OJP in the pilot area Saxony - Liberec region
Demonstration plan for the pilot area AT/SI/IT
Demonstration plan for the pilot area DE/CZ
Solution report on the demonstration of OJP-based cross-border TIS in the pilot area AT/SI/IT
Solution report on the demonstration of OJP-based cross-border TIS in the pilot area DE/CZ
Recommendations for upgrading traveller information services in Central Europe
Recommendations for setting up new traveller information services in Central Europe
Information brief: OJP as a tool for improved cross-border travel information services
Report on stakeholder events
Joint methodology for analysis
Analysis of public transport stops and services
Preparing investment plans for future public transport mobility points
Toolbox for construction and upgrade of mobility points in border regions under digital aspects
Identification and planning of improved and innovative cross-border bus services.
Decision-making tool for implementation of modern cross-border bus services
Identification and planning of a pilot cross-border bus line SI/AT/IT.
Pilot toolbox for construction, upgrade of mobility points in border regions (reg. digital aspects)
Pilot implementation of innovative cross-border bus services IT/SI
Test of Decision-making tool for the implementation of modern cross-border bus services
Pilot implementation of a three borders bus line
Conference aimed at strengthening the backbone of cross-border transportation.
Pilot action report new cross-border solutions and bus services on PT
Methodology of the evaluation
Pilot actions evaluation report
Toolbox to establish joint cross-border bus stop concept
Solution for PT services in border regions

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EuropeanGreenDeal The project contributes to the EU Green Deal by promoting sustainable mobility solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting the use of alternative fuels. By improving public transportation systems, encouraging the use of electric vehicles, and promoting cycling and walking, the project aims to reduce the dependence on cars and encourage more sustainable modes of transportation. In addition, the project also promotes the use of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies in transportation infrastructure. By implementing these measures, the project contributes to the EU's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and creating a greener and more sustainable Europe.
TerritorialAgenda2030 The project contributes to the EU Territorial Agenda 2030 by addressing several of its key priorities, such as promoting sustainable and smart mobility solutions, improving accessibility and connectivity, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, and promoting digital transformation. By implementing innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, the project aims to enhance the territorial cohesion of the participating regions and foster economic growth and social inclusion. In addition, the project's emphasis on cross-border and transnational cooperation aligns with the Territorial Agenda's goal of promoting territorial cohesion and reducing disparities across different regions and territories.
EUStrategyDanubeRegion The project will contribute to the EUSDR by improving the transport connections and mobility options in the Danube region. The project aims to develop a transnational mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solution that will allow for seamless travel across borders and regions, promoting the sustainable and efficient use of transport systems.
EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project will contribute to the EUSAIR by improving the connectivity and accessibility of the Adriatic and Ionian regions through the development of the MaaS solution. The project will focus on developing a sustainable and integrated transport system that will support economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
EUStrategyBalticSeaRegion Although the project regions are not directly located in the Baltic Sea Region, the project can still contribute to the EUSBSR by developing a transnational mobility solution that can be adapted and implemented in other regions. The project aims to create a replicable model for sustainable and integrated transport systems that can be applied in other regions facing similar challenges.
EUStrategyAlpineRegion The project will contribute to the EUSALP by promoting sustainable and integrated mobility solutions in the Alpine region. The MaaS solution developed in the project will enable seamless travel across the Alpine region and help to reduce the environmental impact of transport systems in the region.
Other The project contributes to the EU's Digital Single Market strategy by leveraging digital technologies to improve the accessibility and efficiency of public transport services. By implementing an integrated MaaS system, the project aims to increase the use of public transport and reduce the reliance on private cars, thereby promoting sustainable mobility and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the project's focus on cross-border cooperation and the development of a transnational network of public transport operators aligns with the EU's objectives of promoting territorial cohesion and improving connectivity within the European Union.

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:
RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:
RCO 120 - Projects supporting cooperation across borders to develop urban-rural linkages, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
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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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B Central Europe

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Innovative mobility solutions to enhance the attractiveness of public transport in border regions

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