The Baltic Sea Region consists of nine countries, eight of which are EU member states (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Sweden, and part of Germany) and part of Norway. Through increasingly close cross-border cooperation, the entire region is working together to seize shared opportunities and overcome threats and challenges. One such challenge is developing countries, regions, and cities sustainably. Sustainable transport systems are a key element of sustainable cities and their functional areas. This concept involves creating mobility solutions that enable residents to move in a safe, accessible, efficient, and environmentally friendly manner. Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) align with the idea of sustainable transport systems, as they serve as comprehensive planning tools that integrate various aspects of spatial planning and urban mobility, from public transport to walking and cycling, as well as urban logistics and private vehicles.

Cooperation on SUMPs within the Baltic Sea Region can lead to the exchange of experiences, best practices, and innovative solutions among cities and regions facing similar mobility challenges. Thanks to joint efforts across the Baltic Sea Region, it is possible to improve planning efficiency, better use available resources, and develop coherent, cross-border transport strategies that support the region’s sustainable development. This cooperation can also help raise awareness of the importance of sustainable mobility and contribute to building competencies and leveraging shared institutional capacity.

This section aims to present and compare the current state of SUMP implementation in individual countries of the Baltic Sea Region, along with key information on national approaches and experiences.