INCLUDES – Promoting just and inclusive mobility policies in European regions

Seven European partners striving for equal mobility

Project duration

1.5.2025 – 31.7.2029

Source of funding

Interreg Europe

Total funding

1 710 084 €

The needs of vulnerable users in European mobility systems, such as the elderly, people with physical or sensory disabilities, pregnant women or children, are still not always fully addressed. EU policies need to be improved to ensure our mobility systems are just, affordable, available, accessible and appropriate for all. INCLUDES brings together seven partners from six European countries with the shared aim of improving the implementation of public policies to support regions transitioning towards low-carbon, sustainable and inclusive transport. This project will build public authorities’ capacities to design more inclusive mobility policies via an open exchange of information and by sharing practical examples on the different dimensions of just and inclusive mobility planning.

Local, regional, and national policies are crucial for planning, investment, procurement, and regulation of transport and mobility. To ensure justice and inclusivity in these policies, the INCLUDES project focuses on three main objectives:

1. Assessing the current state of inclusion in transport and mobility planning and policies in partner regions.
2. Exploring thematic sub-topics at different learning levels.
3. Improving policies based on identified needs and knowledge gained from regional and interregional learning processes.

Assessment framework to support policy making

A policy assessment framework is developed to aid this process, based on the barriers, success factors, and conditions influencing inclusive mobility planning. The project uses a thematic approach with five key topics: three thematic aspects (physical, digital, and financial accessibility) and two methodological aspects (data as a governing tool and participatory methods).

Improving policies for a more inclusive, just, and low-carbon mobility system.

The project aims to enhance both individual and organizational capacities to improve policies for a more inclusive, just, and low-carbon mobility system. Interregional meetings and local stakeholders play a vital role in this process, providing insights into local conditions and enabling knowledge exchange.

Genuine needs from the stakeholders

Policies developed by and for vulnerable users ensure genuine needs are addressed. Stakeholders, including associations representing vulnerable users, are involved from the start to contextualize themes and localize learnings. Continuous review and analysis of good practices feed into policy development, with peer reviews assessing policy improvements towards the end of the core phase.