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 €

Mobility systems should be accessible to all, despite physical, sensory or cognitive capabilities. The needs of vulnerable users in European mobility systems, such as the elderly, people with physical or sensory disabilities, pregnant women or children, are, however, still not always fully addressed. Policies in European countries 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. The 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 inclusion 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 the partner regions.
2. Exploring thematic sub-topics on different levels of learning.
3. Improving policies based on identified needs and knowledge gained from regional and interregional learning processes.

Applying a thematic approach to improve policies

The project applies 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). In addition, a policy assessment framework is developed to aid with the policy improvement process, utilizing knowledge on the barriers, success factors, and conditions influencing inclusive mobility planning.

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

Collaboration and learning at the heart of the project

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 learning process, providing insights into local conditions and enabling knowledge exchange. Continuous review and analysis of good practices also feed into policy development, with peer reviews assessing policy improvements.

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. In the Turku region, for example, the project is developing the Turku region transport system plan in cooperation with transport system working groups and local associations.