EURegionsWeek Close-to-you – Moving beyond infrastructure: Co-designing inclusive mobility for sustainable regions
This online Local Dialogue addresses the persistent challenge of making urban transport truly inclusive by shifting the focus from technical infrastructure to the people who use the system. Hosted by the Department of International Research Projects (ERAdiate+) at the University of Zilina (UNIZA) as a PIONEER Alliance initiative, with the support of Laurea University of Applied Sciences (LAUREA), the event explores the social, governance, and behavioural dimensions of mobility, areas often underrepresented in mainstream transport research. The session features perspectives from the regional innovation agency INOVIA as well as a real-world case study on school commute safety presented by the City of Trnava. This event is part of the EURegionsWeek Close-to-you programme of the European Week of Regions and Cities.
Aligned with the motto “Strong regions, strong Europe”, the session demonstrates how place-based solutions can tackle transport poverty and accessibility for vulnerable groups.
The 90-minute session is divided into two parts:
- Part 1, Perspectives & Insights, brings together academic and research perspectives from the University of Zilina and Laurea University of Applied Sciences, regional innovation insights from INOVIA, and a municipal case study on school safety presented by the City of Trnava.
- Part 2, Dialogue & Co-Creation, broadens participation further by actively involving students, citizens, speakers and local stakeholders in an interactive co-creation workshop and open debate. Overall, the programme bridges the gap between academic evidence, regional innovation and municipal policy.
No specific technical expertise is required, and everyone’s perspective is welcome. Join us to help ensure that sustainable mobility transitions are equitable, safe and responsive to everyday community needs.
We look forward to hearing your ideas and welcoming you to the dialogue!