Regional Mobility Center Koroška

The purpose of the project is to establish strategic and goal-oriented transport planning, integrated transport management and the implementation of a transport policy that prioritizes sustainable transport at the regional level, thereby testing the usefulness and feasibility of the continued operation and systemic financing of RCM in Slovenia.

The aim of the project is to increase the use of environmentally friendly mobility means through a systematic approach and integration of all administrative levels, thereby contributing to reducing the negative environmental impacts of transport and contributing to mitigating the consequences of climate change through the development and testing of a regional mobility management model. Transport and sustainable mobility are inextricably linked to our everyday lives, so the effects and achievements of the project will have a positive impact on society as a whole.

The project includes the following tasks or activities:

• Support for integrated transport planning at the regional level.
• Support for the national coordination of the European Mobility Week (hereinafter referred to as ETM).
• Support for the national cycling coordinator.
• Support for the national public passenger transport management company.
• Communication with key stakeholders on sustainable mobility for a higher level of awareness: citizens (collecting initiatives, proposals, informing, raising public awareness) and municipalities (informing, consulting, training and education, support in the implementation of regional projects, collecting initiatives, proposals), NGOs.
• Support to municipalities and the ministry responsible for transport policy.

Who is the project intended for:

• Public sector – ministries and civil services.
• Local communities, municipalities.
• Local population – households, individuals, associations, visitors.
• Vulnerable groups.

Project benefits:

RCM Koroška strives for: accessibility and mobility for all citizens, also in rural areas, including vulnerable groups, with the aim of creating a more sustainable, efficient and inclusive transport system that will contribute to the general well-being of local communities and beyond.

Improving mobility and connectivity in the region.

Providing those services that are important for mobility management at the national level and those that are necessary for mobility management at the local level (activities for municipalities), with RCM Koroška acting as a connecting, supporting entity.

Implementing new solutions in the field of sustainable mobility with appropriately trained personnel.

Educating decision-makers at regional and local levels and users on topics related to sustainable mobility.

Success stories:

The Koroška Regional Mobility Center was established as a pilot project in our region in 2022 as part of the then ReMOBIL project. Based on positive results and impacts, its implementation is being expanded and continued within the framework of the Regional Development Agreement.

The region is recognized for its pioneering work in the field of cycling (Dravska kolesarska pot, Štrekna) and innovative public transport services (Saturday Cycling Train, Štrekna bus). As the first development region in Slovenia, it also produced a Regional Comprehensive Transport Strategy (RCPS).