{"id":14835,"date":"2026-04-21T13:57:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reri.org.rs\/two-capitals-two-sustainable-mobility-visions-a-comparative-assessment-of-urban-mobility-plans-in-belgrade-and-podgorica\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:57:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:57:51","slug":"two-capitals-two-sustainable-mobility-visions-a-comparative-assessment-of-urban-mobility-plans-in-belgrade-and-podgorica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reri.org.rs\/en\/two-capitals-two-sustainable-mobility-visions-a-comparative-assessment-of-urban-mobility-plans-in-belgrade-and-podgorica\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Capitals, Two Sustainable Mobility Visions: A Comparative Assessment of Urban Mobility Plans in Belgrade and Podgorica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This project compares urban mobility planning in Belgrade and Podgorica to support more inclusive, sustainable, and EU-aligned transport policies.\r\n<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><b>About the Project<\/b><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This six-month project (February\u2013July 2026) is implemented by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/reri.org.rs\/en\/\"><b>Renewables and Environmental Regulatory Institute (RERI, Serbia)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in partnership with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ecoteam.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Eco-Team (Montenegro)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, within the broader <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/osfwb.org\/project\/strengthening-civil-society-engagement-in-transport-and-mobility-reform-across-the-western-balkans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Transport Policy Partnership<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supported by OSF Western Balkans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It aims to strengthen evidence-based urban mobility policies in the Western Balkans through a comparative assessment of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) of Belgrade and Podgorica, both adopted in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through desk research and a rapid online survey capturing citizens\u2019 experiences, the project identifies key differences, shared challenges, and gaps in mobility planning. The main output will be a comparative policy brief with practical recommendations to better align local strategies with EU standards, including the European Green Deal and the TEN-T Regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Local Impact<\/b><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Belgrade, the project will provide a mid-term reflection on the implementation of the 2020\u20132031 SUMP, highlighting areas for improvement, particularly in relation to air quality and sustainable mobility measures.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Podgorica, the findings will contribute directly to the development of the city\u2019s next-generation SUMP (post-2025).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\r\nBy incorporating citizens\u2019 perspectives, the project promotes more transparent, inclusive, and user-centered mobility planning in both capitals.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Regional Impact<\/b><\/p>\n\n<p>The project creates a platform for knowledge exchange between Serbia and Montenegro and offers a replicable model for comparative SUMP analysis across the Western Balkans.\r\n<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>By linking local findings with Transport Community priorities and EU policy frameworks, it contributes to a more coordinated regional approach to sustainable transport. The final policy recommendations and regional event will support cross-border cooperation and strengthen the role of civil society in advocating for more inclusive and EU-aligned urban mobilety systems.\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This project compares urban mobility planning in Belgrade and Podgorica to support more inclusive, sustainable, and EU-aligned transport policies. 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