SPARK Project

28/07/2026

How do we build cities that are more connected, more efficient and closer to people’s needs?

At the SPARK Local Stakeholder Group meeting in Latsia–Geri, local partners discussed the future of urban mobility: better traffic management, more efficient public transport, improved solutions for walking and cycling, and the use of data and smart technologies in city planning.

The meeting was another important step in connecting local challenges with European good practices and Smart Traffic Management solutions.

Through SPARK, urban mobility becomes a shared process, built together with the local administration, relevant stakeholders and the community.

Smart planning. Local dialogue. Better mobility.

SPARK – Inspiring Smart Mobility, Together!

Interreg Europe
SPARK Project

27/04/2026

SPARK Study Visit in the Beiras and Serra da Estrela Region, Portugal

On April 21–22, 2026, partners of the SPARK – Smart Planning for Agile Urban Mobility Solutions project gathered in the Beiras and Serra da Estrela Region for a Study Visit that went far beyond a regular meeting 👇

💡 Why does it matter?
Because urban mobility doesn’t evolve in isolation. It grows through exchange, testing, and adaptation to each city’s reality.

In just two days, partners:
✔️ exchanged good practices across regions with different challenges
✔️ analysed real policies (LAR & Good Practices)
✔️ identified concrete, transferable solutions

🚐 One inspiring example: flexible (on-demand) transport:
➡️ adapts to real user needs
➡️ optimises routes in real time
➡️ connects underserved areas

👉 The result? Greater access, lower costs, and more connected communities.

What did we learn?
There are no “copy-paste” solutions. There are smart solutions—locally built, European-inspired.

🤝 For Alba Iulia and all partners, this experience means:
✔️ ideas ready to be applied
✔️ validation of current directions
✔️ new opportunities for piloting

The takeaway?
The mobility of the future is not just about infrastructure.
It’s about data, collaboration, and better decisions—together.

SPARK – Inspiring Smart Mobility, Together!
Interreg Europe
SPARK Project

01/04/2026

🚦 The future of mobility is being discussed now. Together.

A new meeting of local stakeholders dedicated to the SPARK project took place in Alba Iulia on March 30, 2026.

Public institutions, academia and local organisations came together to discuss an essential topic for the city: how to turn data, collaboration and strategic planning into real solutions for urban mobility.

A central focus of the meeting was the discussion on the next steps for updating the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP).

In the spirit of the SPARK project, the discussions went straight to what matters most: what data is needed from local stakeholders, how it can be collected in a relevant way, and how it will be used to support concrete, smart measures tailored to local realities.

For SPARK, meetings like this mean more than consultation. They stand for practical dialogue, shared learning, and the joint building of a local vision for more sustainable mobility.

📍 In Alba Iulia, SPARK brings together ideas, institutions, and concrete steps for change.

SPARK – Inspiring Smart Mobility, Together!

Interreg Europe

SPARK Project

16/03/2026

Good Practices in Motion

Across Europe, partners in the SPARK – Interreg Europe project are working together to identify and document good practices in urban mobility – solutions that already work and can inspire other cities and regions.

From cycling infrastructure and smart public transport solutions to digital platforms and road safety innovations, each partner contributes real-life examples that can be adapted and replicated across Europe.

🔎 These examples will become part of the SPARK shared toolbox – a growing collection of practical solutions designed to help cities move faster from ideas to implementation.

Together, we turn local experience into European inspiration.

👉 Discover more:
https://www.interregeurope.eu/spark/news-and-events/news/good-practices-in-motion-sparks-shared-toolbox

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Interreg Europe brings regional and local governments together to share innovative and sustainable solutions to regional development challenges.

20/02/2026

🚀 Big step forward for SPARK! Across our European partnership, cities and regions are actively shaping the Local Analysis Reports—the “mobility snapshot” that shows what’s working, what’s missing, and where policy can make the biggest difference for greener everyday travel. 🌍🚦🚌🚲

So, what’s a Local Analysis Report in simple terms?
It’s a local mobility “reality check” that captures:
✅ what works well and what needs improvement
✅ key challenges and opportunities (including SWOT insights from local stakeholders)
✅ the local governance and policy context
✅ the level of digitalisation and how data can better support decision-making
✅ promising practices that can be shared and adapted across territories
👉 What’s next?
Partners will compare findings, identify transferable good practices, and work towards better policy instruments for greener, safer and more efficient urban mobility — turning knowledge into action where it matters most: in everyday travel. 🌱🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚌

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26/01/2026

🇪🇸 Horta Nord accelerates local dialogue in !

The first meeting with local stakeholders took place on 15 January 2026, with a clear message: real solutions emerge when we sit at the same table (public authorities, experts, public passenger transport operators, and the community).

💡 Key priorities were clearly identified:
✅ better connections between municipalities
✅ attractive alternatives to private car use
✅ intermodality and active mobility
✅ quick wins + long-term measures with impact

Next step: a Local Action Plan shaped by on-the-ground needs, for mobility that is safer, greener, and smarter.

🔗 The news is available on the SPARK website – link in the first comment. 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🌍
SPARK – Inspiring Smart Mobility, Together!

08/12/2025

✨🚦🌍The „engine“ of change is running at maximum power!

SPARK partners, together with regional experts, have begun exploring their cities and regions to uncover the solutions that truly work — initiatives that have made mobility easier, cities more people-friendly, and urban life better. Each region will select two good practices with real potential to inspire other communities across Europe.

Behind the scenes, the Local Analysis Reports and the Joint Guidance for policy improvement are taking shape — key tools that will turn these examples into replicable models for other cities and regions.

🔍 What’s next?
• exploring success stories from the field
• connecting ideas and people across regions
• preparing resources that will guide SPARK cooperation in the next stages

Stay tuned to discover the selected good practices, the findings of the local analyses, and the upcoming Common Guide for better policies!
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SPARK – Inspiring Smart Mobility, Together

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22/10/2025

🚀 The first SPARK video is live! Discover how SPARK connects 7 European regions for smarter, greener, people-centered mobility—shaping policies with field-tested ideas, smart technologies, and concrete steps tailored to each region.
▶️ 🌿🚦🚌 First SPARK video is out now — press▶️

SPARK – Inspiring Smart Mobility, Together

12/10/2025

SPARK @ Alba Iulia 🔋⚡️
First interregional SPARK event — CHECK! ✅
6–8 October 2025 • ALBA IULIA

Partners from 7 European regions.
3 days of bold ideas: debates, demos, and study visits.
One goal: better, greener, smarter mobility.

🎯 SPARK Targets
🚦 Smarter traffic flow
🚌 More attractive public transport
🚶🚴 Active mobility in everyday life
🌿 Lower emissions, cleaner air

🧭 In 3 steps

We mapped what works in Alba Iulia

We tested it on the ground (study visits)

We agreed a common roadmap + criteria to replicate solutions across regions

✅ Result: a coordinated sprint toward better mobility policies in all SPARK regions.
SPARK – Inspiring Smart Mobility, Together

22/07/2025

⚡️SPARK has fired up the engine of change!
Imagine a city where traffic lights think, public transport gets priority, and you reach your destination faster, with less stress and… less pollution.
It’s not SF— it’s SPARK, the project that puts urban mobility in fast-forward towards a greener future! 🌍🚦🚲
🌟 With smart ideas from 9 organisations across 7 countries in various European regions, SPARK means:
➡️ Better policies for sustainable mobility
➡️ Technology + urban planning
➡️ Cities that can finally breathe
💥 Alba Iulia is in the driver’s seat of this European project, leading the convoy toward .
📲 Dive into the SPARK journey and see how we ignite change:
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Interreg Europe brings regional and local governments together to share innovative and sustainable solutions to regional development challenges.