Sustainable Urban
Mobility Plan

Sustainable urban mobility plan

Sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) ) is an innovative approach to traffic and the urban system planning that
sustainably prioritizes meeting the demands of the general public.
This method of planning leads to a traffic system that is:

Accessible – destinations and services that are accessible to everyone, including people with limited mobility

Safe – with the fewest possible traffic accidents and for all road users

Environmentally friendly – reduced emissions and minimal impact on resources

Conscious of the impact on resources – reduced reliance on fossil fuels

Aware of climate impacts – resistance to extreme weather conditions

Economically beneficial – justifies financial and other support

Financially sustainable – with resources in place to ensure continued operation

Sustainable urban mobility plan aims to alter residents’ behaviour by changing tradicional car
- friendly traffic system of the city of Niš into one that is more conducive
to sustainable forms of transportation including walking, bicycling, public
transportation, and eco-friendly vehicles.

Currently



Desired



Better public transportation options and infrastructure for biking and walking should
be provided under the new traffic system. It is necessary to change the habits of
citizens who should turn more to using public city transport, walking or cycling.
Together, these will create a better and healthier urban environment. Active
transportation methods such as walking and cycling will contribute to better health of
the citizens of Niš.