On July 25, 2024, in Sofia, Bulgaria, the fourth transnational meeting “Vision and Projects” was held to tackle the challenges and opportunities in creating sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions for all. This event was organized within the S.M.ALL project, which focuses on addressing urban challenges by promoting and implementing sustainable mobility solutions. The project emphasizes the importance of safe home-to-school journeys, accessible routes, and tailored Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, particularly targeting vulnerable groups.

The Be Ready project shares a common goal with the S.M.ALL project: the improvement of public services and increased citizen participation. While S.M.ALL focuses on enhancing mobility services for vulnerable populations, the Be Ready project addresses the risks that Urban Heat Islands (UHI) pose to these populations. Both initiatives aim to involve citizens more actively in the planning and implementation processes to ensure that the services developed meet the actual needs of the communities.

The collaboration between Be Ready and S.M.ALL will continue to explore further touch points for fostering active citizen participation, ensuring that the voices of all community members are heard and their needs addressed in future urban mobility and environmental projects.

This project is supported by the Interreg Danube Region Programme co-funded by the European Union.