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TRANS-BORDERS+

Project overview

Innovative mobility solutions to enhance the attractiveness of public transport in border regions

Cross-border connectivity is crucial for people in peripheral areas. But they often lack efficient service and information on public transport links to regions across borders. The TRANS-BORDERS+ project targets this issue by introducing new services and digital information systems that help with planning public transport journeys in border regions. Project partners from five countries develop solutions like open journey planners that link travel information from different providers across national borders. Moreover, the partners digitalise rural transport stops to turn them into modern mobility hubs and pilot new cross-border mobility services.

2,33m €

Project Budget

80%

of the Budget is funded by ERDF

Layer 1

5

Countries

7

Regions

10

Partners

4

Pilots

Duration

Start date

End date

Project progress

20%

Project partnership

Project partners

Deutschland (DE)

Lead partner

Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport

Division 52 Public Transport
Address
Wilhelm-Buck-Str. 2
01097 Dresden
Country
Germany (DE)
Web
www.smwa.sachsen.de

Project partner

Transport
Address
Rathenauplatz 1
02625 Bautzen
Country
Germany (DE)
Web
www.zvon.de
Total partner budget
296,920 €
Address
U Jezu 642/2a
46180 Liberec
Country
Czechia (CZ)
Web
www.iidol.cz
Total partner budget
186,600 €
Address
Meža 10
2370 Dravograd
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
www.rra-koroska.si
Total partner budget
182,826 €
Stabstelle Digitale Transformation
Address
Bahnhofplatz 5
9020 Klagenfurt
Country
Austria (AT)
Web
www.kaerntner-linien.at
Total partner budget
296,310 €
Address
Trg tigrovcev 1
5220 Tolmin
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
www.prc.si
Total partner budget
198,900 €
Mobility
Address
Mießtaler Straße 1
9020 Klagenfurt
Country
Austria (AT)
Web
https://www.ktn.gv.at/
Total partner budget
135,532 €
Central Directorate for infrastructure and territory – Regional and Local Public Transport Division
Address
Via Carducci 6
34133 Trieste
Country
Italy (IT)
Web
https://www.regione.fvg.it/rafvg/cms/RAFVG/
Total partner budget
292,300 €
Address
Raimundgasse 1/6
1020 Vienna
Country
Austria (AT)
Web
https://www.austriatech.at/
Total partner budget
149,100 €
National Traffic Management Center (Nacionalni center za upravljanje prometa)
Address
Dragomelj 116
1230 Domžale
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
https://www.gov.si/drzavni-organi/ministrstva/ministrstvo-za-infrastrukturo/
Total partner budget
149,661 €

Roadmap

1

Enhancing Mobility Across Borders

The project, TRANS-BORDERS+, focuses on implementing innovative mobility solutions to enhance public transport attractiveness in border regions, specifically targeting areas between Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. The project operates within the public transport sector, aiming to improve transport connections in rural and peripheral regions of Central Europe.

2

Bridging Borders: Connecting Rural Communities in Central Europe

TRANS-BORDERS+ sees the specific problem as the lack of efficient and attractive public transport connections in peripheral border regions of Central Europe, which negatively impacts connectivity, accessibility, and regional cohesion.

3

Idea for Better Cross-Border Connectivity

How can innovative digital solutions and cross-border cooperation be utilized to improve public transport connectivity and accessibility in peripheral border regions of Central Europe?

4

Innovative Cross-Border Mobility

The innovative solution will involve developing and implementing digital mobility solutions and upgrading public transport infrastructure to enhance cross-border connectivity and make public transport more efficient and attractive in Central Europe's peripheral border regions.

5

Working Solution

The solution will work by introducing open journey planners (OJP) that provide seamless cross-border travel information, enabling passengers to plan journeys across different countries effortlessly. Additionally, smart public transport stops will be upgraded with digital modules and services tailored to the specific needs of rural and peripheral areas, improving the overall passenger experience. Pilot projects in selected border regions will demonstrate the feasibility of these innovations, laying the groundwork for broader implementation and scaling across Central Europe.

6

Proven Impact

The partnership will implement four cross-border pilot actions, establish three transnational strategies, and develop four innovative solutions to improve public transport connectivity for at least 19 organizations across Central Europe, ultimately benefiting over 30% of the EU population living in border regions by providing more accessible, efficient, and sustainable transport options. These achievements will directly address the connectivity challenges in peripheral areas, enhancing accessibility and regional cohesion as envisioned by the project.

7

A Blueprint for Central Europe

The project will help transform border regions into vibrant, well-connected areas through innovative transport solutions. The partners are committed to expanding these successes across Central Europe, driving further regional integration and sustainable mobility.

8

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Project Contacts

Project Manager

Steffen Nestler
Phone: 03518143144

Finance Manager

Petra Ludewig
Phone: 035156485227

Communication Manager

Gerald Kudernatsch
Phone: 03518143150