SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY PLAN FOR SUCEAVA

SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY PLAN
FOR SUCEAVA
Demographic factors and settlement patterns
influencing the SUMP preparation
Dr. Octavia Anamaria STEPAN
Cities on the Move
University of architecture and urban planning Ion Mincu
2nd European SUMP conference
Bucharest, 16-17 June 2015
Why a SUMP for Suceava?
the national context
• 2013 – SUMP a MANDATORY COMPONENT OF THE URBAN
MASTERPLAN of municipalities above 100.000 inhabitants
(+) major step from a „traffic substantiation” study to a
coherent framework - set up to ensure integration of
transport planning and urban planning at city level
(-) national guidelines to steer the development and
implementation of SUMPs have not been
provided/approved yet
Why a SUMP for Suceava?
the national context
• 2014 - Development of SUMPs for 7 Growth Poles and the
Bucharest-Ilfov agglomeration
(+) Cooperation between national and EU bodies (Ministry of RD MAROP + EBRD + JASPERS) - better coordination and compliance
with EU guidelines and the 2013 Urban Mobility Package
(+) Guidelines for content and development of SUMPs (based on
JASPERS ‘terms of reference’) are produced
(-) These guidelines cannot be applied in the case of ‘other’
Romanian municipalities
• 2014/2015 - Financial support for SUMPs and sustainable
mobility included in the 2014-2020 ROP (in charge MAROP
through Regional Development Agencies)
Why a SUMP for Suceava?
the local context
• Development of an Urban Masterplan - in view of the approval
of and Urban Masterplan a SUMP is needed
• Involvement in several EU projects on sustainable mobility:
- CIVITAS - SMILE (2005-2009)
- MIDAS (Measures to Influence transport Demand to Achieve
Sustainability) (2006 – 2009)
- EVUE (Electric vehicles in Urban Europe (2009-2013; 2014 – present)
- Infrastructure rehabilitation – structural funds (2010-2013)
• Funding opportunities:
- Cohesion Fund - the 2014 -2020 ROP – Axis 4 „Development of
clean urban public transport, particularly electric and stimulating
non-motorized trips in cities” – ADR Nord-East
- Swiss Government (Swiss-Romanian cooperation program)
Suceava - general features
• In the north of Romania, 430 km from
Bucharest
• Capital of the Suceava county and of the
Bucovina Land
• Part of Romania’s North-Est Region
• 93,000 inhabitants (2011
census)
• A surface of 52 sqkm
• An „urban metropolitan
association” with surrounding
localities has been established
Sources: google maps; Suceeava City Hall website
Suceava - distinctive features
URBAN STRUCTURE
• Fracture between north and south
– north with a poorer development
and high sprawl tendency
• Poor connectivity due to lack of a
extensive street network
• Poor integration of the river in the
cityscape and urban life
Source: google maps, editing O.Stepan
Suceava - distinctive features
DEMOGRAPHIC DYNAMICS
• A decline of the total population of
• Migration from urban (Suceava)
Suceava, but a significant growth of
to adjacent peripheral localities
the total population in the immediate
(rural)
peri-urban area - especially the south
neighbouring communes (+20% in
2011)
Sources: Planul local de mobilitate urbana durabila al municipiului Suceava
(2014-2015); Studiu privid relatiile periurbane ale mun. Suceava Analiza
privind dinamica populatiei (2013)
Suceava - distinctive features
DEMOGRAPHIC DYNAMICS
• A certain commuting degree of
the workforce due to a high
share of jobs and companies
within Suceava rather than in
the peripheral localities
Leads to high levels of car traffic
and congestion of city’s main
entrance roads at peak hours
• A tendency of demographic
ageing throughout the entire
peri-urban area
Source: Studiu privid relatiile periurbane ale mun. Suceava
– Dinamica fortei de munca din zona periurbana (2013)
Suceava - distinctive features
ECONOMIC DYNAMICS
Strong reduction of industrial
economic activities, while
commercial activities (both
wholesale and retail),
warehousing and distribution
significantly increase
• Suceava has the highest
commercial space (sqm)/capita in
Romania
Pressures from city traffic with
heavy duty vehicles and not only
Source: google maps, editing O.Stepan
Suceava - distinctive features
ECONOMIC DYNAMICS
High touristic potential, but lack of good touristic facilities and support
services - such as extensive pedestrian/cycling network to connect
attractions, tourist guidance maps or touristic bus routes
Sources: Planul local de mobilitate urbana durabila al municipiului Suceava (2014-2015); photos – Suceva City Hall website
Suceava - distinctive features
MOBILITY TRENDS
• High dependency on car for the new
residential developments in the
north and also for the peripheries
• The PT network is not extensive
enough - it does not ensure a good
connection between North and
South, between the peri-urban area,
the city and the railway stations
• High volumes of transit traffic,
especially freight traffic
Source: Planul local de mobilitate urbana durabila al
municipiului Suceava (2014-2015)
The SUMP
the methodology
• Several substantiation studies:
land-use, environment,
pedestrian flows and network,
car traffic, PT network, parking
space management, freight
and access restrictions,
Source: Planul local de mobilitate urbana durabila al municipiului
intermodality, ....
Suceava (2014-2015)
• Application of ADVANCE audit scheme to identify weaknesses,
needs and also envisaged solutions – establishment of a WORK
GROUP involved in several meetings
• On-site visits and analysis
• Several bilateral consultations with the municipal representatives
to set priority measures and define the Action Plan
The SUMP
agreed objectives
Objective 1- Support economic growth and competitiveness by developing a reliable
and efficient transport system
Objective 2- Fight pollution and climate change by developing and encouraging
environmental friendly transport modes and reducing car dependency
Objective 3 – Improve the mobility of all users, by rehabilitation of the transport
system support infrastructure, by ensuring a better accessibility and a better
connectivity within the urban structure
Objective 4 – Improve the safety and health of those living and working in Suceava
by improving road safety, public transport safety and promoting active travel modes
Objective 5 - Improve the quality of life of those living, working and visiting Suceava
and also improve the city's image by promoting investments in mobility that enhance
the quality of the urban and natural environment and also the city ambience
The SUMP
objectives: main focus of measures
Objective 1 - improvement and extension of PT network + intermodality + parking
management + freight transport management + Urban development and transport
integration
Objective 2 – electric vehicles (PT and municipal fleet) + Car related measures + nonmotorised modes infrastructure + LEZ + parking management + access restrictions
Objective 3 – rehabilitation, extension/completion of the road, pedestrian and cycling
network + extension of pedestrianized zone + land-use and transport integration
Objective 4 – traffic calming measures + walking and cycling routes + street design
and PT design for PRM + mobility management
Objective 5 – extension of pedestrian and cycling network to connect touristic
attractions and services + orientation and guidance systems for pedestrians/cyclist/PT
users + maintenance works + marketing measures
The SUMP
”measurable” objectives
Objective 1- Support economic growth and competitiveness by developing a reliable
and efficient transport system
indicator
current status – value or percent
Indicator
Situația existentă
Ce se urmărește ....
% populației cu acces la transportul public (fizic și
financiar) pentru deplasările către muncă, unități de
învățământ, de sănătate
Timpul mediu de călătorie cu transpotul public la orele
de vârf
% pot folosi TP
Nr. de depasări în zona centrală la orele de vârf
Pe axul principal: % pietoni; %bici;
.% TP; % auto
Nivel de satisfacție al populaței cu privire la gradul de
accesibilate și confort al transportul public (atât în oraș
cât și în zona peri-urbană)
Timpul mediu de călătorie pentru deplasările realizate
mergând pe jos și/sau cu bicicleta
target or evolution
Creștere de la an la an
45 min din Burdujeni Sat în Centru
(2014)
% sunt satisfăcuți
Reducerea la maxim 20min în limita intravilanului și la
40-45 min pentru localitățile din zona peri-urbană
Creșterea nr. de deplasări cu transportul public, pe jos
și cu bicicleta /Descreșterea nr. de deplasări cu
automobilul personal
Creștere de la an la an
minute
Reducerea timpului de călătorie
Următoarele măsuri și proiecte vor ajuta la îndeplinirea acestui obiectiv
a. Creșterea capacității și extinderea rețelei de transport public pentru o mai
bună deservire și conectare a zonelor de interes și de servicii localizate în
Suceava (centrele comerciale, zonele de birouri/depozitare/producție,
Universitatea, Spitalul Sf. Ioan) cu cartierele periferice (Burdujeni Sat, Ițcani,
Obcini) și zonele peri-urbane (Moara, Ipotești, Salcea, Adâncata, Pătrăuți,
Mitocul Dragomirnei, Bonsaci)
b. Realizarea în Suceava și zona sa metropolitană a unui sistem de transport
metropolitan integrat și ecologic, care oferă un acces ușor către servicii și
locuri de muncă pentru toți locuitorii prin:
- Informații în timp real (în stații și on-line)
f.
g.
h.
i.
Realizarea a 5 centre tip „Parchează și călătorește” („Park and Ride/Bike”)
(noduri de interschimb), la intrarea în oraș, pe traselul principalelor drumuri
națioanle de access (E58 și E85) și spre localitățile generatoare de navetism
spre și dinspre Suceava (vezi plașa 2.1.6 – Plan de staționare – managemnetul
spațiilor de parcare – propunere)
Îmbunătățirea legăturilor pe calea ferată între zona peri-urbană/regiune și
municipiul Suceava – reabilitarea infrastructurii feroviare și a stațiilor de
călători SNCFR și a zonelor adiacente acestora
Reabilitarea aeroportului Ștefan cel Mare
Dezvoltarea unui Plan al Serviciilor de Livrare în oraș în parteneriat cu mari
The SUMP
3 scenarious
Minimum
INTERVENTIONS
‘DO MINIMUM’
Maximum
INTERVENTIONS
Medium
INTERVENTIONS
‘DO SOMETHING’
‘DO SOMETHING MORE’
Organised around ASSUMPTIONS for the 4 main topics:
Socio- Demographic
Urban development
Economic
Environment
Urban Image and Attractiveness
SETTING PRIORTIES FOR EACH OF THE CHAPTERS:
Mobility at territorial level
Intermodality
Public transport
Non-motorised mobility and networks
Roads network and car traffic
Urban rail network
Parking space management
Freight and logistics
URBAN
IMAGE
SOCIOURBAN
ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIC DEMOG
DEVELOPMENT
RAPHIC
‘DO MINIMUM’
‘DO SOMETHING’
‘DO SOMETHING MORE’
8% annual
decrease (last 4
years trend)
Stagnation
around 2014
total population
A 1-2% growth rate
over the 2010 - 2014
downward trend
1% annual
decrease;
Consumption
economy
Moderate growth
+ slight increase
of service sector
Steady growth +
conversion to ‘clean
ind.‘ + developm. of
services and tourism
NOx and PMx
deteriorating;
No progress
towards 19%
reduction of
CO2 emissions
Slight progress
towards NOx and
PMx reduction;
No progress
towards 19%
reduction of CO2
Progress towards
NOx and PMx
reductions
Slight progress
towards 19%
reduction of CO2
Continues
sprawl - Monofunctional Lack of mixed
use (periphery)
Better controlled
expansion –
aiming at urban
densification
Regulated expansion
Polycentric
development (mixt
use + high density)
Stays the same
– based on
current
heritage values
Gain in visibility
at regional level –
better accessibility of touristic
attractions
High visibility
(regional + national)
– enhancement of
heritage values +
economic vitality
The SUMP
” integrating” trends by integrated measures
HIGH MIGRATION TO PERIURBAN AND PERIPHERY
STRUCTURAL
FRACTURE
UNCONTROLLED URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
HIGH COMMUTING
RATES
POOR COVERAGE AND CONNECTIVITY of
ROAD and PT NETWORK
HIGH SHARE OF
CAR TRIPS
CONGESTION ON THE MAIN
ENTRANCE ROADS
HIGH TRANSIT BY
FREIGHT TRAFFIC
CONGESTION ON THE MAIN AXIS
Support economic growth and competitiveness by developing a reliable and
efficient transport system
OB1: SET UP AN
OB1: PARK AND
INTEGRATED METROPOLITAN
PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM
RIDE/BIKE at the entrances
and at railway stations
OB 1: SET UP GOODS DELIVERY PLAN
including ACCESS RESTRICTIONS and 2
CONSOLIDATION CENTRES
OB 2: PROMOTION OF
OB 1: PARKING MANAGEMENT
OB 3: TRAFFIC
CAR POOLING AND CAR
SHARING SCHEMES
SCHEME especially in the central
area according to occupancy period
MANAGEMENT to GIVE
PROIRITY TO PT
OB 4: IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY to PT
OB 5: SET UP PEDESTRIAN AND
and PEDESTRIAN NETWORK , for
SERVICES, BUSINESSES and SCHOOLS
CYCLING ROUTES TO CONNECT
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
The SUMP
set priorities
Source: Planul local de mobilitate urbana durabila al municipiului Suceava (2014-2015)
The SUMP
set priorities
Source: Planul local de mobilitate urbana durabila al municipiului
Suceava (2014-2015)
Some lessons learned
• The integration of the demographic and economic factors in the
urban mobility planning calls for the consideration of territorial
dimension - THE BROADER TRANSPORT PERIMETER VS. THE
LIMITATION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARY
• Resolution of mobility issues resulting from the correlation of
urban/settlement pattern dysfunctionalities with demographic
and economic trends calls for INTEGRATED SETS OF MEASURES
• Achievement of priority setting calls for ‘compromise’ between
citizens needs and aspirations, local structural constraints, funding
availability and pursuit, as well as technological advancements and
global economic trends - ADJUSTING MOBILITY PLANNING TO
BOTH BROADER GLOBAL TRENDS AND LOCAL CONTEXT
FURTHER STEPS ....
• How can we better integrate the demographic factors and
settlement patterns ?
• Challenge: What Suceava (or other similar Romania municipality)
has to do to ensure the implementation of its SUMP?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION !
Octavia Anamaria STEPAN
octavia.anamaria.stepan@gmail.com
Cities on the Move
University of architecture and urban planning Ion Mincu
Acknowledgements
Mr. Dan DURA – Suceava Municipality Department for international
projects and investment
Arh. Constantin GORCEA – AGD company
Soc. Simona ZARNESCU – Cities on the Move
Ing. Iustin URSACHI – Independent professional
Arh . Andreea MANOLE – AGD company