Baltic Sea region Active mobiliTy Solutions - in darkness and all weather conditions
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PROGRAMME 2021-2027
priority
3 Climate-neutral societies
objective
3.3 Smart green mobility
Project type
Implementation
November 2023 - October 2026

BATS

The project BATS helps local authorities plan and set up suitable infrastructure for year-round walking and cycling, and build an active mobility culture among people, as a green and healthy transport option regardless of the season.
Project summary

Active mobility is an accessible, healthy and green mode of transport. In the BSR' dark winters, with snow and rain, active mobility usage drops. To increase Year-Round Active Mobility (YRAM), suitable infrastructure and equipment must be in place, and citizens need to see it as an attractive and safe option. Public Authorities responsible for urban design, mobility planning and road maintenance do not currently give special consideration for YRAM. Out of tradition, mobility and road planning is still largely focused on cars, and cycling and walking planning typically targets daylight and warmer weather conditions. By learning about the benefits and opportunities, and accessing new tools and evidence-based recommendations on YRAM, planners can implement the right interventions to increase AM use all year round, contributing to low carbon mobility systems. BATS supports local and regional authorities to design and implement policies, infrastructures and campaigns that effectively promote Year-Round Active Mobility (walking and cycling in adverse light and weather conditions). Our two solutions will be co-developed and tested in 7 BSR countries and transferred to neighbouring cities and regions. Solution 1: a YRAM Technical Toolkit, helps planners to Diagnose YRAM issues, develop Intervention Strategies and Monitor progress. Solution 2: a Citizen Activation Guide for YRAM helps planners understand and prioritise user groups, and deploy effective campaigns to promote AM use.

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Budgets

BATS
in numbers.
  • 3.52
    Million
    Total
  • 2.82
    Million
    Erdf
  • 0.00
    Million
    Norway
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78 Benefitting organisations 2 Solution(s) in preparation 2 Solution(s) plannedfor use / upscale 2 Pilotactivities 60 Organisationsin the project

BATS
in numbers.

  • 53.550942559.946539974831461
  • 63.8294048520.25427929433458
  • 54.509826518.5394169
  • 55.68074511.129623
  • 55.715587221.128522730555556
  • 59.4273559524.676451598203133
  • 55.65572412.349459
  • 59.30508118.1195504
  • 62.785784722.841456170490726
  • 59.394974124.66761888709302
  • 54.370685818.61298210330077
  • 60.392551825.6660148

Project partners

Lead partnerFree and Hanseatic City of Hamburg- Borough of Altona (HAM)
  • Town
    Hamburg
  • Region
  • Country
    Germany
  • Region
    Hamburg
Total partner budget
768,122.40
Umeå (UME)
  • Town
    Umeå
  • Region
  • Country
    Sweden
  • Region
    Västerbottens län
Total partner budget
462,063.56
Municipality of Gdynia (GDY)
  • Town
    Gdynia
  • Region
  • Country
    Poland
  • Region
    Trójmiejski
Total partner budget
282,520.67
Kalundborg Municipality (KAL)
  • Town
    Kalundborg
  • Region
  • Country
    Denmark
  • Region
    Vest- og Sydsjælland
Total partner budget
322,176.98
Klaipeda Public Transport Authority (KPD)
  • Town
    Klaipeda
  • Region
  • Country
    Lithuania
  • Region
    KlaipÄ—dos apskritis
Total partner budget
125,093.60
Union of Harju County Municipalities (HOL)
  • Town
    Tallinn
  • Region
  • Country
    Estonia
  • Region
    Põhja-Eesti
Total partner budget
194,114.00
Gate21 (G21)
  • Town
    Albertslund
  • Region
  • Country
    Denmark
  • Region
    Københavns omegn
Total partner budget
201,368.71
Swedish Cycling Advocacy Organization (CF)
  • Town
    Nacka
  • Region
  • Country
    Sweden
  • Region
    Stockholms län
Total partner budget
101,121.97
Aalto University (AAY)
  • Town
    Aalto
  • Region
  • Country
    Finland
  • Region
    Helsinki-Uusimaa
Total partner budget
289,941.68
Tallinn University of Technology (TTU)
  • Town
    Tallinn
  • Region
  • Country
    Estonia
  • Region
    Põhja-Eesti
Total partner budget
201,532.00
Gdansk University of Technology (GUT)
  • Town
    Gdańsk
  • Region
  • Country
    Poland
  • Region
    Trójmiejski
Total partner budget
171,823.37
City of Porvoo (POR)
  • Town
    Porvoo
  • Region
  • Country
    Finland
  • Region
    Helsinki-Uusimaa
Total partner budget
400,489.60

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Events

11-13
February
BATS Partner Meeting 4
Project: BATS
Physical Meeting
11. - 13. February 2025
12
March
SAVE THE DATE! BATS Webinar on YRAM
Project: BATS
Virtual Meeting
12. March 2025
10:00 - 11:00 (CET)
    15
    October
    BATS @ Walk21 - Walking in all weather conditions, a sustainable travel choice all year round
    Project: BATS
    Physical Meeting
    15. October 2024
    14:00 - 15:30 (CET)
    01-03
    October
    BATS Partner Meeting 3
    Project: BATS
    Physical Meeting
    01. - 03. October 2024
    27
    September
    BATS Year-Round Active Mobility Toolkit at VeloFinland
    Project: BATS
    Physical Meeting
    27. September 2024
    11:00 - 13:00 (EET)

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