Implementation of sustainable urban mobility plans as a tool for achieving sustainable development goal 11 in cities of Ukraine

Abstract

The existing body of research on the development of urban transport systems demonstrates a growing attention to the problem of ensuring sustainable mobility as one of the key factors of safety, environmental stability, and quality of life in modern cities. The increase in motorization levels, congestion of the street and road network, and the growth of traffic intensity lead to deterioration of traffic conditions, reduced efficiency of public transport, and increased negative environmental impact. In international practice, one of the most effective approaches to solving these problems is the implementation of the concept of sustainable urban mobility, which is realized through Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP).

This paper presents a systematic analysis of the implementation of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans in Ukrainian cities with different levels of institutional readiness for the application of SUMP principles. The study is based on a comparative analysis of motorization indicators, modal split, the level of public transport development, and the state of strategic mobility planning. The results reveal a relationship between the existence of an approved sustainable mobility plan and the performance indicators of the urban transport system. It is shown that cities implementing SUMP principles are characterized by a more balanced modal split, a higher share of public transport, and better accessibility of the urban environment. The study identifies that the key factors for successful implementation of sustainable mobility plans include institutional readiness of the municipality, use of transport modeling and digital data analysis systems, integration of transport and urban planning, and involvement of international technical support. The obtained results deepen the understanding of the mechanisms for implementing the concept of sustainable urban mobility and can be used in the development of strategic planning documents for Ukrainian cities in accordance with the requirements of Sustainable Development Goal 11.