GreenTurn Driving Sustainable Urban Mobility and Logistics Across Europe

The GreenTurn project is making significant strides in promoting sustainable transport and logistics solutions through the implementation of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) and Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans (SULPs) across Europe. These plans are designed to create cleaner, safer, and more efficient urban environments by reducing car dependency, improving public transport, and optimizing freight operations.

Transforming Mobility in GreenTurn Cities

Cities participating in GreenTurn—Zaragoza, Vienna, Poznań, and Athens—are leading the way with ambitious measures:

• Zaragoza, Spain: Expansion of cycling networks, traffic-calming measures, and optimized delivery schedules to reduce congestion.
• Vienna, Austria: Affordable annual public transport passes, cycling highways, and e-mobility hubs to support electric deliveries.
• Poznań, Poland: Development of suburban logistics hubs, incentives for clean delivery vehicles, and integrated tram and bus networks.
• Athens, Greece: Introduction of shared pedestrian zones, improved accessibility for vulnerable groups, and restricted delivery hours to ease urban traffic.

These initiatives are already yielding results: improved air quality, reduced emissions, safer streets, and growing public engagement with sustainable mobility solutions.

Best Practices Across Europe

GreenTurn also examines successful examples from other European cities:

• Stockholm leverages urban waterways and geofencing to manage freight efficiently.
• Almada (Portugal) and Valletta (Malta) focus on logistics hubs and electric last-mile delivery solutions.
• Dundee, Burgos, Lucca, Alba Iulia, and Serres are implementing park-and-ride systems, expanding pedestrian zones, and promoting energy-efficient logistics.

These best practices demonstrate how coordinated mobility and logistics strategies can transform urban living and contribute to broader climate goals.

Benefits for Citizens and the Environment

SUMPs and SULPs deliver tangible benefits:

• Environmental: Lower CO₂ emissions, reduced noise pollution, and cleaner air.
• Social: Safer public spaces, better accessibility for all, and healthier lifestyles through active mobility.
• Economic: More efficient freight operations and reduced congestion benefit local businesses and logistics providers.

A Shared Vision for 2030

By 2030, GreenTurn aims to help cities achieve fully integrated, low-emission transport networks powered by renewable energy and innovative logistics. The project supports cities with EU funding opportunities, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge exchange to accelerate their transition toward sustainability.

With growing environmental awareness and EU-level support, GreenTurn continues to inspire a European movement towards cleaner, smarter, and more livable cities.