SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Project introduction (1) SPUTNIC – Strategies for PUblic TraNsport In Cities under 6 th EU FP for research and development dedicated to challenges faced by local and regional PT systems in transition (mostly CEE countries) Challenges: emergence of competitive environment, changing institutional frameworks, limited financial resources

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Project introduction (2) SPUTNIC - to help make PT more attractive and efficient by: 1.support to anticipate and prepare for emerging challenges 2.state-of-the-art knowledge and research 3.guidelines and practical tools Supported by four working groups of PT experts Implementation:

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Project priority areas - Clusters

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Current situation – State-of-the-Art (1) outdated rolling stock inhomogeneous vehicle fleets (little standardization) maintenance costly rolling stock and infrastructure less productive company departments Over-staffed companies

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Current situation – State-of-the-Art (2) almost no existing traffic management systems almost no operational control systems no electronic passenger information systems deficiencies in connection between local traffic and inter urban traffic

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Market Organisation - challenges (1) Decreasing public resources for public transport and lack of funds to finance investments and operation. Low integration of PT in overall mobility and transport planning. Low integration between local and regional (and national) transport networks and services. Missing integrated tariff and fare systems

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Market Organisation Cluster (2) Low implementation of division between buyer/authority and operator. Low co-operation between PT companies. Few incentives for PT operators to cut costs and increase revenues. Low implementation of quality and performance monitoring. Low contribution of fare revenues to cost coverage

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Customer Relations challenges (1) Improve knowledge about demand Customer oriented transport planning Strengthening PT image in the eye of customers and institutions Creation of partnerships and alliances Improve information for customers

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Corporate Management challenges To meet constant demand for high performance of PT company- performance indicators and new methods/tools of performance management Restructuring and change management of PT company – no effective project management and programme management discipline Effective human resource management (performance improvement, development and managing behaviour)

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Equipment & Operational Aspects challenges (1) Infrastructure problems Increase of quality of infrastructure and rolling stock Increase of traveling speed Increase of urban space Improvement of ticketing and passenger information system

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Equipment and Operational Aspects (2) Rolling Stock issues Improvement of technical safety and reliability Harmonisation of inhomogeneous bus and tram fleets Introduction (upgrading or buying new fleet) of low floor vehicles or compartments Use of alternative fuel for buses – energy savings, increase of reliability, less pollution lack of funding public transport

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU Equipment and Operational Aspects (3) Enhancing safety and improving operating quality for passengers improvement of interoperability between metro – tram – light rail - bus Vehicle maintenance Question: To buy new rolling stock or to refurbish or upgrade existing or second hand vehicles? No universal solution for every city-detailed economical analysis considering local conditions needed

SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Funded by the EU SPUTNIC methods and products Working in 4 areas 4 working groups of PT experts 2x year Report on PT state-of- the-art, challenges, recommendations Tools, guidelines, fact sheets etc. Direct dissemination to experts (dissemination database) Project website

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