Demographic factors and settlement patterns influencing the SUMP preparation

SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY PLAN FOR SUCEAVA

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 Suceava, but a significant growth of the total population in the immediate peri-urban area - especially the south neighbouring communes (+20% in 2011)

• Migration from urban (Suceava) to adjacent peripheral localities (rural)

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

• A tendency of demographic ageing throughout the entire peri-urban area

Leads to high levels of car traffic and congestion of city’s main entrance roads at peak hours

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, intermodality, ....

• 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

Source: Planul local de mobilitate urbana durabila al municipiului Suceava (2014-2015)

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 + non-motorised 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

Indicator Situația existentă Ce se urmărește ....

% populației cu acces la transportul public (fizic și financiar) pentru deplasările către muncă, unități de învățământ, de sănătate

% pot folosi TP Creștere de la an la an

Timpul mediu de călătorie cu transpotul public la orele de vârf

45 min din Burdujeni Sat în Centru (2014)

Reducerea la maxim 20min în limita intravilanului și la 40-45 min pentru localitățile din zona peri-urbană

Nr. de depasări în zona centrală la orele de vârf Pe axul principal: % pietoni; %bici; .% TP; % auto

Creșterea nr. de deplasări cu transportul public, pe jos și cu bicicleta /Descreșterea nr. de deplasări cu automobilul personal

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)

% sunt satisfăcuți Creștere de la an la an

Timpul mediu de călătorie pentru deplasările realizate mergând pe jos și/sau cu bicicleta 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)

- Asigurarea priorității transportului public la anumite semafoare (prin utilizarea tehnologiei avansate – sistem de supraveghere, și a sancționărilor)

- Un sistem integrat de ticketing (distribuitoare în stații, smartcard, achiziție prin aplicații pe mobil...)

c. Realizarea pentru realizarea de benzi cu prioritate pentru transportul public

f. 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)

g. 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

h. Reabilitarea aeroportului Ștefan cel Mare

i. Dezvoltarea unui Plan al Serviciilor de Livrare în oraș în parteneriat cu mari agenți economici (din oraș și zona limitrofă) și cu transportatorii de marfă, pentru a îmbunătății eficiența livrărilor către și în oraș (vezi și planșa 2.1.5 – Plan deplasări transport marfă – pentru arterele permise transportului de marfă și pentru restricțiile acestuia în oraș)

j. Realizarea a 2 centre de consolidare a mărfurilor (centre de distribuție) – relizarea distribuței prin preluarea mărfurilor de pe tiruri, pe mijloace de transport de mică capacitate/durbaile (furgonete, biciclete cargo) sau prin

Objective 1- Support economic growth and competitiveness by developing a reliable and efficient transport system

indicator current status – value or percent target or evolution

The SUMP 3 scenarious

Organised around ASSUMPTIONS for the 4 main topics:

Medium INTERVENTIONS

‘DO SOMETHING’

Minimum INTERVENTIONS ‘DO MINIMUM’

Maximum INTERVENTIONS

‘DO SOMETHING MORE’

Mobility at territorial level

Roads network and car traffic

Public transport

Urban rail network

Non-motorised mobility and networks

Intermodality Parking space management

Freight and logistics

Socio- Demographic Economic Environment Urban development Urban Image and Attractiveness

SETTING PRIORTIES FOR EACH OF THE CHAPTERS:

SOC

IO-

DEM

OG

RA

PH

IC

8% annual decrease (last 4 years trend)

Stagnation around 2014 total population

A 1-2% growth rate over the 2010 - 2014 downward trend

ECO

NO

MIC

1% annual decrease; Consumption economy

Moderate growth + slight increase of service sector

Steady growth + conversion to ‘clean ind.‘ + developm. of services and tourism

ENV

IRO

NM

ENT

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

UR

BA

N

DEV

ELO

PM

ENT

Continues sprawl - Mono-functional - Lack of mixed use (periphery)

Better controlled expansion – aiming at urban densification

Regulated expansion Polycentric development (mixt use + high density)

UR

BA

N

IMA

GE

Stays the same – based on current heritage values

Gain in visibility at regional level – better accessibili-ty of touristic attractions

High visibility (regional + national) – enhancement of heritage values + economic vitality

‘DO SOMETHING’ ‘DO MINIMUM’ ‘DO SOMETHING MORE’

The SUMP ” integrating” trends by integrated measures

OB1: SET UP AN INTEGRATED METROPOLITAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM

HIGH COMMUTING RATES

HIGH SHARE OF CAR TRIPS

STRUCTURAL FRACTURE

CONGESTION ON THE MAIN ENTRANCE ROADS

POOR COVERAGE AND CONNECTIVITY of ROAD and PT NETWORK

HIGH TRANSIT BY FREIGHT TRAFFIC

UNCONTROLLED URBAN DEVELOPMENT

HIGH MIGRATION TO PERI-URBAN AND PERIPHERY

CONGESTION ON THE MAIN AXIS

OB1: PARK AND RIDE/BIKE at the entrances

and at railway stations

OB 1: SET UP GOODS DELIVERY PLAN including ACCESS RESTRICTIONS and 2

CONSOLIDATION CENTRES

OB 1: PARKING MANAGEMENT SCHEME especially in the central

area according to occupancy period

OB 2: PROMOTION OF CAR POOLING AND CAR

SHARING SCHEMES

OB 3: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT to GIVE

PROIRITY TO PT

OB 4: IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY to PT and PEDESTRIAN NETWORK , for

SERVICES, BUSINESSES and SCHOOLS

OB 5: SET UP PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING ROUTES TO CONNECT

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Support economic growth and competitiveness by developing a reliable and efficient transport system

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

Octavia Anamaria STEPAN octavia.anamaria.stepan@gmail.com

Cities on the Move

University of architecture and urban planning Ion Mincu

• 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?

FURTHER STEPS ....

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION !

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