Ljubljana

Peri-urban areas of the Ljubljana Urban Region face increasing mobility challenges, including strong dependence on private cars, limited public transport coverage in low-density areas, and unequal access to essential services. These challenges particularly affect commuters, residents of smaller municipalities, and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities or those experiencing mobility poverty.

The Ljubljana Urban Region (LUR) comprises 25 municipalities and 921 settlements with 549,171 inhabitants. More than half of the population lives in the city of Ljubljana, while around 140,000 commuters travel to the city daily from across the LUR. The region remains highly car-dependent, with about 60% of all journeys made by car, highlighting the need for more accessible and integrated mobility solutions in peri-urban areas.

Through the periASTY project, the Living Lab will demonstrate innovative peri-urban mobility and governance solutions, including on-demand transport and expanded shared micromobility services. These solutions aim to improve accessibility to public transport and essential services, reduce car dependency, and support more sustainable travel options in low-density areas.

The project will also strengthen collaboration between local authorities, mobility providers, and citizens, contributing to more integrated regional mobility planning and supporting the transition towards climate-neutral peri-urban mobility.

Topics covered

Mobility

Governance

Innovations to be demostrated

Mobility

LJ-M1 – On-demand mobility service for peri-urban areas

A flexible on-demand responsive transport (DRT) service connecting low-density peri-urban areas with key destinations such as workplaces, education facilities, and healthcare services.

LJ-M2 – Micromobility network with regional shared bikes & synchronisation with public transport

Expansion of the existing bike-sharing system with shared bikes and e-bikes in peri-urban areas, improving last-mile connectivity and integration with public transport.

LJ-M3 – Addressing mobility poverty

Identification of underserved areas and optimisation of mobility services through data-driven approaches, including algorithms to balance micromobility fleets and better align them with public transport schedules.

Governance

Capacity building for local authorities and stakeholders, as well as integrated cross-sectoral planning to support long-term sustainable mobility solutions in peri-urban areas.

Expected outcomes

Improved accessibility to sustainable mobility services in peri-urban areas through the introduction of on-demand transport solutions.

Expanded shared micromobility network and e-bike usage in peri-urban areas.

Better coverage and integration of public transport services in low-density areas of the region.

Reduced mobility inequalities and mobility poverty by improving access to essential services such as work, education and healthcare.

Strengthened capacity of local authorities and stakeholders for integrated mobility planning.

Contribution to the updated Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), including enhanced cycling infrastructure and mobility hubs.

Partners involved

Leads the Living Lab, coordinates the implementation of mobility and governance innovations, engages stakeholders and citizens, and monitors the demonstration activities.

Operates the on-demand mobility service, expands the shared micromobility system, provides bike-sharing, and integrates services into its digital mobility platform.