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Appearance of hydrogen mobility measures in local strategic document (SZOMBATHELY2030)
Published on 13 May 2021
Hungary
Nyugat-Dunántúl
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About this good practice
Problem:
The entire area of the city of Szombathely is still well covered by public transport, but the city does not represent a suitable alternative to the mobility needs of the citizens. Currently,the majority of the citizens of Szombathely and its agglomeration choose individual transportation, (own car) not only because of convenience, but also because they feel that this is the only acceptable way to organize their daily lives.
Solution:
The SZOMBATHELY2030 policy document- accepted by the City and finalised in January 2021 with the contribution of numerous policy makers and experts, including PBN representatives as well- envisages several measures to be taken in the city of Szombathely up to 2030, and the implementation of hydrogen in mobility also belongs to the proposed actions. According to the city level policy document, one of the HRS-s might be installed in Szombathely by 2030. Furthermore, the policy document is highlighting that tourism might be the area in the county where a hydrogen-fuelled mobility project might be implemented as a pilot project with using H2 fuelled tourist buses. In later steps the hydrogen-fuelled vehicles might appear also in everyday public transport.
Beneficiaries:
One of the main goal of the policy document is to create a liveable, sustainable environment, to achieve attractive living conditions for the residents. With the H2 measures described in the document the citizens will have the possibility to use H2vehicles in the city.
The entire area of the city of Szombathely is still well covered by public transport, but the city does not represent a suitable alternative to the mobility needs of the citizens. Currently,the majority of the citizens of Szombathely and its agglomeration choose individual transportation, (own car) not only because of convenience, but also because they feel that this is the only acceptable way to organize their daily lives.
Solution:
The SZOMBATHELY2030 policy document- accepted by the City and finalised in January 2021 with the contribution of numerous policy makers and experts, including PBN representatives as well- envisages several measures to be taken in the city of Szombathely up to 2030, and the implementation of hydrogen in mobility also belongs to the proposed actions. According to the city level policy document, one of the HRS-s might be installed in Szombathely by 2030. Furthermore, the policy document is highlighting that tourism might be the area in the county where a hydrogen-fuelled mobility project might be implemented as a pilot project with using H2 fuelled tourist buses. In later steps the hydrogen-fuelled vehicles might appear also in everyday public transport.
Beneficiaries:
One of the main goal of the policy document is to create a liveable, sustainable environment, to achieve attractive living conditions for the residents. With the H2 measures described in the document the citizens will have the possibility to use H2vehicles in the city.
Resources needed
In the city Program elaboration the involvement of experts and policy makers was crucial. Regarding the budget, approx. 5.5 mill EUR are planned to achieve the H2 related goals, which might be financed by Mobility Operative Program 2021-2027, European Green Deal, and Horizon Program.
Evidence of success
The City of Szombathely accepted the measures defined in the SZOMBATHELY2030 document. The local policy makers presented the document to the representatives of the national government, who also advocates the program and they support to find resources to implement the measures (including the hydrogen related ones) indicated in the document. The measures of the SZOMBATHELY2030 Program will be continuously monitored by City of Szombathely together with the representatives of the national government
Potential for learning or transfer
The integration of possible hydrogen measures into the SZOMBATHELY2030 local strategic document can be considered a success, since in this way further policies can be also influenced on local, regional or even national level. The active and positive political involvement of the elaboration of the material has been also essential, and the method can be transferred to other regions. Following the finalisation of the content of the SZOMBATHELY2030 material, and official, public website was created where citizens had the possibility to provide feedbacks to the sections of the strategy, including the hydrogen measures as well.
Further information
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Good practice owner
Organisation
Municipality of Szombathely
Hungary
Nyugat-Dunántúl
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