Post by Vas County Government Office - Vas Vármegyei Önkormányzati Hivatal

Sustainable mobility solutions for low-density areas – SMOOTY study visit in Vas County From 16 to 18 June 2026, Vas County hosted the second international study visit of the SMOOTY - Sustainable MObility strategies in lOw-densiTY areas - project, co-funded by the Interreg Europe programme. Over three days, project partners and invited experts explored mobility good practices from Vas County and Szombathely, with a focus on improving accessibility in rural, peripheral and low-density areas. The programme addressed key topics such as everyday cycling, safe cycling infrastructure, data-driven mobility planning and flexible, demand-responsive transport services. Site visits in Sárvár and Bucsu offered further practical examples. These included the Zerge demand-responsive transport pilot from Zalaegerszeg, local cycling developments, the Csepregi Mobile Bakery service, village and farm caretaker services, rural minibuses and the Mobile Government Service Bus, which helps bring public administration services closer to residents in smaller settlements. The study visit concluded with a joint workshop, where participants assessed the good practices presented and discussed their transferability to other European regions. The exchange confirmed that sustainable mobility in rural areas requires complementary solutions: accessible public transport, active mobility, flexible local services, digital tools and the active involvement of local communities. #SMOOTY #InterregEurope #SustainableMobility #RuralMobility #PolicyLearning #VasCounty