Sustainable urban mobility plans in Spain: a critical analysis

Abstract

This paper proposes to evaluate the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) of the sixteen most populated cities in Spain. They have consolidated as the main mobility planning instruments. Nevertheless, the research aims to assess its effectiveness and actual scope in responding to the challenges posed by the current policy and legal framework. A battery of indicators has been defined, grouped into four thematic sections: current and valid (1), conceptual approach (2), evaluation system (3) and awareness‐raising actions (4). The document concludes by spotlighting relevant guidelines to establish a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan.