Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina

General description

Sarajevo Canton is situated near the geographic centre of Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering a picturesque landscape that showcases the country's diverse topography. The canton is home to several notable mountains, including Bjelašnica, Igman, Jahorina, Trebević, and Treskavica. The cities within the canton are predominantly built on the hillsides and valleys between these mountains.

At the heart of the region lies the Sarajevo Field, a small depression where the majority of the city is located. The Miljacka River meanders its way through the canton, adding to its natural beauty. One of the area’s most significant landmarks is Vrelo Bosne, the spring of the Bosna River, which provides water to most of Sarajevo’s residents.

Economically, Sarajevo is the strongest region in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city and canton together account for over 37% of the country's GDP, making it a key driver of the nation’s economic growth.

mobility goals

Sarajevo Canton’s vision is one "open to innovations in sustainable urban mobility, a place of safe and comfortable living, clean air and provides all its citizens with various mobility opportunities, accessible and affordable zero and low emission public transport and wide opportunities for intensive development of non-motorised movement."

To actualise this, together with local municipalities, the City of Sarajevo implemented important projects, including, reconstructing the pre-war cable car "Sarajevska žičara", which connects the old part of the city, with the nearby mountain of Trebević. 

The sloping elevator in the municipality of Centar was upgraded, alongside e-scooters and bike-sharing bike services introduced through private initiatives. 

Additionally, the city built 16 km of new bike paths and invested in an updated and modern public transport management system and electronic billing system, allowing for kilometres of new tram lines built, and connecting the suburb of Hrasnica, the trolleybus line to the suburb of Vogosca.

Population 

  • 414,000 (urban area)

Area (km2)

  • 419.16

modal split (2022)

  • Private vehicle - 62,5%
  • Public transport - 24,8%
  • Walking and cycling 12,7%

Challenges:

  • Limited resources of public transport systems

  • Increase in number of private vehicle use 

  • Air Pollution (especially in winter)

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European Union

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under grant agreement No. 101103924. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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Mission Cities

REALLOCATE is a project under the CIVITAS Initiative, an EU-funded programme working to make sustainable and smart mobility a reality for all, and contributes to the goals of the EU Mission Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.