Turku, Finland

General description

Turku, founded in 1229, is Finland's oldest city. Its compact size makes it ideal for exploring the vibrant blend of history and modernity.

Offering affordable living, diverse housing options, a thriving student community, a rich cultural scene and plenty of outdoor activities, Turku provides an excellent quality of life for its residents. Additionally, it is an attractive destination for skilled professionals seeking new opportunities.

mobility goals

The development of the city's Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) and Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan (SULP) is currently underway, while the Regional SUMP has been in place for several years.

Goals include achieving carbon neutrality by 2029 and increasing the share of sustainable modes of transport to over 66% by 2030.

Population 

  • 202 466

Area (km2)

  • 245

modal split

  • Private vehicle - 51%
  • Public transport - 8%
  • Walking - 29%
  • Cycling 10%

challenges:

  • Development of the city's Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) and Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan (SULP) is currently underway.

  • The Regional SUMP has been in place for several years.

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.

CIVITAS
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.