About project

About project

InterMod is a cross-border project that helps smaller urban municipalities in Estonia, Latvia, and Sweden make everyday travel greener, smarter, and more efficient. Many smaller towns face the same challenge: most transport solutions are designed for big cities, while residents in smaller areas often rely heavily on private cars. This creates congestion, higher emissions, and limited mobility options for those without cars.

The InterMod project changes this by developing and testing new ways to move around — focusing on public transport, cycling, walking, and shared mobility. The goal is to reduce CO₂ emissions, improve access to services, and make sustainable travel the natural first choice for local residents.

What will be done?

Over the next three years (2025–2028), Viimsi (Estonia), Cēsis (Latvia), and Söderhamn (Sweden) will each set up smart mobility hubs — local centres that connect buses, bicycles, scooters, and electric cars in one convenient location. These hubs will make travel smoother and more environmentally friendly by combining transport options with essential services such as parcel lockers, charging points, or bike repair facilities.

Each municipality will design its hub based on local needs:

• Viimsi will develop a network of hubs to offer services and decrease the need to travel to the center.
• Cēsis will pilot a hub near the railway station, improving links between different public transport routes.
• Söderhamn will focus on creating a network of hubs near schools, workplaces, and leisure areas to encourage cycling and shared travel.

Beyond infrastructure

InterMod is not only about building new facilities – it also focuses on changing travel habits. Through awareness campaigns, participatory workshops, and digital tools, the project helps residents better plan their trips and discover easy, sustainable alternatives to driving.

Expected impact

By the end of the project, the participating municipalities will have tested practical, transferable solutions for smaller communities. The lessons learned will help other regions in the Central Baltic area develop their own smart and low-carbon mobility systems. In the long run, InterMod will contribute to cleaner air, quieter streets, and more sustainable transport choices for everyone.