Sustainable Urban Mobility Network

SUM Net seeks to improve the overall quality of life for all ­­­­ by securing deeply democratic processes of decision-making to ensure that urban transportation systems are

  • Universally accessible
  • Socially just
  • Safe and secure
  • Economically viable
  • Environmentally sound

SUM Net Membership

SUM Net is a democratic, secular and membership-based coalition of individuals, voluntary organizations, and civil society networks and movements. Members are expected to:

  • Fully subscribe to the SUM Net Mission Statement
  • Participate actively in SUM Net activities
  • Advocate the SUM Net Mission at all decision-making levels

People or organizations wishing to be members may apply using the SUM Net Membership Application Form available on the website.

Aims

SUM Net aims to

  1. Deeply democratise the processes of policy formulation and project level decision-making related to urban transportation at all federated governance levels
  2. Assist and support local communities to shape their urban transportation policies and systems
  3. Undertake public awareness initiatives and facilitate dialogue on transportation policies and projects
  4. Encourage cities to improve walking, cycling and public transportation facilities

Activities

  1. Critical analysis of and facilitation of discussions on policies and project implementation experiences
  2. City and national campaigns to enhance public participation in urban transportation planning and project implementation
  3. Studies about and experience sharing of the involvement of local communities in shaping their urban transportation policies and systems
  4. Networking and partnerships with groups engaged in democratizing urban governance and the development of urban transportation policies and systems
  5. Public awareness and outreach including through a newsletter, organizing seminars and public events, media interactions, student internships, school-based projects etc