Connect Georgia – Shaping the mobility of tomorrow in Georgia

Context

The transport sector contributes to greenhouse gas emissions in Georgia. Growing motorisation is worsening the air quality and impacting the living conditions in urban areas. In contrast, rural areas suffer from limited mobility options, which especially affect women and low-income families. The lack of a national framework hinders the provision of inclusive mobility services at regional and local levels of territorial decentralisation.

Objective

The Government of Georgia, regional authorities in Adjara and city administrations in Tbilisi and Batumi are successfully implementing reforms for a sustainable mobility transformation.

Approach

A national blueprint for sustainable mobility

Connect Georgia supports the creation of a national framework for sustainable urban mobility using a multi-level, multi-stakeholder approach. This involves establishing an intragovernmental working group to formulate a shared vision and action roadmap, informed by a comprehensive national policy assessment. The project provides specific implementation proposals, guiding national actors with customised technical support towards transformative reforms for sustainable and connected mobility.

Urban mobility initiatives in Tbilisi and Batumi 

In Tbilisi and Batumi, Connect Georgia supports sustainable urban mobility, drawing from Mobility4Cities. Working closely with city leaders and local communities, the project implements pilot infrastructure measures to provide inclusive and sustainable solutions on the ground for citizens and localities.

Transforming regional transport in Adjara through a strategic alliance

To meet the travel demand between rural and urban areas for economic opportunities, Connect Georgia is forming a transport alliance that transcends municipal borders. This scalable initiative not only meets current demands but also lays the foundation for increased investment in developing Adjara’s regional transport services.

Last update: February 2024