On March 28, 2025, a pop-up exhibition was held in Šibenik as part of the SPINE project, aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive urban mobility. Despite the rainy weather, the activity was successfully carried out and proved to be both informative and engaging. It was organized by the City of Šibenik, Gradski parking and ODRAZ.
The day began with a bus ride along one of Šibenik’s public transport lines. During the ride, partners interacted directly with passengers, asking for their opinions and experiences regarding public transport in the city. Posters and banner were used to enscourage discussion and raise visibility. Many passengers expressed satisfaction, noting the system’s reliability and cleanliness. One even said: “You can set your watch by the bus schedule.” There were also comments highlighting the friendliness of the drivers and a suggestion to include more female drivers, as a step towards promoting gender equality in the sector.
Following the ride, at the Polytechnic of Šibenik, students and citizens continued discussing the benefits of public transport and the measures to be implemented in the scope of SPINE project. These include the SI@ALL travel planning app, designed to support multi-modal journey planning; an interactive information kiosk at Šibenik port, particularly useful for vulnerable user groups; and five new electric bicycle charging stations, to be installed across the city.
Since pop-up activities are still new in Šibenik, this event served as a pilot to test public acceptance. Simple and engaging methods were used to foster participation, and the overall feedback was positive. Citizens appreciated the opportunity to voice their opinions and were pleased that Šibenik is part of a European-level initiative like SPINE. The activity also served to increase awareness about the benefits of public transport, not only in terms of mobility but also regarding environmental, economic, and social impacts.
The pop-up activity successfully fostered dialogue, encouraged civic involvement, and built momentum for further initiatives. Organizers will continue this form of cooperation with citizens during the European Mobility Week in September 2025.