Nine municipalities unite to overhaul regional transport for future needs
Residents in the Stedendriehoek region and Hattem can expect a more integrated and accessible transport system. Nine municipalities have agreed to improve public transport, Wmo transport, volunteer transport, and shared mobility to support growing populations and changing travel habits.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipalities Involved | Apeldoorn, Deventer, Zutphen, Voorst, Brummen, Lochem, Epe, Hattem |
| Region | Regio Stedendriehoek (Gelderland and Overijssel) |
| Focus Areas | Public transport, Wmo transport, volunteer transport, shared mobility |
| Goal | Integrated, future-proof, and accessible transport system |
| Driving Factors | Population growth, aging residents, changing travel habits |
| Implementation Agenda | Signed on 11 March 2026 |
The municipalities in the Regio Stedendriehoek, along with Hattem, are responsible for local and regional mobility policies. Their role includes ensuring accessible transport options for all residents, particularly those reliant on social support systems like Wmo transport, to maintain quality of life and social participation.
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Municipalities take joint step toward future-proof transport system
The Regio Stedendriehoek, 11 March 2026 – The eight municipalities within the Regio Stedendriehoek, together with the municipality of Hattem, have today signed the implementation agenda for public mobility. This agreement commits them to jointly work toward a cohesive and accessible system of public transport, Wmo transport, volunteer transport, and shared mobility.
The region is set to grow significantly in the coming years. At the same time, travel habits are changing, and the number of elderly residents in the region is increasing. This calls for a transport system that is better integrated, future-proof, and ensures the region remains sustainably accessible.
Public mobility does not stop at municipal or provincial borders. Residents travel from village to city, from Gelderland to Overijssel and back. That is precisely why cross-border collaboration is essential to keep the system logical and accessible for travellers. Public mobility also connects mobility with the social domain; it is not just about travelling from A to B, but about enabling people to participate as independently as possible in work, care, and social activities. A key condition for quality of life.
The implementation agenda focuses on four interconnected tracks: making public transport more flexible, reorganising Wmo transport, supporting volunteer transport, and expanding shared mobility. Together, these tracks should lead to transport that better meets the needs of residents.
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