Analysis of the Impact of EU Policy on the Development of Sustainable Mobility in Ukrainian Cities

Abstract

This article analyses the impact of European Union policy on sustainable development and the development of Sustainable mobility in Ukraine. The legislative postulates of Europe, which encourage other countries to act by them, are analysed. According to the European Green Course, one of the primary documents is the European Green Agreement. Scientific sources of recent years have been analysed. The world trends of ecological transport, and the problems of the less developed countries of Europe, which they face with increased requirements and control over the implementation of transportation, are highlighted. The concepts of intelligent transport system, robotic city, smart city were also introduced. The prospects of Europe until 2050, according to the European Green Deal, are described. The article is also about social sustainability, a dynamic concept of design that contributes to strengthening the physical sphere with the design of the social world and the development of infrastructure to support social needs and problems. Problems that can be faced due to the desire of the population to live in cities are given. The indices and sub-indices of the world’s readiness for Sustainable mobility have been determined. The research of some authors on the problems of the development of sustainable mobility in Ukraine is presented. The first part of the article presents legislative and practical aspects of sustainable development and mobility. Ukraine has adopted the path of movement towards the EU. Therefore, it joins the environmental protection initiatives both at the legislative level and in practical implementation. The author proposed a block diagram of the sustainability achievement by the Ukraine cities through EU policy. Examples of implementing the concept of Sustainable mobility in the cities of Ukraine are given, and the advantages of using public transport in the city, as opposed to a private vehicle, are shown. The results of the survey show the readiness of the population of Ukraine for Sustainable Living and Sustainable Urban Mobility. Citizens’ opinions about their ecological way of life and recommendations of expected actions from the city authorities were received. The conclusions provide possible pro-government actions for effectively implementing the European sustainable development and mobility concepts .