UPPER launches U-KNOW and U-TRANSFER: a new platform for sharing and applying public transport knowledge
The UPPER project is proud to announce the launch of a powerful new platform designed to support cities, transport authorities, operators, and all stakeholders working toward more sustainable urban mobility: U-KNOW and U-TRANSFER.
These two tools, now live on a single online platform (available at publictransportknowledge.eu), work hand in hand to support innovation and transformation in public transport by making it easier to both access knowledge and apply it effectively.
One platform, two complementary tools
At the heart of this new platform are U-KNOW, the knowledge hub, and U-TRANSFER, the capacity-building companion.
· U-KNOW offers a curated collection of best practices, case studies, research insights, policy briefs, evaluation tools, and more. Its goal is to give users a clear view of what works in public transport and why. Whether you’re designing a new service, developing policy, or evaluating impact, U-KNOW helps you find evidence-based examples and relevant tools.
· U-TRANSFER complements this with practical support for applying what you learn. Drawing on the experience of UPPER cities and partners, it provides training materials, workshops, and guidance for those working to put ideas into action on the ground.
Bringing these two tools together on a single platform makes it easier to move between learning and doing, helping cities and stakeholders go from insight to implementation with confidence.
The platform is structured to support different types of learning and action.
In U-KNOW, you’ll find:
· Resources like best practices, case studies, research outcomes, policy briefs, and planning tools
· An Evaluation section with indicators, methodologies, and impact assessments
· A Glossary to clarify key terms in public transport and mobility
In U-TRANSFER, you’ll find:
· Materials to support capacity building, including workshops, training content, and guidance developed through the UPPER project
All content is reviewed to ensure quality and relevance, and the platform is regularly updated with new findings and materials, both from UPPER and other aligned initiatives.
Help shape the platform: suggest your content
U-KNOW and U-TRANSFER are designed to grow with the public transport community. If you’ve developed a case study, published research, created a helpful tool, or want to share a success story, we’d love to hear from you.
Click the "Suggest Content" button in the top menu to submit a contribution. Once reviewed, we’ll guide you through submitting your material in a simple, structured format. Sharing your experience can help others learn from your work, and drive real change in other cities!
U-KNOW and U-TRANSFER are here to support anyone working to improve public transport, from city planners and policy makers to researchers, mobility professionals, and engaged citizens. Explore the platform, learn from what’s already working, and join us in building more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive mobility systems across Europe and beyond.
