Strengthened collaboration through a joint long-term vision E12 Atlantica Transport: Strengthened collaboration through a joint long-term vision

The E12 Atlantica Transport cross-border the three countries, and we have many fine project crossed the finishing line. The results to present. We present a joint vision final report has been compiled, and the and goals, and a description of how to reach main part of the project activities were them together. In addition, many interesting presented at the final conference in Vaasa cases have been conducted in cooperation 14‒15 March 2018. with the business and other sectors. E12 Atlantica Transport is an Interreg pro- E12 Atlantica Transport contributes to ject financed by the Botnia Atlantica pro- creating the prerequisites for a thriving and gramme. The project has created tools for attractive region. future collaboration on transport and infra- In this brochure you can read more about structure development. the different activities that took place be- The purpose of the project was to remove tween 1 January 2016 and 31 May 2018. boundaries, strengthen collaboration, and A border-free transport system for every- develop the E12 East-West transportation one from East to West! route, running from Ostrobothnia in Finland, through Västerbotten in Sweden, on to Nord­ Kind regards land on the Atlantic coast in Norway. The Project Managers The project was part of one of the most Andreas, Pekka and Kristin sophisticated cross-border collaborations in the Nordic countries. The project has pro- For more information, please visit: moted the productive cooperation between kvarken.org

E12 Atlantica Transport contact persons

Project Manager Sweden Project Manager Finland Project Manager Norge Andreas Forsgren Pekka Mäkinen Kristin Frodahl Rognerud +46 70 249 9084 +358 400 865 791 +47 48 243 033 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

E12 Atlantica Transport system analysis

The E12 Atlantica Transport system analysis cators. This way, the system analysis is a pre- was one of the first measures taken within requisite for developing a cross-border traffic the project. The analysis was comprehensive strategy, which aims at describing how the and conducted in 2016 and 2017. It is a cor- transport system must be developed in order nerstone for future studies of E12 Atlantica to live up to the partnership’s vision on social Transport. development. The system analysis is a very early planning phase that aims at describing regional devel- A tool for the future! opment, and the way that infrastructure and The complete system analysis material, the the transport system should be developed in report and an interactive map, will make a order to support that. crucial starting point for data acquisition and planning for many years to come. There is also The system analysis consisted of five main a lot of process experience that needs to be phases: processed. The material is one of a kind, and ‒‒ A description of the current situation there are many areas where the extensive ma- ‒‒ Defining goals terial can be implemented. Issues such as the ‒‒ Route and node analysis geographic limitations of the system analysis ‒‒ Limitation analysis and the need for unified cross-border statis- ‒‒ Dialogue. tics are other areas where a need for improve- Results: A knowledge base, an early stage ment has been noted. planning base for joint priorities A big challenge for the partnership is the nationally oriented transport system, mainly The system analysis increases the know­ the railway and airlines, as well as the national- ledge and provides a joint base of priorities in ly focused planning system. developing the regional transport system. By The infrastructure is national and orient- defining goals for the transport system and ed in a North-South direction, which makes selecting actions that guide us towards these sense from a national perspective, but hin- goals, we achieve a systematic approach that ders the development of East-West commu- can be followed up by means of strategic indi- nications.

Municipality of Umeå Traffic analysis & Strategic planning, Ramböll Andreas Forsgren Lars Brümmer +46 70 249 9084 +46 (0)10 615 5520. +46 (0)705 19 4051 [email protected] [email protected] Vision: A border-free transport system for everyone from East to West

Portal goal: Strengthening the growth and Portal goal: Climate neutral transports competitiveness of the E12 region in the region by 2014

Transport and Cross-border Social sustainability infrastructure development infrastructure planning

Goals Goals Goals

Actions Actions Actions

Traffic strategy of the E12 region

A border-free transport system for everyone transports and thus for investments in new from East to West. This is the vision of the and improved infrastructure. partnership for developing the transport sys- tem by 2040. Joint priorities The purpose of the strategy is to create With the help of a clear, joint vision, goals for joint priorities on how to develop the regional the future and a joint view on strategic invest- transport system in the short and long term. ments and actions, we create the prerequi- The strategy also makes the E12 region more sites for a dialogue and negotiations with the competitive when applying for national and in- authorities in the three countries. ternational funds. The traffic strategy includes three areas The development of industry and busi- of collaboration: transport and infrastructure ness requires efficient transport routes for development, cross-border infrastructure both goods and people. Therefore, it is im- planning and social sustainability. The strate- portant to keep the E12 region well connect- gy presents the prioritized goals and actions ed with the environment. The transport infra- in each area. structure in the region is relatively advanced, but it has its limitations. Implementation and follow-up The operators in the E12 region are more The traffic strategy is the property of the forward-looking and have stronger ambitions Kvarken Council, MidtSkandia and the Blue compared to national organisations in Norway, Highway. The implementation can begin Sweden and Finland. There is a potential for in- once a decision has been made by these three creased commerce towards the East along the organisations. The results of the strategy will New Silk Road and the Northeast Passage. This be continuously followed up by means of dif- generates an increased demand for East-West ferent indicators.

Process manager, Jesjo Konsult Assistant process manager, Sweco Jerker Sjögren Karin Edenius +46 70 266 8886 +46 70 231 6371 [email protected] [email protected] How investments in infrastructure can contribute to a sound society

The aim of the subproject was to increase the infrastructure is that it redistributes assets. awareness on how equality and social sustain- Being close to a major city or having good ability can be integrated in infrastructure in- communications may affect small villages vestments to achieve desired effects. negatively. During the duration of the project, sever- Erika Sandow, University of Umeå, pre- al seminars and workshops were held to in- sented her research on how long-distance crease the knowledge on how equality and commuting affects the stress levels of people. social sustainability can be related to infra- Among heteronormative couples, long-dis- structure investments. A research day was tance commuting means that one person, arranged to discuss issues related to com- usually the man, spends more time commut- muting, an expanding employment market ing, and less time with his family. The partner region, and equality integration in transport of the commuter, usually the woman, then planning. has to bear the responsibility for the house- hold, especially with children, which might force her to work less outside the home. Research day At the research day, Lena Levin from VTI, the Swedish National Road and Transport Re- Results search Institute, discussed gender neutral The result of the subproject is implementing transportation, available to all. By focusing on social sustainability as a special area of col- social sustainability, we can comprehend the laboration in the traffic strategy. According transport system better and see technolo- to the strategy, growth and competitiveness gy as an asset for enhancing availability and must be viewed from an equality perspective, power. which requires gendered statistics and ana- Jonas Westin, University of Umeå, pointed lysing the gendered landscape of the route out that it became easier to travel during the (a method developed by the municipality of 1950s‒1980s, especially by car. Instead of walk- Umeå), i.e. data on employment, economy, ing to the local shops, people started travel- education, and family matters. ling into the city centres. The importance of

Municipality of Umeå Equality strategist | Comprehensive planning +46 9 016 1232 Linda Gustafsson +46 70 611 1044 [email protected] LEADERSHIP The role and qualities of process management The role and qualities of project management GOVERNANCE

STRUCTURAL FACTORS Participants • Results Next level Composition THE PROCESS Differences in representation (levels) • Traffic strategy Implementation National/ Resources Approach/forms of meeting EU connection Financial (EU) Documentation • Learning Human resources Scheduling (qualities, competence & abilities) Social capital Commitment (relations and legitimacy)

Influence/challenges Influence/opportunities

Internally ‒ Internally ‒ Externally ‒ National Organisation level Organisation level Externally ‒ National and regional level Organisation of process Joint vision, cooperation and regional level awareness and mission Laws and regulations, Joint vision, cooperation, regional & local Internally ‒ Internally ‒ common needs organisation, strategy, Individual level Individual level and political connections key players and Cooperation and Social relations political connections cultural differences Influential motivation Responsibilities Commitment Commitment On-going evaluation

An on-going research assignment follows up model is based on the complex process of and analyses processes with emphasis on networking on the development of a joint contributing to process and project manage- traffic strategy. This process has been influ- ment while the project is still underway. The enced by several external and internal factors. role of the researcher is therefore largely to Structural factors, such as the composition of act as a sounding board and to arrange se- the group, financial resources, human and minars with participants from the processes social resources, are central to the model, as studied. This way the researcher helps the are the roles and qualities of the project and team reflect on the processes and develop process management when shaping and competence related to relevant research. governing the process. The choice of forms When the researchers are present during of meeting, documentation and scheduling the entire process, they are able to observe, were identified as important factors in the do interviews and strike up informal conver- process, as well as the influence they had on sations with both the participants and pro- the participants’ commitment to the process. ject/process management. The model and the process show the The on-going research assignment on connection between how the participants’ developing a joint traffic strategy consists of commitment influenced the process, results participating in project meetings, reports on and prerequisites for future cooperation. The observations and analyses to project mana- model summarizes and analyses the colla- gement, as well as being a continuous sup- boration process and relevant research, and port to the project management. Finally, the can thus be used as a methodical support in work is documented in a written report ba- other complex collaboration projects. sed on comprehensive research on strategic network cooperation and the organisation in order to facilitate the development of a joint Researcher vision, new structures, and innovative solu- tions. Processeriet AB The on-going research and model deve- Edith Andresen lopment is based on significant factors iden- +46 70 307 2100 tified within network research. The analysis [email protected] Dialogue on cross-border planning of infrastructure

Background and purpose A key factor turns out to be financial solu- The current collaboration between national tions. Today, the planning base is insufficient, traffic authorities in the Nordic countries there are no alternative funds, nor cross-bor- is limited and runs the risk of creating or der arenas for discussion and negotiation. strengthening boundaries all over Europe. A clarified mission for the Nordic transport This applies to investments, but also to authorities is required to enable sufficient operation and maintenance. Infrastructural funds for planning and investments on a Nor- objects in border regions are also risking dic scale. being continually down-prioritized in national decision-making processes. This is why the Towards cross-boundary infrastructure national planning and decision-making planning! processes must be made transparent, The knowledge gained from the subproject analysed and documented, and the results has been communicated to the national communicated. transport authorities, for the first time creat- ing a unified opinion on the situation and the Do national infrastructure planning pro- need to remedy the weak links in the current cesses form a boundary? national structures. There is now a strong will- Together with the E12 Atlantica BA3NET ingness to take concrete measures towards sister project, E12 Atlantica Transport has a cross-border oriented approach, thereby compiled a dialogue material which has achieving more efficient infrastructure plan- been communicated to the national trans- ning and investment. port authorities in Norway, Sweden and Finland. This material is based on reports describing and assessing the national plan- E12 Atlantica Transport in cooperation with ning systems and infrastructure priorities E12 Atlantica BA3NET and the three univer- from a cross-border perspective. In reali- sities of the BA region: University of Umeå, ty, the differences between the countries Vaasa and Nord are small. Both Norway and Sweden for in- stance have continuous national transport Jesjo Konsult plans for 12-year periods, the current period Jerker Sjögren being 2018–2029. Finland is also considering +46 70 266 8886 implementing a similar model. [email protected]

Calculation models for cross-border transport projects in the Nordic countries Conducted by the E12 Atlantica BA3NET sister project of E12 Atlantica Transport

This subproject investigates and analyses ferences in calculation methods also make the possibilities for socio-economic and de- direct comparisons and a comprehensive cision-making bases for infrastructure plan- ranking of cross-border transport projects ning of cross-border transport projects in the impossible. Botnia Atlantica region. The subproject is con- ducted in cooperation with the traffic author- Results ities and research environments concerned. The subproject emphasizes the importance of Nordic guidelines and methods for plan- National focus ning and evaluating cross-border transport All three countries have their own guide- projects. The subproject also creates bases lines for how socio-economic analyses of for continued development of national cal- national transport system investments are culation models and methods in order to to be conducted. The calculations are simi- improve the investment analyses and evalua- larly constructed and based on similar values. tion of cross-border transport projects. The methods and models all have a strong focus on national transports and are thus not suitable for analysing how the effects of Conducted by the E12 Atlantica investments are divided between the coun- BA3NET project tries. Therefore, these methods struggle with evalu­ating and balancing the effects of University of Umeå cross-border transport projects in compar- Centre of Regional science ison with national transport projects. Dif- (CERUM) E12 – border-free collaboration

The partnership’s vision for regional EGTC development The European Grouping of Territorial Coope- Based on a common history and a long ration (EGTC) is a firm framework for coope- cooperation we are creating new possibili- ration through an accomplished concept. ties and an innovative region spanning three This long-term collaboration model is a statu­ countries. We collaborate for growth, pros- tory organisation, providing plenty of options perity and quality of life in our region, so that for action. Therefore, the cooperation is less everyone will feel at home. dependent on a few strong-minded, active Through cross-border collaboration, we persons in the region itself. place the region on the map, nationally and internationally. The E12 transport corridor connects the region, enabling cutting-edge business, tourism, education and healthcare. Municipality of Lycksele We provide endless possibilities – in the city Grete Vesteraas and the countryside, at sea and in our arctic +46 9 501 6258, +46 70 230 0218 hills. [email protected] Greens across the Kvarken strait

During the subproject, farmers and produ­ cers in Ostrobothnia and Västerbotten have been contacted. The aim was for the produ­ cers to gain better insight into each other’s needs and operations, and then for everyone to implement and develop these insights to gain their own practices. A cornerstone of the cooperation was to make the opera- tions grow and/or become more productive thanks to a more efficient exchange of con- tacts and products.

Results of the subproject Last year, the commerce of Grönsakfabrik- en in Ostrobothnia increased significantly, a trend which is on-going. Today, 100% of cer- tain produce is imported from Ostrobothnia, and many of our customers are interested in our processed selection. We have decided to work closely with a partner in Finland to fur- ther promote our exchange of contacts and products. Our next step is to develop the transports, since more frequent transports is likely to also increase the volumes transported. To achieve functional and competitive fresh produce commerce, a regular and relatively frequent flow of goods is imperative. Grönsaksfabriken Norr AB (greengrocer) +46 904 2160 [email protected] Sustainable logistics

Maxmoduler Produktion AB is a company be ordered and added to regular schedules. that manufactures sheds and modules in The test shows that the difference in trans- Lyck­sele, Sweden. Today, the company has 70 portation costs between Stockholm and employees, and produces some 1150 sheds Gothenburg is only 25%, while the distance is a year. Maxmoduler in Lycksele currently considerably longer. The longer the distance, transports all modules and sheds by road, the more cost-efficient the transports. but wanted to test drive a shipment of sheds The railway sector is rather cohesive. Be- from Lycksele to customers in Stockholm coming part of the system and purchasing and Gothenburg by railway. The subproject transports is not done overnight. There is started in November‒December 2016. therefore a great risk that potential custom- ers give up and go back to road transports before the solution is ready. Purpose The purpose of the subproject was to find sustainable logistic solutions to transport the end-product of the company in a more envi- ronmental friendly manner from the E12 At- lantica region to customers in Stockholm and Municipality of Lycksele Gothenburg with surrounding areas. Grete Vesteraas The pilot subproject lasted 6 months in- +46 9 501 6258, +46 70 230 0218 cluding preplanning and two railway trans- [email protected] ports in spring 2017.

Results The results were encouraging, but to achieve a long-term solution, an agreement should be signed with an established railway carrier for a longer period, so that railroad cars can Digital Transport Management System (TMS)

TMS is a transport management system espe- Results of the subproject cially designed for time and business critical, The subproject has conducted a pilot study in- high-value transports. cluding two transports containing combined The system is used to track goods, for pho- cross-border transport (truck and ferry). The to verification and predictive alerts during all players involved where happy with the result stages of transport, improving reliability and and recognised the advantages of the system. preparedness. The system tracks the status and trans- Flexibility port stage of individual products. Proactive The solution can be integrated with existing alerts are used to keep all players up-to-date. systems, so that it is easier to receive data The system can track pallets, trailers, crates from the sender, and to log data on the goods, or individual products. A big advantage com- for instance in the storage management sys- pared to traditional systems is that all players tem of the recipient. concerned can access the data, not just the Tracking and photo verification make it carrier. easier to manage damaged transports, and The system is cloud-based and in the field, since the system also manages reclamations, smart phones are used to track goods. The the entire transport lifecycle is covered. photo verification of the status of the goods The system can also be used to stop coun- can be requested during all stages of trans- terfeit, fake or stolen goods from coming into port. Should the transport be delayed or the circulation. Anti-fake and illicit trade is esti- goods damaged, the details are available to mated at a cost of BEUR 3000, i.e. the same the sender, the recipient, and the carrier. Au- cost as for the actual logistics. tomatic alerts are sent by e-mail or text mes- sage to predefined recipients.

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CEO Sales Technology Sture Udd Pekka Karhunen Kristoffer Jansson +358 6 321 8010 +358 505 772 372 +358 503 100 079 Transports from Mo i Rana to Umeå with reloading in Storuman

The E12 is operated daily by a large number instances were noted where further discus- of long-distance trailer transports. Some of sion on business cooperation has been held these transports consist of uniform goods as a direct result of the subproject. In addition, transported on a more or less regular basis. further volumes suitable for the transport The purpose of “Case Storuman” of the E12 At- mode have been identified. lantica project is to create an attractive mode of transport combining truck and railway. The Future prospects reloading terminal in Storuman plays a central The results of “Case Storuman” form a valu- part in this transport system, enabling utiliza- able base for further cooperation. The team tion of the multimodal capacity and potential agreed that the goals of the subproject are of of the system. interest and realistic. The railway infrastruc- During the period of the subproject, three ture is gradually developed, and so are the meetings where held with different interested modes of transport on offer. Many new in- parties: the first meeting at Umeå Energi, the frastructure investments are being planned second in Storuman and, finally, a third meet- along the E12 route, all affecting the possibil- ing with interested parties in Mo i Rana and ities of the subproject to some extent. Among Mosjöen. these are a new ferry across the Kvarken strait, including investments in the ports on both Results sides, the railway electrification of Tvärbanan The subproject resulted in a base for future Hällnäs-Storuman as well as the expansion of discussion and an estimated comparison of the Norrbotniabanan with a railway terminal the costs. A platform has also been created for at Dåva waste management centre. the different interested parties to meet. A few

Process manager Assistant process manager Isabella Forsgren Johnny Holmgren +46 70 326 1260 +46 70 920 3738 [email protected] [email protected] High-speed railway connection from Saint Petersburg via Helsinki to Tampere and Vaasa / the Kvarken region (the so-called Allegro line)

In cooperation with City of Tampere, E12 At- The results of the survey lantica Transport has conducted a survey of According to the survey, there is a a high-speed railway connection (an exten- demand for a high-speed, direct sion of the so-called Allegro line) from Saint railway connection to Saint Peters­ Peters­burg via Helsinki to Vasa. The survey burg both among Russian and gives some concrete suggestions on how to Finnish passengers. The survey has develop the Russian connections, shows the been completed and the final re- potential the E12 region has to offer a high- sult is analysed in spring 2018. speed railway connection and the effects this might have on the E12 region and the route’s Russian connections.

The survey was conducted by Tutkimus- ja Analysointikeskus TAK Oy in cooperation with A-Zeta Consulting.

Kvarken Council Mathias Lindström +358 50 918 6462 [email protected] ALLEGRO LINE Energetic Multimodal Route to Nordics Profiling logistics link as a service

Road transports and terminal operations “Must haves” Onsite support functions and services

Profiling and development plan for the NLC Vaasa logistics site

The Vaasa region logistics site, NLC Vaasa, is the site. The future implementation of the located south of Vaasa in the immediate vi- site was also planned. cinity of the airport and the main road con- nections. Improved appeal The aim of the subproject was to update The success factors of the logistics centre can the concept of the NLC Vaasa logistics cen- be evaluated from two perspectives: that of tre according to the current market situation. logistic functions or that of the companies The developed concept supports the future choosing where to establish themselves. The marketing, sales and implementation of the logistics site can be made much more attrac- logistics site. tive by developing its functions, services and The concept connects the logistics site brand. with the international E12 corridor (NLC Corri- The plans were made in April–August 2016 dor). It also takes into consideration coopera- in cooperation with Ramboll. tion and synergy opportunities, in particular The report has been used to conceptualize with Kvarken Ports, NLC Umeå, NLC Stor­ NLC Vaasa, and has been assigned to the port uman, and the ports of Mo i Rana and Mosjö. and terminal team. The subproject also helped to identify the The profile consists of three cornerstones key players and partners for conceptualizing and the enabling infrastructure and services.

Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK

Logistics expert Anna Måtts-Fransén +358 44 512 6320 Cooperation opportunities between North-western Russian companies and Kvarken Ports

Ms Oxana Petrova’s Master’s Thesis from Uni- the companies that she surveyed. Her work versity of Vaasa studies the opportunities for is summarized in a list of ten important activ- cooperation between North-western Russian ities that are designed to increase interest in companies and Kvarken Ports, the port com- the E12 route and Kvarken Ports in the Russian pany jointly owned by the cities of Umeå and market. Vaasa. Petrova contacted North-western Rus- The interviews revealed that there are sev- sian companies operating mainly within the eral parties who are interested in further dis- forest machinery and mechanical engineer- cussing the cooperation opportunities and ing industries. She mapped their interest in even visiting Vaasa in order to establish per- cooperating with Kvarken Ports and studied sonal contacts. how the companies viewed their opportu- Ms Petrova presented her Master’s Thesis nities of transporting their exports over the for several actors within the logistics indus- Kvarken strait and along the E12 route. try, among them Kvarken Ports, NLC Vaasa, Her thesis revealed that the Vaasa region Vasek and the Kvarken Council. Her thesis is and its transport alternatives were relatively written within the frame of the Logistics De- unknown in North-western Russia, but that velopment Forum Devlog, which e.g. brings there was interest in the transport route and promising talents together with the logistics that the route was viewed as competitive. sector. The Kvarken Council and Vasek com- In addition to studying industries that missioned the work via the Interreg financed were interesting in the E12 route, Ms Petrova Botnia Atlantica project E12 Atlantica Trans- also compiled a list of valuable contacts in port.

Vaasa Region Development Company Trade and transfer opportunities between VASEK Russia and the Botnia Atlantica region along the E12, with a focus on Kvarken Ports. Logistics expert www.tritonia.fi/download/gradu/7168 Anna Måtts-Fransén +358 44 512 6320 Traffic measurement

The purpose of the subproject is to investi- ‒‒ A brief introduction on how traffic meas- gate how traffic measurements are taken urements have been taken in the national along the E12 route, and how the collection road network in Norway and Sweden, and of data ‒ in particular across the borders ‒ on the traffic measurements now availa- affects the infrastructure decision-making in ble (i.e. official statistics). Norway, Sweden and Finland. It is of utmost ‒‒ An analysis of the traffic measurement importance to analyse how the needs for methods in Norway and Sweden (realtime easy access related to commuting, transport measurements versus annual average of goods and tourism can be promoted by daily traffic etc.), and how their differen­ces means of correct measuring methods from may affect decision-making related to in- an infrastructure priority perspective. frastructure planning/priorities. ‒‒ An in-depth analysis of how different sea- sonal variations affect the result of traffic Contents of the subproject measurements in connection to the cho- The assignment entails describing and ana- sen method and how the measured value lysing the traffic flow along the E12 corridor is categorised in the action plan. This sec- based on traffic measurements from E12 and tion should be based on in-depth statisti- connected roads. The assignment is summa- cal analysis and data simulations. rized in a report including:

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Action planning E12 Vännäs-Lycksele

Action planning is the first phase an improved Data Acquisition). STRADA is a data system transport system. The subproject is based on on damages and accidents in the entire road earlier studies of the entire E12. transport system. So far, one of the two workshops have been From 2000 to 2017, 184 accidents including arranged. Representatives of the municipali- personal injury have been reported along the ties, the region, public transport, the transport route. Three of these were fatal and 16 serious companies, and the villages concerned took accidents. The most common type of acci- part in the workshop. dent is the single-car accident, which stands for more than half of all accidents. Many driv- ers have skidded or lost control over their car Focus on traffic safety and accessibility in the turns or when passing another vehicle. The meeting participants agreed that one of the main problems is the poor accessibility of the road and some weak points in traffic safe- Results of the subproject ty. The road is narrow, has many sharp turns, The result of the subproject is a report enlight- and runs through several villages where the ening the weak points and possible courses speed limits are low. There are conflicts be- of action. The subproject also includes a com- tween the locals and the needs of the transit prehensive efficacy assessment to assess the traffic. Other problems include that there are socio-economic benefits. no pavements or bicycle paths in the villages, The course of action study will be complet- that it is difficult to access the bus stops, that ed in 2018. The study is expected to become a the bus stops are lacking in design, and that base for future planning of actions along the travelling by bus takes too long. road. There are many 70/90 km/h roads in the region, where the risk for accidents is re­ Tyréns AB cognized as greater than on other roads. The traffic safety situation along the E12 has been +46 10 452 2000 analysed based on available accident statis- [email protected] tics from STRADA (Swedish Traffic Accident www.tyrens.se The need for transport of goods in the municipality of Vindeln

The purpose of the subproject is to gather The survey includes data on type and data on volumes of goods to and from com- value of goods, volumes, mode of transport, panies in the municipality of Vindeln in order transport routes, wherefrom the input is co- to estimate how large volumes and which ming, and whereto the finished products are types of goods that are and could be trans- sent. ported along the E12 route across the Kvar- The data is presented in tables and on ken strait. maps and summarized in a memo.

Partners

Rototilt, Cranab, Indexator, Hällnäs handelsträdgård, Vimek, Tegsnässkidan, Protab, Bäckströms åkeri, Fahlgrens, Br. Larssons snickeri Åmsele, Bussgods/DHL

The partnership The E12 Atlantica Transport project is based on cross-border cooperation between parties along the E12 route in Finland, Sweden and Norway.

Partners Kvarken Council (leadpart, FI), MidtSkandia (NO), Blå Vägen (SE) Region Västerbotten (SE), Regional Council of Ostrobothnia (FI), Nordland fylkeskommune (NO) Vaasa Regional Development Company VASEK (FI), Umeå Municipality (SE), Vännäs Municipality (SE), Vindeln Municipality (SE), Lycksele Municipality (SE), Storuman Municipality (SE), Infrastruktur i Umeå AB INAB (SE), Rana Utviklingsselskap AS (NO), Rana Municipality (NO), Polarsirkelen Lufthavnutvikling (NO), Port of Mo i Rana (NO), Mo Industripark AS (NO), Alstahaug havnevesen KF (NO), Helgeland Havn IKS (NO)