Climate-smart transport – Trial-
operations 2020

About the project

The purpose of the project is to create a functioning local climate-smart transport system for residents and guests in Södra Årefjällen, with carpooling and demand-responsive public transport. Also some trial operations with refrigerated transport to stores, restaurants, and other food actors in the area. The project focuses on coordinating already existing transport to reduce the number of transport kilometers. The transports will primarily be carried out with existing vehicles.

The project is part of Södra Årefjällen's larger development project Vision 2030 – sustainable mountain experiences of world-class.
Read more: sodraarefjallen.se/vision-2030/

LAG board's justification

LAG chooses to prioritize this project. Those behind the application have conducted a thorough feasibility study and now want to carry out a trial operation that aligns well with our strategy and is beneficial for both residents and visitors. The project is granted within the framework of the intervention area Innovation/New technology/New solutions
/Research where it is primarily expected to contribute to the goal of improving service for more people.

About the project

Completed Lake, Forest & Mountain project

Applicant: Södra Årefjällen Economic Association

Project type: Implementation

EU Fund: Rural Development Fund

About the funding

Project support from the EU and the state:
916,443 SEK

Public co-financing from LAG:
451,382 SEK

Other financing:
Own private cash: 423,000 SEK (estimated revenue)
Private co-financing in the form of voluntary time.