April 24, 2026Read more...

Project Progress from Autumn 2025 to Spring 2026

After the initial methodological phase, the OTRACON SK–UA project has moved decisively into practical implementation. Project partners have focused on concrete analytical tasks and technical cooperation that underpin high-quality transport planning in the Slovak–Ukrainian border region.

A key achievement has been the harmonisation of traffic survey methodologies with Ukrainian partners. Aligning data collection approaches is essential for ensuring comparability and for enabling the joint use of data in transport modelling and strategic analyses. These efforts are closely linked to the ongoing update of the transport model of Eastern Slovakia, administered by IDS Východ, s.r.o. for the Košice and Prešov Self-Governing Regions. The model is gradually being enriched with new datasets from infrastructure managers, providing a robust analytical basis for assessing traffic flows and future investment needs. Regular expert meetings have complemented these activities, helping to connect analytical outputs with real territorial needs. Through continuous coordination and data-driven work, the project is steadily translating expert knowledge into practical solutions for improved cross-border mobility.

April 22, 2026Read more...

Coordinating Project Results with National Authorities in Slovakia

As the Lead Partner of the OTRACON project, we have held several working meetings with the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic and the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic. These meetings focused on mutual exchange of transport‑related data and on aligning project activities with national priorities and planning frameworks.

The discussions provided an important space to connect project analyses and modelling work with the needs of state institutions, ensuring that the project results are not only methodologically sound but also practically applicable. Special attention was given to how the project outputs can support self‑governing regions, public administration, and state‑level decision‑making in Slovakia. Through this close cooperation, the OTRACON project aims to deliver results that are useful beyond the project scope, contributing to better‑informed transport planning and strategic decisions at regional and national levels, both in Slovakia and in cooperation with Ukraine.

April 22, 2026Read more...

Regular Coordination Meetings as a Platform for Joint Solutions

Within the OTRACON SK–UA project, regular coordination meetings play a central role in shaping joint approaches to cross-border transport development. These meetings bring together experts and partners from Slovakia and Ukraine to address current strategic and technical challenges in public transport and mobility.

Discussions focus on aligning national and regional planning approaches, exchanging analytical methods, and coordinating strategic documents. Particular attention is paid to the integration of transport systems in border areas that function as a single region despite being divided by a state boundary. An important topic is the development of cross-border transport infrastructure, including the capacity enhancement of existing border crossings and the preparation of new connections. Through professional dialogue and systematic cooperation, the coordination meetings help ensure that proposed solutions are realistic, coherent, and mutually beneficial. By fostering continuous exchange and joint planning, the project strengthens trust between partners and lays solid foundations for long-term cooperation in transport and mobility.

Author - Jan

Contact

Navigation

Newsletter