The online event, scheduled for 10 November 2026, will showcase experiences and pilot actions focused on alternative mobility and technology-based parking management solutions across four Atlantic territories.

The European SMART Coast project, will organise a webinar to share innovative  approaches to sustainable visitor management in coastal destinations. The session will bring together project partners and stakeholders to explore practical solutions being developed and tested in Portugal, Ireland, France and Spain, with a particular focus on improving visitor mobility and using technology to manage parking and visitor flows.

Alternative mobility solutions for coastal destinations

The first part of the webinar will focus on alternative mobility solutions designed to improve access to coastal destinations and reduce dependence on private vehicles.

Miguel Calado (CIMAR) will present experiences from Alentejo, Portugal, while Fiona Scott-Hayward (Munster Technological University) will share insights from the Maharees Shuttle Bus Pilot implemented during summer 2026 in Ireland.

Technology-based solutions for parking management

The second part of the webinar will address the role of technology in improving parking management and providing useful information to visitors.

Isla Sadran (GIP Littoral) will present the My Ocean Beaches pilot in France, while Marta Ortega (OPE Cantabria) will introduce the Piélagos pilot in Spain.

The webinar will conclude with an open discussion, allowing participants to exchange experiences, identify common challenges and explore potential solutions that could be applied across Atlantic coastal territories.

How to participate

The webinar will take place on 10 November 2026, starting at 11:00 (France/Spain) / 10:00 (Ireland/Portugal), with an estimated duration of 90 minutes.

Participation requires prior registration by 6 November 2026.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/YFM2H4Ta5s?origin=lprLink