The overall aim of this project is to develop innovative and sustainable rural and coastal transport schemes and services reducing social exclusion and enhancing the vitality and sustainability of sparsely populated areas in Northern Periphery. The rationale of this project is also that community paid or subsidised public transports are a considerable financial burden for small and rural/costal municipalities. Furthermore long distances in rural and costal areas increase the need for cost-efficiency as well as minimizing the pollution from transports.