http://www.eltis.org European Local Transportation Information System en-en Fri, 17 May 2013 06:52:19 +0200 mayer@fgm.at mayer@fgm.at 1440 Lower energy use, less cost, fewer carbon emissions and better air quality are the objectives of the ECOSTARS fleet recognition scheme which Rotterdam has set up under the umbrella of the Rotterdam Climate Initiative (RCI). http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4207 Fri, 17 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 Recently, a new CIVINET network between Slovenia and Croatia has been established to share knowledge and experience on sustainable mobility in these countries. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4202 Thu, 16 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The Macedonian capital of Skopje hopes to build a new tram system, but lukewarm interest in its tender offer raises concerns about the viability of its build-and-operate financing idea. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4204 Wed, 15 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The European Parliament's Environment Committee voted on April 24th for any new cars sold to achieve an average fuel economy of 95g per kilometre, or 3.9 litres per 100km, by 2020. Previously, the goal was set at 130 grams. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4203 Tue, 14 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The call for speakers covers a wide range of topics open under the core Polis themes of environment and health, traffic efficiency, mobility, road safety and social and economic challenges of transport. All abstracts should highlight the innovative dimension as well as the results achieved and lessons learned. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4205 Tue, 14 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 This year, the annual Bike Parade held in Kortrijk, Belgium, challenges participants to be creative in the transportation of unusual items or large loads. Participants with the most original bike or cargo will go home with a prize. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4206 Mon, 13 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The longest urban tunnel for motorised transport in Europe, which has been under construction since 2007 in Prague, may never be finished. A recently-ordered study scrutinised the significant possibility of conserving the tunnel instead of a completion. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4201 Fri, 10 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 TROLLEY is about knowledge exchange, competence building and competence sharing in relation to trolleybus systems. In order to benefit from the great potential of online education, two new e-learning courses have been developed. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4200 Thu, 09 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 Helsinki Region Transport’s (HRT) new campaign “Take a spring break from car driving” has been a success. In less than two weeks, HRT has received 20,000 new orders for travel cards. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4199 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The total annual public support for biofuel production in Europe is around €10 billion, equivalent to a bailout of Cyprus every year, according to a new report, commissioned and co-funded by Transport & Environment (T&E), the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), BirdLife Europe and the IISD. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4197 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 An online citizens’ survey has been launched as part of a future Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for Madrid’s city quarter Distrito Centro. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4198 Tue, 07 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 Budapest’s Critical Mass, one of the biggest cycling demonstrations in the world, went out with a bang on April 22 with an estimated 100,000 people taking part in the annual Earth Day extravaganza. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4196 Mon, 06 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The Pedestrian Safety Manual, jointly developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the FIA Foundation, the Global Road Safety Partnership and the World Bank, provides practical information on how to plan, implement and evaluate a pedestrian safety programme. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4195 Fri, 03 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 Since 2012 the city of Ghent subsidises electric vehicles. Being very successful, the budget quickly ran dry. For 2013 the city focusses on electric bikes. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4194 Thu, 02 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The city of Amsterdam has become involved in the FREVUE-project (7th Framework Programme) which promotes electric city logistics. It will deliver 20 new electric trucks driving around in Amsterdam http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4193 Wed, 01 May 2013 01:01:01 +0200 Students in the city of Leuven will have to start paying for a bus ticket, costing them 20 euro per year. However, student umbrella organisations are unhappy with the measure. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4192 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The Flemish government have agreed to purchase 386 new buses to replace the oldest and most polluting vehicles of the current fleet. Vanhool, VDL en Irisbus will supply the new buses. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4191 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 Wroclaw’s public transport website allows you to find where the tram that you want to catch is currently located. The new service allows precise planning of any public transport trip. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4189 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 A campaign called “Lock in your car” wants to be an incentive to citizens to leave their car at home and to use public transport during the Easter week in Malaga. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4186 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 Europe’s newest experience with congestion charging has reduced traffic significantly, but it may soon face a citizens’ referendum. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4188 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 In connection with the cycling event “Volta Catalunya”, a major cycle race in Catalonia, the city of Barcelona organised a festival for its citizens, promoting the use of bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4187 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 Already 2000 people have joined the Eltis community by becoming a Friend of Eltis. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4190 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The fact finding study provides a comprehensive overview of the legal basis at national level for the application of passenger rights covering all modes of urban public transport in the EU. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4184 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 A new parking management system in Barcelona can allow savings of up to 52% on parking fees and an average of 20 minutes of parking search time. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4185 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 GENIAAL Mobil is a project in the city of Braunschweig aiming to increase the mobility of elderly and disabled people. Based on a smartphone programme, people will be guided from their origin to their destination on barrier free routes. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4180 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 Within the project 'abc.multimodal', the City of Gdansk is developing a new traffic system at Wita Stwosza and Wojska Polskiego streets. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4182 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 Transport for London (TfL) has launched a competition to develop an app which improves accessibility of London's transport system. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4178 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The transport operator for the Unna County (VKU) has equipped the buses of route S30, an express bus service between Bergkamen and Dortmund, with umbrella vending machines. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4181 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 In Potsdam an Audioguide app informing users about tram history along the “culture” line 93 has been released. Between the main station and Glienicker Bridge, the app gives facts about the change of Potsdam’s trams in the last 130 years. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4179 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200 The city of Hasselt abolished public transport fares in 1997 within the city range. For many years, this decision was the flagship of the \'politics of free\'. This will now come to an end and only young people under 19 years will still travel for free. http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=5&id=60&news_id=4183 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:01:01 +0200