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Germany’s €49 public transport ticket remains, but its price remains uncertain after 2024
The German federal and state governments have agreed the Deutschlandticket should be retained. However, numerous uncertainties persist, primarily revolving around the future pricing structure of the ticket. -
Cities call for improved regulation of foreign drivers in UVARs
POLIS, Eurocities and 20 elected officials from cities around Europe have called for the European Parliament to improve the regulation of foreign drivers using UVARs. -
Final text for the revision of the Intelligent Transport Systems Directive agreed
The European Council has approved the revision of the revised ...
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European Gender Equality Week & questions for the transport sector
European Gender Equality Week took place between 23-29 October at the European Parliament. As local and regional leaders and voices from the transport sector united to discuss progress made and challenges ahead, there were many issues for urban mobility. -
Lille announces ban on cyclists in city centre
Lille’s local government has announced a cycling ban covering large parts of the pedestrianised city centre and old town, following a rise in pedestrian safety concerns. -
The EU Urban Mobility Observatory newsletter - November 2023
Welcome to the November newsletter.
In this edition, we highlight a rural bike-sharing service in Aalborg, preparations for the introduction of 30km/h speed limits in Amsterdam, and adoption of the revised Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Directive.
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Re-live Urban Mobility Days 2023
The Urban Mobility Days 2023 conference was held in Seville, Spain on 4-6 October 2023. For those who weren’t able to join the sessions live, or for those who want to re-live any part of the three days, we are glad to share the recordings and conference materials.
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JRC publishes report on 'Post-pandemic trends in urban mobility'
The JRC has published a report on 'Post-pandemic trends in urban mobility'. It found that while changes in lifestyles decreased total urban transport activity, the gradual return to pre-pandemic levels suggests that traffic and congestion levels could soon exceed their 2019 levels. -
Analysis of COVID related mobility restrictions on the spread of disease in different countries
A study of the University of Eastern Finland has analysed restrictions on people’s mobility with how COVID-19 was spreading. It has revealed effects into 3 different country clusters. -
COVID-19 Impacts on Cycling in Europe and North America
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the way we accessed society. Research by Virginia Tech provides detailed analysis of how pro-cycling measures were introduced during and after the pandemic and some visions for the future. -
Call for tender: Sustainable rural mobility for COVID-19 resilience and support of ecotourism
A call for tender has been published for procedure SMARTA 3 on sustainable rural mobility for COVID-19 resilience and support of ecotourism. The deadline is 14 June 2022. -
7th Annual Future of Transport Conference 2022
Over the past two years, the European transport sector has been impacted significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic. Passenger and freight transport has been severely disrupted; supply chains moved to breaking point, while the demand and necessity for the sector to re-orientate towards more digital, efficient, and sustainable practices continues to increase....
