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First-of-its-kind incident data involving shared e-scooters published
Industry association Micro-Mobility for Europe has shed light on the debate around the safety of shared e-scooters by providing aggregated incident data from its six founding members on the volume and severity of incidents in 2021. -
Gender equal mobility: beyond the ‘vulnerable user’ paradigm
That our urban mobility systems fail women is no secret; however, an enduring perception of women as ‘vulnerable users’ is obstructing the comprehensive change demanded. We urgently need to view women as not just primary transport users, but also decision-makers; this means understanding how gender really operates.
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How the NetZeroCities Portal can help your city reach climate neutrality
The NetZeroCities Portal is a brand-new platform designed for cities to connect with each other and with climate neutrality experts, as well as access online solutions as they work to reduce their emissions.
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Madrid becomes the first major European capital to have a 100% clean bus fleet
In December 2022, Madrid managed to become the first major European capital to have a bus fleet comprised fully of clean vehicles. The city now has a fleet of CNG-powered buses and electric buses. -
Greece offers incentives to taxi owners to buy an electric taxi
A €40 million Green Taxi programme launched by the Greek government aims to replace around 2,000 old taxis in the country with new electric taxis. -
The EU Urban Mobility Observatory newsletter - January 2023
In this edition we highlight CINEA's Vision Zero brochure, EIT Urban Mobility's report on Urban Air Mobility, and lessons learned from SUMP implementation in Foshan, China.
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Accessibility of stores by a 15-minute walk in Helsinki
02 Feb 2023Policy and researchA study by the University of Helsinki found that the factors of age, service times of stores and seasonal walking conditions have a great impact on how many inhabitants have access to the nearest store within a 15-minute walk in the... -
Life After Linear: Making EV Batteries Circular
01 Feb 2023Clean and energy-efficient vehiclesBax & Company's new 'Life After Linear' series breaks down a clear, circular story for some of the most important material value chains of Europe’s low-carbon future.
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First-of-its-kind incident data involving shared e-scooters published
31 Jan 2023Shared mobilityIndustry association Micro-Mobility for Europe has shed light on the debate around the safety of shared e-scooters by providing aggregated incident data from its six founding members on the volume and... -
Italy to install 21 000 electric vehicle charging stations by 2026
30 Jan 2023Clean and energy-efficient vehiclesThe Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has announced that it will be allocating €713 million for the development of electric vehicle recharging infrastructure in the... -
Gender equal mobility: beyond the ‘vulnerable user’ paradigm
27 Jan 2023Safety and urban mobilityThat our urban mobility systems fail women is no secret; however, an enduring perception of women as ‘vulnerable users’ is obstructing the comprehensive change demanded. We urgently need to view women as not just...
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90% of Barcelonians live within 300 metres distance of a cycle lane
26 Jan 2023Walking and cyclingIn 2022, the city of Barcelona implemented more than 7 km of new cycling infrastructure and reported an increase of 11% of daily bicycle trips compared to the previous year.
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RTR Conference 2023
14 Feb 2023 to 16 Feb 2023 Brussels, BelgiumThe next RTR (Road Transport Research) Conference will be held from 14-16... -
ECF online presentation of cargo bike developments across Europe
28 Feb 2023 , Europe-wideSave the Date - 28 February 2023, 14:00-15:30 (CET) for an European... -
Fit for 55 Evening Summit
15 Mar 2023 Brussels, BelgiumTransportation accounts for up to a third of Europe’s total carbon... -
Cities Forum 2023
16 Mar 2023 to 17 Mar 2023 Torino, ItalyCITIES FORUM 2023 conference will take place in Torino, Italy from 16-17... -
Urban Transport Conference 2023
27 Mar 2023 to 28 Mar 2023 , Europe-wideThe Urban Transport Conference (UTC) 2023 will take place on 27-28 March... -
Automotive week 2023
16 Apr 2023 to 19 Apr 2023 , Europe-wideAutomotive Week 2023 will take place from 16-19 April in Helmond, the...
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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....
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European Parliament Flash Barometer: Women in times of COVID-19
Marking International Women’s Day 2022, the European Parliament Director General for Communication commissioned a Flash Eurobarometer sample survey by Ipsos European Public Affairs of women >15 years of age in each of the 27 Member States to gather women's opinions on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
The effects of Covid-19 on urban mobility: Free online course
Do you want to learn about the effects of Covid-19 on urban mobility? Then take part in this free online course instructed by Bax & Company Future Mobility consultant Albert Gragera for EIT Urban Mobility.
