New app maps accessibility of urban public spaces in Ukraine

A mobile and desktop application by Dostupno.UA provides accessibility information for public locations in Ukraine. It covers the differing needs of a range of groups with specific accessibility requirements and supports people to get to these locations.

New Italian translation of the SUMP Guidelines now available!

An Italian translation of the 2nd edition SUMP Guidelines has now been made available.

Cities are actively addressing gendered mobility patterns

Cities across Europe are beginning to implement gender appropriate transport services, in an effort to improve sustainable mobility.

Barcelona used as a model for Spanish LEZ guide

Spain has made low emission zones (LEZs) mandatory in all cities and towns with more than 50,000 people by 2023. The Barcelona Ring Road LEZ serves as a role model for a national guide on the installation of LEZs that has been produced for the targeted municipalities.

'Fit for 55': European Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions

On 14 July 2021, the European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

Eltis newsletter - June / July 2021

This month, we highlight the new Urban Mobility Initiative, encouraging you to participate in the Open Public Consultation (OPC) and details of the newly published Practitioner Briefing 'Social Impact Assessment: Tools, Methods and Approaches'.