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...
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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. -
Final report and lessons learned from SUMP implementation in Foshan
The finalisation of a pilot project has led to the publication of the SUMP Foshan Pilot Project (final report) and the report on lessons learned for the uptake of SUMP in the Chinese urban planning context. -
Krakow to expand high-speed tramway network with public-private partnership
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide funding to support the expansion of Krakow's tramway. -
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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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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How the NetZeroCities Portal can help your city reach climate neutrality
25 Jan 2023Monitoring and evaluation, Public and stakeholder involvementThe NetZeroCities Portal is a brand-new platform designed for cities to connect with each other and with climate neutrality experts, as well as access...
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Helsinki plans to install fixed parking areas for e-scooters
24 Jan 2023Shared mobilityThe City of Helsinki plans to re-dedicate some car parking spaces as e-scooter parking areas in an attempt to stop e-scooters being left anywhere in the city centre. -
Madrid becomes the first major European capital to have a 100% clean bus fleet
23 Jan 2023Collective passenger transportIn 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... -
Lille plans to pay motorists to leave their car
20 Jan 2023Traffic and demand managementThe European Metropolis of Lille (MEL) has announced a bold new measure to persuade drivers to leave their car during rush hours - paying car drivers who give up driving alone during rush hour on the most congested routes.
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European Railway Awards 2023
31 Jan 2023 Brussels, BelgiumThe 16th edition of the European Railway Award ceremony will take place in... -
VII Meeting of Cities for Road Safety and Sustainable Mobility
02 Feb 2023 to 03 Feb 2023 , Europe-wideThe Directorate General for Traffic (DGT), the Spanish Federation of... -
Socio-Cycle: Cycling Symposium
03 Feb 2023 to 04 Feb 2023 Cork, IrelandSocio-Cycle: Cycling Symposium will take place from 3-4 February, 2023 at... -
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...
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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.
