Birmingham has become the latest city in the UK to introduce a series of measures that aim to reduce pollution from road transport.
Birmingham's measures appeared in a draft transport plan...
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GO SUMP Policy briefs
The objective of the GO SUMP Policy briefs document is to provide final policy recommendations based on the urban mobility measures and strategies developed by the modular projects within the Interreg MED urban transport community. Key recommendations have been consolidated into one document; the Go SUMP Policy briefs. -
Pedestrianisation of Ljubljana city centre
As recently as 2007, the city centre of Ljubljana was dominated by high volumes of motorised traffic. In 2007 a large-scale initiative to pedestrianise city centre streets was started; today, the pedestrian area of Ljubljana covers more than 10 hectares. -
EU Sustainable Energy Awards - Apply Today
During the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), from 22 to 26 June 2020, outstanding projects will be celebrated for their innovation and impact. If your work focuses on clean, sustainable and renewable energy, and you believe your projects deserve Europe-wide recognition, apply for the EU Sustainable Energy Awards by 27 January 2020. -
Green Deal: EU's goal is to be the first climate neutral continent by 2050
European Green Deal announced at COP 25: The European Commission's goal is for Europe to be the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 -
2nd Edition SUMP Guidelines - now available as an online booklet
The Guidelines for developing and implementing a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (2nd edition) have been converted to an online booklet that is now available on the Eltis portal. -
Eltis newsletter - January 2020
At the end of this month, the Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policies (DG REGIO) will be welcoming delegates from across Europe to the major CITIES forum event taking place in Porto, Portugal.
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Birmingham restricts car access in order to reduce air pollution
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Brake dust may be as harmful to the immune system as diesel exhaust
27 Jan 2020Policy and researchA recent study funded by the UK's Medical Research Council (MRC) found that particulate pollution from brake wear could...
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Women in Spain are riding more and more bicycles
21 Jan 2020Walking and cyclingThe use of a bicycle is growing in Spain. It is driven by women, especially young women, who are choosing this mode of transport for their daily journeys. In the last two years, bike use by women in Spain has increased by 5% while among men...
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Dutch municipalities harmonise rules for Low Emission Zones
21 Jan 2020Clean and energy-efficient vehicles, Urban Vehicle Access RegulationsMunicipalities in The Netherlands are to apply harmonised rules for their Low Emission Zone's (LEZ's). From 1 January 2020, national regulation applies to LEZ's, putting...
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Edinburgh’s plan for transport transformation in the coming 10 years
21 Jan 2020Policy and researchOn 10 January 2020, the City Council of the Scottish city of Edinburgh presented its draft plans for the coming 10 years that aim to take the city towards the goal of being a carbon neutral city by 2030....
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Eurostat data on transport costs per household of EU member states 2018
21 Jan 2020Policy and researchEUROSTAT has published the latest statistics on household costs in the EU member states. Expenditure on ...
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Transport Ticketing Global
28 Jan 2020 to 29 Jan 2020 London, United KingdomPassenger transport is changing. Travellers increasingly expect a... -
Cities Forum 2020
30 Jan 2020 to 31 Jan 2020 Porto, Portugal4th CITIES FORUM 2020 - “Together we shape a sustainable urban future”... -
International Transport Forum (ITF): Smart Cities and Social Dynamics Roundtable
03 Feb 2020 to 04 Feb 2020 Paris, FranceThe International Transport Forum (ITF) is hosting a roundtable on smart... -
MOVE 2020
11 Feb 2020 to 12 Feb 2020 London, United KingdomMOVE brings together disruptors and their technologies with stakeholders... -
Smart Cities UK 2020
13 Feb 2020 ,Smart Cities UK are organising their 5th Conference & Exhibition,... -
North East Parking Show
18 Feb 2020 Newcastle, United KingdomThe North East Parking Show is a new event designed to showcase the best...
