Besides public transport such as rail, metro, tram and bus networks, collective passenger transport also covers car-sharing, car-pooling and flexible mobility services such as train-taxi schemes and demand-responsive transport in areas of low demand.
Improvements to public transport services may address public transport vehicles and related infrastructure, as well as management techniques.
Effectively addressing urban mobility at EU level raises many challenges and opportunities for the sector. Following the major initiatives and strategies adopted by the EU such as the Green Deal, the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, the Fit for 55 Package, and the upcoming Urban Mobility Framework, the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) has looked into the potential role of the EU in the field of transport on demand.
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On 11 October 2021, the city of Prague launched a pilot project offering free use of shared bikes to holders of the Lítačka pass, Prague’s electronic public transport card. The bikes can be used within the city for 15-minute time periods up to four times a day.
As part of Baden-Württemberg’s actions to deliver its climate targets, the German region aims to double demand for public transport by 2030, while reducing car traffic in cities by one-third.
The CIVITAS Forum is a bi-annual event hosted by the CIVITAS Initiative that celebrates, promotes and encourages sustainable cities and sustainable urban mobility advancement across Europe.
Hosted this year in Aachen, Germany, the conference will be guided by the central theme 'Smart routes towards climate-neutral cities'.
The CIVITAS Forum 2021 will take place on 20-21 October 2021. It is a hybrid conference, with participants joining on-site in Aachen (Germany) and online.
