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New Brussels-based study investigates car obesity

A new joint study conducted in the Brussels-Capital Region (RBC) by the public service agencies Bruxelles Mobilité and Bruxelles Environnement has highlighted a worrying increase in car volume and we...

Active travel for all ages: POLIS’ Active Travel & Health Working Group dives in

On Urban October, the Active Travel & Health Working Group held a webinar to explore initiatives promoting active travel across generations....

Member in the Spotlight: Aarhus

November's Member in the Spotlight is Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city which is rapidly advancing towards its goal of carbon neutrality....

European Disability and Parking Card Directives become EU laws

Member States have now the obligation to adapt the laws into their legal frameworks and set up the systems required to start issuing the Cards in a period of a maximum of 42 months....

POLIS RTTI Task force leads dialogue on digitising Traffic Circulation Plans in new position paper

A new position paper, developed by POLIS, CROW, and POLIS EU members, highlights the importance of digitising Traffic Circulation Plans....

Will the Closing Plenary at the POLIS Conference 2024 ‘chart or change the course’ toward sustainable mobility?

The Annual POLIS Conference 2024 is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to unveil the line-up for our Closing Plenary! ...

Vienna publishes position paper on automated mobility

POLIS member Vienna has published in July 2024 a comprehensive position paper on the future of automated mobility....

POLIS SMCs shined bright at the EWRC!

On 10 October, the POLIS Small and Medium-Sized Cities (SMC) Platform organised a “Close to You” side event for the European Week of Regions and Cities, on sustainable urban mobility and the uniqu...

Join the UAM Plazza Accelerator Demo Day in Barcelona on 8 November!

Toulouse Metropole, Aerospace Valley, CARNET, and EIT Urban Mobility invite you to the UAM Plazza Accelerator Demo Day, where innovation meets air mobility!...

Celebrating youth climate changemakers on World Cities Day 2024

As the 2024 edition of Urban October closes up, World Cities Day circles back to the role of youth in shaping a better future for our cities....

EU Parliament called upon to renew focus on public transport

A consortium of leading networks and organisations in urban mobility, including POLIS, is calling on the European Parliament to widen and sharpen the focus on local and regional public transport. ...

POLIS relaunches the Public Transport Lab: A webinar series on the future of public transport

POLIS is relaunching its Public Transport Lab to explore the future of public transport and how it will shape sustainable urban mobility....

CIVITAS NMS partnership shares insights and extends invitation for upcoming events in Barcelona and Karlsruhe

Explore key breakthroughs in urban mobility collaboration and join upcoming NMS events in Barcelona and Karlsruhe to shape the future!...

Join SUM at the SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS in Barcelona

SUM goes to Barcelona together with the CIVITAS New Mobility Services (NMS) Community for a workshop during TOMORROW MOBILITY....

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POLIS and members contribute to newly published World Economic Forum White Paper

POLIS and members contributed to the World Economic Forum's recently published White Paper on scaling EV-charging infrastructure investments...

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First MONA capacity building: Sustainable Mobility in Nature Areas

On 9 October, MONA hosted its first capacity building, bringing together partners and stakeholders from across Europe to explore different approaches to sustainable tourism and mobility in natural are...

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Walkability for a more inclusive future takes centre stage at Walk21 Portugal

On 14-18 October 2024, Walk21 Portugal convened advocates, urban planners, and specialists to talk about the future of walkability....

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Twenty new cities awarded European Commission Mission label

On 8 October, the European Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities announced that 20 new cities had been awarded the EU Mission Label....

Adoption of new EU Ambient Air Quality Rules means good news (and challenges) for cities and regions

The EU has formally adopted a directive setting ambitious air quality standards. This is a huge step towards the goal of zero pollution....

SCALE launches an e-course for public authorities on smart charging

SCALE is launching an e-course for public authorities. It will equip participants with knowledge on public smart charging....

Multimodal Traffic Management Cluster sets course with Roadmap for 2030 (and beyond!)

The Multimodal Traffic Management Cluster published its 'Multimodal Traffic Management: Roadmap for 2030 and beyond.'...

Get ready for the Opening Plenary at the POLIS Conference 2024!

The Annual POLIS Conference 2024 is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to unveil the line-up for our Opening Plenary! ...

Cooperation between NAPCORE and POLIS inaugurated

POLIS and NAPCORE have hosted a webinar to define the topics and draw a roadmap for their future collaboration....

Youth at the centre of Urban October 2024

Urban October kicks off on World Habitat Day on 7 October putting the spotlight on youth engagement for a better urban future....

Hopes and doubts on Oxford Street pedestrianisation

London Mayor launches a new plan to fully pedestriaise the famous Oxford Street amidst celebrations and criticism....

Get inspired by our members and apply for the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK awards!

POLIS announces the launch of the ‘Call for Applications’ for the MOBILITYAWARDS, which remains open for submissions until 31 October....

Brussels Bubble Band joins to discuss EU priorities

On 26 September, POLIS held a meeting with its Brussels-based member policy operatives to align on critical EU urban mobility policy issues....

POLIS hosts largest cross-cutting Working Group on urban mobility solutions

The cross-cutting WG focused on the role of powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and light electric vehicles (LEVs) in urban and regional mobility....

Antwerp’s ambitious mobility strategy: A blueprint for sustainable urban transport

On 9 and 10 September, POLIS met in Antwerp, taking this as an opportunity to explore the city's innovative approach to mobility....

POLIS at the EPA General Assembly: Strengthening collaboration on EU policy priorities

On 26 September 2024, POLIS attended the European Parking Association General Assembly as part of the speakers' programme....

EAFO Consumer Monitor & Survey 2024: A call to action

As part of EAFO, POLIS is thrilled to announce the official launch of preparations for the EAFO Consumer Monitor & Survey 2024....

Member in the Spotlight: Cork

Cork, Ireland's second-largest city, is our latest Member in the Spotlight: learn about its sustainable transport system in this interview!...