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Accessibility
Accessibility in transport (more specifically, physical accessibility) refers to the ease with which individuals, regardless of their physical abilities or socioeconomic status, can use (or ‘access...
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16/10/2024
Air quality
In 2020 alone, air pollution led to 311,000 premature deaths in the EU’s 27 Member States (EU-27), making this the number one environmental health risk in Europe. The reduction of transport emission...
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07/06/2019
Clean fleets for logistics
In urban freight logistics, last-mile delivery—the final leg of the supply chain journey—accounts for around 50% of delivery-related CO₂ emissions in both Europe and...
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10/11/2024
Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM)
Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) is one of the next big trends in the automotive industry. EU countries and the European automotive industry should be supported in their transitio...
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01/04/2011
Curbside management
European cities and regions are facing increasing demands for the mobility of people, goods, and services. The need to optimise the limited amount of curb space for inclusive and sustainable urbanisat...
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22/10/2024
Decarbonisation
Transport, especially road transport, is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, accounting for almost a quarter of the region’s emissions. It is also a leading cause of air...
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07/06/2019
Digital Twins and Physical Internet solutions
The rise of on-demand logistics has introduced new challenges for last-mile delivery systems, making innovative solutions essential.
The Physical Internet (PI) concept envisions city infrastructure...
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10/11/2024
Digitalisation
The digitalisation of transport offers cities the opportunity to enhance mobility, improve sustainability, and reduce emissions, but it also presents challenges. By embracing digital technologies such...
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10/11/2024
E-commerce and last-mile deliveries
E-commerce—the electronic buying and selling of goods and services—is rapidly transforming the retail landscape, driven by B2B (Business-to-Business) and B2C (Business-to-Consumer) transactions....
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10/11/2024
Electromobility
Electromobility is an essential component in the shift towards more sustainable urban mobility. Electric vehicles (EVs), powered by clean energy sources, offer a viable solution to combatting both air...
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06/06/2019
Equity and Social Inclusion
Equity and social inclusion in transport encapsulate the principle that transport systems should be designed and implemented to serve all members of society equitably, without discrimination or exclus...
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07/06/2019
Health impacts of transport
Urban transport and the way people and goods move in urban areas significantly impact our health, both negatively and positively. The transport sector is responsible for a wide range of impacts on hum...
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07/06/2019
Hubs for logistics
Urban logistics hubs are essential for consolidating and reducing the traffic impact of last-mile deliveries.
Urban logistics hubs should be designed to maximise capacity while minimising land use,...
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10/11/2024
Infrastructure
An integrated and accessible transport network is a cornerstone for the social and economic development of cities and regions, enabling smoother movement of people and goods while fostering inclusivit...
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07/06/2019
Intelligent, Connected, and Cooperative Transport Systems (C-ITS)
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) leverage information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve transportation management, optimize traffic flow, and enhance safety. By integrating ICT into i...
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07/06/2019
Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is a concept that integrates various transport services—such as public transport, bike-sharing, and ridesharing—into a unified digital platform. This allows users to p...
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07/06/2019
Mobility management and campaigns
Mobility Management (MM) is a concept to promote sustainable transport by including and managing the demand for car use by changing travellers' attitudes and behaviour. At the core of Mobility Managem...
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07/06/2019
New and shared mobility services
New mobility services and business models are profoundly changing urban transport. New types of services are emerging to better serve citizens’ mobility needs in our increasingly populated and pollu...
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07/06/2019
Procurement
A substantial portion of motorised trips in cities involves the transport of goods and the delivery of public services, which contributes significantly to traffic congestion and environmental pollutio...
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07/06/2019
Public transport
Public transport is the backbone of the city. The role of public transport in making mobility in cities and regions more sustainable is largely known. Offering people an alternative to private vehicle...
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07/06/2019
Public-private partnerships
The way passenger and freight transport services are provided has changed greatly over the past few decades. New mobility services have emerged. Information and communication technologies have made tr...
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07/06/2019
Regulatory frameworks
Regulatory frameworks determine how transport services are designed, planned and provided. But as urban mobility is evolving with new actors entering the market, the role of local authorities in overs...
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07/06/2019
Road safety
In urban areas, 68% of road fatalities involve vulnerable road users (VRUs) like pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and people with disabilities. Efforts to improve road safety have traditionally f...
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07/06/2019
Rural and Suburban mobility
Rural and suburban mobility represents a critical aspect of transport infrastructure, playing a pivotal role in connecting people, goods, and services across less densely populated areas. Unlike urban...
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16/10/2024
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans
A Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) allows the incorporation of all modes of transport into a single integrated and multimodal strategic planning approach for the mobility of people and goods, ta...
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07/06/2019