About Citizens on the Move 2026
This training programme was initiated to address the growing need for citizen engagement and mobility solutions in urban environments. Its purpose is to develop innovative strategies for sustainable urban mobility while actively involving citizens in the process.
The programme brings together key stakeholders such as urban planners, municipal officials, and mobility civil servants, and offers a series of modules designed to strengthen skills and knowledge in citizen engagement while implementing mobility solutions.
By joining this programme, you will:
- Embrace co-creation techniques to involve citizens in shaping mobility solutions
- Learn communication strategies to make complex topics accessible
- Gain practical evaluation tools to measure the impact of urban mobility projects
- Connect with a network of professionals across Europe
- Apply insights directly to your own city’s mobility case
The modules combine online workshops with a 2.5-day field trip to Rotterdam:
| DATE | MODULE | FORMAT | TRAINER |
| 22 Sep 2026 (9.00–12.00 CET, tbc) | Introduction to Citizens on the Move Training | Online | EIT UM |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Module 1 – TU Berlin: Introduction to Citizen Engagement Conceptual foundations of citizen engagement, participatory methods, and stakeholder analysis, with case studies and practical exercises. | Online | TU Berlin |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Welcome to Rotterdam Bike Ride and Dinner | In-person (Rotterdam) | EIT UM |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Module 2 – KOI: Storytelling for Mobility Practical tools to communicate mobility solutions through storytelling, simplifying complex ideas and adapting messages to different audiences. Module 3 – Humankind: Context is King Focus on urban mobility pilots, exploring their impact beyond users and understanding the broader social context. | In-person (Rotterdam) | KOI & Humankind |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Module 4 – Fronteer & Coding the Curbs: Co-creation Workshops Designing and facilitating participatory workshops to collaboratively develop urban mobility solutions. | In-person (Rotterdam) | Fronteer & Coding the Curbs |
| 13 Oct 2026 (9.00–12.00 CET, tbc) | Module 5 – Nudgd: Behaviour change through nudging Introduction to nudging techniques to influence mobility behaviours and support sustainable change. | Online | Nudgd |
| 20 Oct 2026 (9.00–12.00 CET, tbc) | Final presentations | Online | EIT UM |
Who is this programme for
Civil servants in European cities who work on the topic of urban mobility (e.g., mobility departments, EU project offices, smart city departments, etc.) For the current edition, professionals working for public authorities in countries covered by the Regional Innovation Scheme are eligible to apply for a competitive scholarship:
• EU Member States: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia
• Horizon Europe Associated Countries: Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
• Outermost Regions: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France), the Azores and Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain)
Fees
The standard programme fee is €1,200.
Scholarships are available for participants from the EIT Urban Mobility RIS community. These cover accommodation and meals during the Rotterdam field visit. Participants are expected to cover their own travel costs.
How to apply for Citizens on the Move 2026
- 1st application round: 1st April – 13th May
- 2nd application round: 1st June- 8th July
All candidates must complete the general application form. Additionally, applicants from RIS countries who wish to apply for a scholarship must also complete the RIS Scholarship application form. Both forms collect information about your background, motivation, and how you aim to apply the programme learnings.
- General application form: Citizens on the Move Application Form 2026 1st application period – Fill out form
- RIS Scholarship application form: Citizens on the Move – RIS Scholarship Application 2026 – Fill out form
Testimonials
“Citizens on the Move brought me knowledge of the new tools and approaches which enrich my cooperation with stakeholders in creating sustainable urban mobility. Moreover, it’s a great opportunity to share experiences and tips with people from the whole of Europe about the city’s transport solutions and innovations.” Dorota Gajda-Kutowińska, Senior Urban Mobility Expert, City of Gdansk, Poland
“Citizens on the Move was a game-changer for me! The hands-on workshops and site visit in Rotterdam gave me a blast of inspiration and practical skills for citizen engagement. I loved getting the inside scoop on real-life engagement methods during our field trip. The workshops were interactive and fun – I’ll never run a boring public meeting again!” Ognjen Petar Todorović, Head of Department for Urban Mobility, City of Belgrade, Serbia
“So glad to have participated in the “Citizens on the Move Training program”, which has significantly enhanced my expertise in citizen engagement and urban mobility. Grateful for the comprehensive insights, hands-on experiences, and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals during the two-day site visit to Rotterdam. A good combination of interactive online modules and practical case studies.” Leire Balzategui Urrutia, Innovation Leader, Mobility Lab, City of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain