Journal of Urban Mobility publishes new special issue on street experiments and tactical urbanism
The Journal of Urban Mobility, launched under the Doctoral Training Network (DTN) and supported by EIT Urban Mobility, has published a new special issue exploring how street experiments and tactical urbanism can support the transition towards more sustainable, inclusive and people-centred cities. Bringing together international research and case studies from Europe, Asia and Latin America, […]
Innovation procurement in Latvia and Malta: A new roadmap and innovation competence centre to boost growth
Did you know that on average, innovation procurement is used well below 1% of all public buying cases in the EU? Public procurement is often seen as a technical, lengthy procedure, with formal and non-intuitive design, abstract requirements and strict eligibility evaluation criteria. As a result, many prospective companies choose not to bid and many […]
Workshop on the future of autonomous vehicles
EIT Urban Mobility Academy organises a participatory workshop to discuss the future of autonomous vehicles (AV) for passenger transport. Our workshop participants are a diverse group including Innovation Hub partners, Doctoral Training Network candidates and other external and internal AV experts, who will contribute their insights from academia as well as the public and private […]
Mastering mobility: transport planning for extreme heat
According to the World Meteorological Organisation at least 95% of Europe experienced above-average annual temperatures in 2025. As such, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently published the second edition of their Heat-Health Action Plan Guidance for cities, urging action and explaining that “extreme heat is an urgent and growing public health threat, driven by climate change and exacerbated by urbanization and population ageing.” While the […]
Startup funding stages explained: from pre-seed to Series A (and how EIT Urban Mobility invests at each)
Every startup needs capital to grow, but raising money is rarely a single event. It is a journey that unfolds in stages, each with its own logic, expectations, and type of investor. Understanding the startup funding stages is one of the most important things a founder can do before approaching any investor. This guide breaks […]
Unlocking automated public transport for European cities
A two-day expert workshop brought together city authorities, public transport operators, research institutions and experts on autonomous mobility from Austria and Germany to map the barriers and chart a path forward for deploying automated driving systems in urban areas. Participants from Bogestra (Public Transport Operator Bochum), City of Bochum, City of Hannover, City of Munich, […]
Mobility Talks 33: Digital twins for better mobility
Digital twins have recently emerged as a powerful tool for cities seeking to plan, manage, and optimise mobility systems in an increasingly complex and data-rich environment. By creating dynamic digital representations of urban mobility systems, cities can test scenarios, simulate policy impacts, and make better-informed decisions. However, the usefulness and accuracy of simulations provided by digital twins depend on […]
Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2026
Join EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West at Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2026! We are excited to announce that the EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West team will be attending Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam. If you’re interested in connecting with us, please reach out at [email protected]. About Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2026 brings together innovators, […]
Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026
Join EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026! We are excited to announce that the EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West team will be attending this event. If you’re interested in connecting with us, please reach out at [email protected]. About Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026 Intertraffic Amsterdam is firmly rooted as the world’s leading event on smart, safe, […]
Mobility Nexus 2026
Join EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West at Mobility Nexus 2026! We are excited to announce that the EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West team will be attending Mobility Nexus 2026 in Brussels. If you’re interested in connecting with us, please reach out at [email protected]. About Mobility Nexus 2026 This event offers an interactive workday […]
Copenhagenize Index – EIT Urban Mobility 2026 Master Class
In 2026, Copenhagenize launches a new generation of Master Classes built directly on the Copenhagenize 2025 Index – EIT Urban Mobility Edition, designed to help cities turn cycling data into measurable, real-world impact. What to expect• A fully updated Bicycle Urbanism Essentials curriculum• Exclusive insights from the world’s top 100 cycling cities• Practical tools you can apply immediately• Clear, […]
Book Launch: Women Changing Cities
As cities face growing pressure to deliver safer, cleaner and more inclusive mobility systems, Women Changing Cities offers an important perspective. At this book launch, author Melissa Bruntlett will share insights from her latest work, co-authored with Chris Bruntlett, and reveal how female leaders around the world are driving change in transport and urban development. […]
RIS Education Open Call 2026: 16 projects selected across Europe
We are proud to announce that 16 new RIS Education projects have been selected following the RIS Education call launched in June 2025. The call attracted strong interest, with 62 proposals submitted by organisations from over 20 countries. This response further strengthens the programme’s geographical and thematic reach across the RIS region. The newly supported […]
Date Your City Tool
Date Your City is an innovative citizen engagement tool developed by EIT Urban Mobility to help people assess and reflect on the walkability and quality of pedestrian spaces in their cities. Inspired by the familiar format of dating apps, the tool allows participants to “match” or “mismatch” with street elements they like or dislike, sparking […]
Citizens on the Move 2025
Citizens on the Move is a capacity-building programme designed to empower city officials and public servants to meaningfully involve citizens in the planning and delivery of sustainable urban mobility solutions. Led by EIT Urban Mobility, the programme equips participants with practical tools, methodologies and skills for citizen engagement, co-creation and behavioural change. Through a combination […]
Mobility Talks 32: The role of urban-suburban rail connectivity in supporting equitable access
In today’s European cities, urban-suburban connections are key to ensure regional accessibility and act as a driver of growth. From a mobility perspective, these important daily flows of commuters come with challenges that urban mobility systems need to master. While the balance between urban development and the deployment of sustainable mobility options is crucial, in […]
Cities identify key actions to reduce non-exhaust emissions from road transport
A two-day roundtable (23-24 October) in London gathered city authorities, transport agencies, researchers and technology providers from across Europe to tackle non-exhaust emissions (NEE) from road transport. Participants included representatives from EIT Urban Mobility, C40, Transport for London, the Greater London Authority, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Munich and Flanders, together with Imperial College London and innovators […]
Mobility Talks 32: The role of urban-suburban rail connectivity in supporting equitable access
In today’s European cities, urban-suburban connections are key to ensure regional accessibility and act as a driver of growth. From a mobility perspective, these important daily flows of commuters come with challenges that urban mobility systems need to master. While the balance between urban development and the deployment of sustainable mobility options is crucial, in […]
EU competitiveness and public-private partnerships take centre stage in Vilnius
Discussions at the Transport Innovation Forum 2025 revolved around how local mobility innovation ecosystems and public-private partnerships contribute to the EU’s competitiveness in times of geopolitical challenges. The forum took place in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 15 and 16 October 2025. It brought together hundreds of private and public sector representatives to discuss evolving trends and […]
Mastering mobility with car-free days
Car-free days are deliberately scheduled interruptions of private motor traffic, typically lasting for a full day. During these events, streets or entire districts are cleared of cars and reclaimed for walking, cycling, public transport and community life. The result is an immediate transformation: quieter streets, cleaner air and space for people to enjoy, rather than […]
PLANOVA
PLANOVA addresses a challenge that Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) faces in the development of its new master plan across 36 towns and cities: fragmented, outdated transport planning tools. The traditional tools are laborious, expensive, opaque and require deep expertise, which limits broader participation. PLANOVA offers a digital twin that integrates heterogeneous mobility data into one […]
EIT Urban Mobility and AustriaTech join forces to advance innovation in urban mobility
EIT Urban Mobility and AustriaTech have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the field of innovative urban mobility. This strategic partnership marks a key milestone in the effort to build more sustainable, efficient and people-centred transport systems across Austria and Central Europe. As a leading actor in shaping smart, climate-friendly mobility […]
Mastering mobility with mobility justice
How people move through their cities, or are prevented from freely moving, may seem like a commonplace infrastructural issue but at the core of the issue lies fairness, power and opportunity. Transportation systems reflect decades of decisions informed by political parties and movements, patterns of exclusion and reinforcement of power structures. Mobility justice asserts that […]
URBIS 2025 connects global and local innovation in Czechia
EIT Urban Mobility took centre stage at URBIS 2025 Smart Cities Meetup, held from 10–12 June in Brno, Czechia. Alongside EIT Digital and InnoEnergy, the organisation led high-level discussions on the European innovation ecosystem and evolving mobility legislation. By sharing insights on emerging urban mobility trends, policy developments and sustainable transport solutions, EIT Urban Mobility […]