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 […]
Mobility Talks 29: Efficient public space management for better mobility systems
The growing urban population in Europe means that competition for public space management in cities is increasing. At the same time, existing mobility solutions and new mobility services put even more pressure on streets, sidewalks, and parking spaces. This is true for passenger mobility but also for the movement of goods in urban areas. The […]
Driving change: EIT Urban Mobility’s key contributions at the ITF Summit 2025 in Leipzig
EIT Urban Mobility will take an active role in the upcoming International Transport Forum’s (ITF) Annual Summit, the world’s largest gathering of transport ministers and a leading global event on transport policy. On Thursday, 22 May, the organisation will contribute to key discussions focused on building more liveable and equitable cities. Marc Rozendal, CEO of […]
Mastering mobility with child-friendly mobility planning
As cities across Europe grow and populations flock to urban areas, inclusive urban planning becomes a requirement. Public spaces, transport systems, streets and sidewalks must be accessible not just to the able-bodied adult majority, but to the entire community, including our youngest residents. Children, often overlooked in planning decisions, experience cities in unique ways, but […]
Women in Tech Breakfast
EIT Urban Mobility is inviting you to take part in the Women in Tech Breakfast, a unique event that successfully empowers women by providing them with the resources, connections, and skills needed to advance their businesses. About Women in Tech Women in Tech, launched in 2021, is a technology-focused programme designed to support female entrepreneurs. […]
Mastering mobility: the untapped potential of urban waterways
Throughout history, cities have been established along rivers, canals and coastlines. Vital to survival, these waterways enabled the movement of people and goods for the ever-growing populations that settled there. From the island of Manhattan to the canals of Venice, and further still, to the port of Shanghai, water-based mobility has played an essential role […]
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches new hub to strengthen Spain’s innovation ecosystem
Madrid, 27 March 2025– The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, has launched a new hub in Spain as part of its EIT Community aiming to fostering innovation and enhance regional cooperation. By connecting key stakeholders—including businesses, researchers, and educators—to Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, the newly established EIT […]
Discovery Day ‘Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)’
Thursday, April 10, 2025 – Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam In many cities, efforts are being made to reduce speed limits. However, the success of physical measures, behaviour-change campaigns, and enforcement often falls short of expectations. In fact, many areas are becoming more congested, with faster, larger, and heavier vehicles on public roads, and drivers are […]
IAA Mobility 2025
With the theme “It’s All About Mobility,” IAA Mobility will once again transform the city of Munich into a unique central hub for mobility, sustainability and technological innovation. From 9 – 14 September 2025, numerous international exhibitor and key players from the mobility industry will come together to showcase as well as experience groundbreaking mobility […]
New Mobility Congress 2025
EIT Urban Mobility is taking part in the sixth annual New Mobility Congress, which brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the future of transport and sustainable mobility. The New Mobility Congress is the largest conference and expo in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to sustainable transport development. This year’s edition will focus […]
EIT Community Hub Spain kick-off
The official EIT Community Hub Spain kick-off event will take place on 27 March at the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. Co-organised by CDTI, the event will also be available to follow online. As an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), the EIT Community Hub Spain is designed to connect […]
URBIS 2025: The Smart Cities Meetup
Building smarter cities together EIT Urban Mobility is participating in URBIS 2025, a key event focused on developing Smart Cities through collaboration across sectors and government levels. As Smart Cities become an increasingly important aspect of development in Czech municipalities and regions, URBIS 2025 offers participants the opportunity to explore innovative solutions that will shape […]
Inclusive urban mobility: bridging gaps in accessibility and safety
On 26 February 2025, industry experts gathered to discuss how urban mobility solutions and design choices can help improve accessibility and inclusion. The discussion was part of the WIN-ITS 2: How can urban mobility solutions and design choices help improve accessibility and inclusion? webinar, which was co-organised by Trivector Traffic and EIT Urban Mobility. Accessibility […]
Mastering mobility with inclusiveness by design
Europe’s population is diverse, yet its mobility infrastructure often fails to reflect this reality. Mobility is a fundamental part of daily life – allowing access to work, school, health and governmental services, as well as leisure activities and social connections – and a lack of access can have profound consequences on individual physical, social and […]
Urban Mobility Day in Nitra, Slovakia
EIT Urban Mobility is pleased to invite you to Urban Mobility Day, taking place in Nitra, Slovakia. Urban Mobility Day is a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and innovators from both the public and private sectors in the field of urban mobility. This year’s edition will focus on how cities can support pedestrians […]
Kick-off meeting of the first mobility commission to drive sustainable urban solutions to the 22@ district in Barcelona
On 26 February, the first Mobility Commission of 22@Network Barcelona, a diverse collective of experts, innovators, and ecosystem actors, convened at the headquarters of EIT Urban Mobility. This event marked the beginning of a collective effort to foster more sustainable and efficient transportation in the district. Adriana Díaz Arias, Director of Innovation at EIT Urban […]
Better Mobility Trends 2025
How can mobility innovators, service providers and forward looking cities create new business models, reach new target groups – from youth to an aging society – and tap into emerging mobility trends? This Future Webinar offers an exclusive first look at the Better Mobility Trendreport 2025, revealing key insights on accessibility, affordability, safety and sustainability. Backed by data from […]
Corporate Mobility: from CSRD to Home-Work Mobility Plans
Join us and participate in the webinar event “Corporate Mobility: from CSRD to home-work mobility plans” organised by Euromobility in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility (webinar will be in Italian). In this webinar, we will explore the novelties introduced by the EU Directive 2022/2464 (‘Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive’) and the transposing Italian Legislative Decree 125/2024, […]
Mastering mobility with the 15-minute city
Throughout history, urban designers and architects have theorised about the ideal structure of cities to meet the unique needs of residents. From Ebenezer Howard’s Garden City, which envisioned compact suburban towns with quick access to both services and natural spaces; to Harris and Ullman’s Polycentric City, focused on more organic growth with nodal points around […]
Mobility Talks 27: How can better mobility planning reduce air and noise pollution in cities
With many European cities struggling to meet the air quality limits recommended by the World Health Organisation or the ones set out in the regulation, measures to reduce air pollution in urban areas are a central part of the sustainable mobility transition. These efforts are often not limited to air pollution, but often have positive […]
Innovation Futures: Beyond the horizon – Global Mobility Conference
This two day conference, hosted by the ITF’s Mobility Innovation Hub in collaboration with MOLIT and KOTSA, will explore how public authorities can foster emerging technological and governance innovations. Discussions will focus on innovation scans, targeted initiatives, and mechanisms to address future disruptions and challenges. Experts, foresight specialists, academics, and private-sector innovators will share insights […]
Mobility Talks 27: How can better mobility planning reduce air and noise pollution in cities?
With many European cities struggling to meet the air quality limits recommended by the World Health Organisation or the ones set out in the regulation, measures to reduce air pollution in urban areas are a central part of the sustainable mobility transition. These efforts are often not limited to air pollution, but often have positive […]