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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 […]
NZC CoP Webinar: Social Innovation & Urban Mobility: Insights from Turku & Zaragoza
How can social innovation drive sustainable urban mobility? Explore this question through two case studies that showcase innovative approaches to behavioural change and co-creation: This webinar is done in collaboration with CIVITAS and the ELABORATOR project. Speakers Register
Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2025
Join EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West at Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2025! We are excited to announce that the EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West team will be attending Cleantech Venture Day in Amsterdam. If you’re interested in connecting with us, please reach out at west@eiturbanmobility.eu. About Cleantech Venture Day Since its inception in […]
Resilient and sustainable urban plan in Bratislava
Bratislava feels the effects of climate change more acutely every year. Rising pollution levels in the city reflect the fact that the number of cars has doubled over the past 20 years. The city’s zoning plan needs to mitigate the effects of climate change. One objective of the zoning plan is to create more liveable […]
Promoting micromobility in Riga
The city of Riga has set a goal to reduce CO2 pollution by 22% by the year 2027, in part by establishing a Low Emission Zone and encouraging greater use of micromobility solutions. Many Riga residents continue to rely on private cars for their daily commute. Consequently, there is considerable congestion, noise and air pollution. […]
Micromobility 5+ conditions in Tallinn
Micromobility devices, such as e-scooters, are an essential means of decreasing private car ownership in Tallinn. E-scooters are already frequently used as a last-mile option for commuters. The current modal split for micromobility is at around 4-5%. The City of Tallinn aims to increase this to 10%. Snow and icy weather conditions in the winter […]
Children’s road safety in Prague
The City District of Prague 6 manages a total of 33 kindergartens, which are attended by children aged between three and six. As part of pre-school preparation, all facilities try to provide children with the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in parks or at themed events, such as a visit to a nearby zoo. Due […]
Predictable public transport in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca is Romania’s fastest growing city. The working population is increasingly moving to the surrounding areas, creating major new commuting zones. However, these areas do not have the same variety, quality or frequency of mobility solutions as more established neighbourhoods. This lack of reliable and predictable public transport encourages a reliance on private vehicles for […]
Reverse logistics in Toulouse
The Toulouse Metropolitan Region is one of six main logistics areas in France. Logistics is essential to the region, generating jobs and economic activity by serving residents and businesses. However, it also has a major impact on the area in terms of congestion, noise, and greenhouse gas emissions. A solution called COOP MIL is being […]
Smart data collection in Cunit
Cunit is a coastal city 50 km southwest of Barcelona and is home to around 8,000 inhabitants. This number peaks at 50,000 during the holiday season. Cunit has over 1,200 km of roads. The municipality is using an outdated geographic information system (GIS) developed by a third party. The GIS needs to be modernised to […]
Private vehicle sharing in Brussels
Tour&Taxis is a mixed real estate development close to Brussels North train station. Within the area there are residential, commercial and ministerial districts; offices, leisure facilities, and a 12-hectare park, which makes it the biggest development in Brussels since 1890. On average, private vehicles (cars, e-scooters, e-bikes, bicycles, etc.) are parked for 90% of the […]
Monitoring air quality in Sant Joan Despí
The municipality of Sant Joan Despí needs up-to-date, objective data to measure air quality and determine the most effective course of action. HOPU’s environmental monitoring IoT sensor devices, known as Smart Spot, collect advanced real-time data on air quality and noise pollution. The solution dashboard provides city and municipal authorities with data and insight thanks […]
Optimising transport intermodality in Akureyri
With a population of almost 20,000, the city of Akureyri is the largest urban area outside the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. In Akureyri, public transport is provided through a free bus network; however, most residents opt to travel by private car. The current bus system consists of six lines that make a long circular route […]
Improving sustainable journeys in The Hague
Scheveningen beach is a popular recreational area, especially during events and when the weather is fine. On these peak days, large visitor numbers can pose a challenge due to crowded public transportation and long traffic jams. There are several different transport connections to Scheveningen beach. To reduce CO2 emissions, The Hague’s authorities wish to remove […]
Mastering mobility: autonomous vehicles and EU-alignment
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are not just a technological evolution but rather have the capacity to transform urban mobility. AVs’ potential to reduce traffic congestion, emissions and traffic fatalities while enhancing accessibility, represents an opportunity for Europe. Discussions at the Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress session entitled Autonomous Technologies for Improved Mobility held in Barcelona in November, centred […]
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 […]
Smart e-cargo bike rental hubs
Brasov, Romania needs to improve urban mobility in the central area of the city and offer sustainable alternatives for current transportation and logistics needs. We propose a pilot for the deployment of Romanian startup Rastel.io’s smart and secure e-cargo bike rental service. Utilising core monitoring and management infrastructure, delivery companies and businesses in the area, […]
The urban mobility transition: How can the EU achieve more sustainable transport
Urban mobility and sustainable transport play a pivotal role in the EU’s broader green transition goals. For the EU to meet its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and achieving climate neutrality by 2050, innovation and transformation in the mobility sector are crucial. Our latest study on the transition toward sustainable transport shows that investments in […]
Working session: New Mobility Guidelines | Generalitat de Catalunya
Noves Directrius nacionals de mobilitat de Catalunya | Inici de la participació (esdeveniment en CATALÀ) Les Directrius nacionals de mobilitat són un instrument de planificació clau per establir el marc general de la mobilitat a Catalunya, d’acord amb els preceptes de la Llei 9/2003. Guiaran l’elaboració dels plans directors, dels plans específics i dels plans […]
Urban Mobility Revolution: How AI is changing our cities
EIT Urban Mobility hosted a closed webinar with journalists from Germany on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in revolutionising urban mobility. This event highlighted how AI is driving innovations that tackle key challenges such as traffic congestion, pollution, and inefficiencies in public transport, ultimately shaping the future of smarter, more sustainable cities. Alex […]
EIT Urban Mobility and Government of Catalonia collaborate on new National Mobility Guidelines
Barcelona. 7 November 2024 – EIT Urban Mobility is leading the definition and implementation of the participation plan for the New National Mobility Guidelines in collaboration with the Government of Catalonia. This initiative, which will update the guidelines approved in 2006, is being spearheaded by EIT Urban Mobility, which is responsible for presenting and organising […]
OV Congress 2024
The mobility field is changing rapidly. While traditional public transport buses once dominated accessibility, today’s society demands more flexible transport solutions. Public mobility is on the rise, integrating services like flexible transport, contract transport and shared mobility – all of which will come together at vibrant mobility hubs. But how far have we come in […]
Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2024
Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (5-7 November, Barcelona), jointly organised by Fira Barcelona andEIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, is the go-to event for smart urban mobility. We’ve learned the hard way that moving faster is not always a synonym of moving greener. Our reliance […]
Mastering mobility: costs and benefits of the sustainable transition
In order to meet the EU Green Deal objective of zero net greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050, and the 2030 benchmark of a 55% reduction of GHGs compared to 1990 levels, radical changes need to be embraced. Not only will cities require significant investment for technological advancements to keep pace with need, but citizen […]
