Turning Europe’s biggest stage into a testbed for sustainable mobility and tourism
Mobility is at the heart of every journey, and it shapes how people arrive, move and explore. With tourism responsible for 75% of travel-related CO₂ emissions and only 5% of mobility innovations currently addressing tourism, Europe faces both a challenge and an opportunity. To close this gap, EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European […]
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 […]
Mastering mobility with urban greening
Around the world, cities have become hotspots for heat, with the urban heat island effect making urban temperatures 10-15°C higher than nearby rural areas during peak summer periods. In the summer of 2025, heatwaves impacted large parts of Europe as early as June, pushing cities beyond their abilities for mitigation. As an estimated 75% of […]
e-Salon: Clean Mobility Conference
EIT Urban Mobility is taking part in the Clean Mobility Conference, which is part of the e-Salon trade fair. Exploring the future of EVs e-Salon is a trade fair for alternative drive vehicles, including electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and many others. The event touches upon topics such as recharging and refilling infrastructure, autonomous mobility, […]
Strategic Research Priorities and Gaps 2025 Report
EIT Urban Mobility Academic Research Board June 2025 This first ‘Strategic Research Priorities and Gaps’ 2025 report, from the EIT Urban Mobility Academic Research Board, outlines the urgent and transformative challenges in urban mobility and identifies present and upcoming research priorities in urban mobility in Europe and beyond. Framed around five key focus areas—economic productivity, […]
Bratislava moves towards a more child-friendly future
EIT Urban Mobility participated in the Start with Children Conference in Bratislava on 13–14 May 2025, where it led two workshops focused on strategies for creating more inclusive and family-friendly urban spaces. Prioritising children in urban planning This year marked the second edition of the conference, which explored how policies, innovations, and urban planning can […]
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 […]
Mobility Talk 29: Efficient public space management for better mobility systems
Growing urban population in Europe means competition for public space in cities is increasing. At the same time, existing mobility solution as well as 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 pursue […]
EIT Urban Mobility RIS initiative to help startup expansion across 5 RIS countries
Scaling a startup into new European markets is a complex process, requiring a strong network, local knowledge, and strategic partnerships, along with navigating legal and regulatory challenges. The EIT Urban Mobility RIS Soft-Landing (SL) is designed to support startup expansion by connecting high-potential startups with expert networks in key RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) countries, providing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Communities leading change: 18 New European Bauhaus Initiatives for 2025
Discover 18 freshly launched, citizen-driven New European Bauhaus initiatives across Europe that are transforming urban and rural areas into Beautiful, Sustainable, and Inclusive spaces. Across Europe, local communities are stepping up to shape their own neighborhoods, proving that community-led innovation is at the heart of the New European Bauhaus movement. From reclaiming urban green spaces […]
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 […]
Mastering mobility: public space and public health
Research conducted by UN-Habitat has found that ‘well-functioning cities have around 50% of their surface area dedicated to public space.’ Public space offers opportunities for people who live, work, and play in the city to connect with one another, nature and the built environment. Public space design has been found to significantly influence the mental, […]
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 […]
Mastering mobility at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress
The Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), co-organised by Fira Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, welcomed over 25,000 attendees from 130 countries to Barcelona last week. Now in its fourth year, the congress ran alongside the Smart City Expo World Congress, drawing students, researchers, businesses, city officials and industry experts to discuss this year’s theme: “Move Better.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
Park(ing) Day Strasbourg 2024
Park(ing) day is a global, public, participatory project where people across the world temporarily repurpose curbside parking spaces and convert them into public parks and social spaces to advocate for safer, greener, and more equitable streets for people.
Addressing the Gender Gap: How to Make Urban Mobility Work for All? – Webinar
Does your city’s mobility system truly work for everyone? Urban mobility is the lifeblood of our cities, yet for too many, navigating these systems feels like an obstacle course. Women and marginalized groups often find their needs overlooked in the design and operation of transport services, leading to significant gaps in safety, accessibility, and convenience. […]
CLEAR: City Liveability by Redesign – second year
Launch real-life transition experiments in urban streets by means of small, tangible interventions, in combination with alternative mobility concepts CLEAR aims to share a methodology for “transition experiments”, positioning low-cost, tactical actions in streets and public spaces within a strategic scope on sustainable urban mobility. COVID-19, as a global time of emergency, means public space […]
Norwegian cities discuss impact pathways to climate-neutrality by 2030
How can Europe’s 112 mission cities speed up the decarbonisation of their mobility and transport systems to reach climate neutrality by 2030? On 8 May 2024, to support cities in this important transition, EIT Urban Mobility held a workshop titled “Decarbonising mobility and transport: Nordic pathways to climate-neutral cities by 2030” together with Nordic Edge […]
EIT Urban Mobility: championing active mobility and citizen engagement in Portugal
Active mobility is crucial for promoting health and physical activity across all age groups. However, its importance is often downplayed or disregarded in urban and transportation planning. Events like KidicalMass, organised in many cities worldwide, and Bicicletada pelo Tejo, in Lisbon, are two clear examples of events aimed at promoting active mobility and reshaping people’s mobility habits. Committed to […]
