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 […]
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 […]
Mobility Talks 31: Return on investment in bike-sharing schemes
In this Mobility Talks, we will explore the findings of a new study by EY, commissioned by EIT Urban Mobility and Cycling Industries Europe, on the return on investment in bike-sharing schemes. The session will offer insights into the quantification of the tangible and intangible benefits of bike-sharing—spanning health, environmental, and economic impacts—across European cities. […]
Mobility Talks 30: Public transport innovations
Public transport systems across Europe face mounting pressure to become more resilient, efficient, and inclusive. This Mobility Talks explores how technological innovations and new business models can provide solutions to these challenges. From improved demand management and operations to better data collection and exploitation, we’ll examine how public transport authorities and operators are responding to […]
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 […]
Mobility Talks 28: Autonomous mobility: what can we expect in 2025?
2025 is expected to be a pivotal year for the commercialisation of autonomous technologies, evolving from pilots towards increased availability for a broad range of applications. From shuttles to buses, trains, trucks and cars, it is relevant to dive deeper into the different use cases enabled by autonomous mobility. In this Mobility Talk, our speakers […]
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 […]
Mobility Talks 26: What are cities and PTAs doing to bring more people on public transport?
Public transport is often described as the backbone of cities’ mobility systems. In this Mobility Talk, we will take a closer look at the actions cities and public transport authorities (PTAs) are taking to move more people with public transport and shared mobility. This episode will explore tangible use cases and stimulate a discussion around […]
Mobility Talks 25: Circular and safe batteries for Light Electric Vehicles
Demand for Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) batteries has boomed in recent years, mostly as (shared) e-bikes and e-scooters have grown in popularity among consumers. For the European mobility and energy ecosystem, this raises critical questions that the public and private sectors need to tackle collaboratively: what are the conditions for a sustainable uptake of LEVs […]
Mobility Talks 24: Zero-emission mobility in cities – what’s the plan?
Cities in Europe are in the middle of the transition to cleaner modes of transport. At EU, national, and local levels, ambitious strategies and initiatives set the course towards zero-emission mobility. While the speed of the transformation varies from city to city, the transition requires both private and public stakeholders to answer key questions around […]
Mobility Talks 23: How can data help us solve our mobility challenges?
Vast amounts of data flow through our transport system every day. While data-driven innovations, from the digital twin to the latest AI solutions, promise to tackle acute mobility challenges, there is currently some circumspection about the specific problems that data are helping to solve. Meanwhile, many businesses and public institutions are eager to harness the […]