Low Emission Zones are becoming an increasingly important tool for implementing urban policy, helping to reduce transport pollution, improve air quality and create a healthier and more attractive living environment. However, how can these zones be used not only as a restrictive measure, but also as an opportunity to create added value for business and local residents?
On 27 February, EIT Urban Mobility Lithuania Representative (TIA) invites representatives of municipal administrations to discuss experiences, good practices and ideas for the implementation of Low Emission Zones. The event will discuss how municipalities can contribute to the reduction of pollution, effectively implement the provisions of the Law on Alternative Fuels and use low-emission zones to create a more favourable living environment.
This event is intended for representatives of municipal administrations who seek not only to properly implement the requirements of these zones, but also to exploit their potential for broader urban development goals, promoting sustainable mobility, improving the quality of public spaces and increasing the quality of life of residents.
Registration of representatives of municipal administrations and decision-makers is open until 23 February.
The event will be broadcast live on the Facebook account of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, so we invite everyone who is interested to watch the broadcast.
Agenda: From legislation to value: how do Low Emission Zones change cities?
10.00 – 10.15 | Opening speech. Akvilė Danielė, Deputy Minister of Transport
10.15 – 10.30 | “From pollution to change: cities and low-emission zones”, Martynas Norbutas, Head of the Green Transport Group of the Transport Innovation Association
10.35 – 10.50 | “Solutions that work – recommendations for establishing low-emission zones”, Gintarė Janušaitienė, Head of the Sustainable Mobility and Innovation Group of the Ministry of Transport
10.55 – 11.10 | “Low-emission zone in Kaunas: experiences and future plans”, Martynas Matusevičius, Head of the Transport and Traffic Management Department of the Kaunas City Municipality
11.15 – 11.30 | “Pilot projects – low-emission zone plans of three municipalities”, Agnė Kazlauskienė, Advisor on Environment and Energy of the Lithuanian Association of Municipalities
11.35 – 11.45 | “EIT Urban Mobility offers opportunities in creating sustainable cities”, Asta Kazlauskienė, Head of the EIT Urban Mobility Representative Office in Lithuania
11.50 – 12.10 | Short presentations:
- Donatas Dirginčius, Head of the Parking Services Organization Department of the Public Enterprise “Susisiekimo paslaugos” (JUDU)
- Representative of the Klaipėda City Municipality Administration (tbc)
- Eglė Bružienė, Head of the Urban Economy and Environment Department of the Šiauliai City Municipality Administration
- Dalius Vadluga, Head of the Urban Infrastructure Department of the Panevėžys City Municipality Administration
12.15 – 12.30 | Discussion
Event organised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Transport Innovation Association.