From coursework to CrowdFlow: Master School graduates tackle overcrowding on buses
For many cities, overcrowded buses and poor data on passenger movements make it difficult to deliver reliable, comfortable public transport. But for Pawan Seshadri Venkatesh and Ivo de Geus, these challenges became the starting point of a journey – one that began in the EIT Urban Mobility Master School and led them to launch their […]
Emerging Leaders programme: equipping the next generation of public-sector leaders to drive impact in our cities
A unique programme is helping high-potential public-sector officials in sustainable urban mobility grow into confident, effective leaders and navigate an increasingly complex urban landscape. The EIT Urban Mobility Emerging Leaders Programme, a joint initiative with RMIT Europe, combines executive coaching, peer learning and C-suite insights to equip participants with the tools to drive meaningful change […]
Hyggle and Hympulsion build operational readiness for zero-emission mobility in AURA Urban Areas
As cities across Europe adopt stringent air quality regulations and set net-zero emissions targets, hydrogen mobility is emerging as a crucial pillar for decarbonising intensive transport modes. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (AURA) region in France is one of the areas at the forefront of this movement, where the deployment of hydrogen infrastructure is transforming mobility planning. “Hydrogen […]
IMPULSE project drives smarter and more efficient e-bus management
Electric bus fleets are increasingly a go-to sustainable solution for climate conscious cities, offering better air quality and less noise pollution. Without efficient e-bus fleet management, however, local authorities making the switch from diesel-powered vehicles can face complications related to range and charging times as well as additional factors affecting battery performance. Facing these challenges, […]
MARKED’s cycling navigation empowers citizens to choose active mobility
Getting more people to opt for active mobility can mean confronting fears, whether it’s the perceived danger of cycling or more basic uncertainty about knowing how to get from A to B by bike or on foot. Scotland-based startup MARKED is tackling these challenges head-on. Its innovative walking and cycling navigation system is designed to […]
Innovative urban logistics platform Standtrack delivers new model for collaboration
With cities facing rising demand for deliveries, a growing number of vehicles are entering urban areas, worsening pollution, clogging up streets, and causing congestion in the distribution model itself. “This is a huge challenge. The current distribution model is not sustainable over time and increasingly generates a negative impact on cities,” stressed Santiago Vesga, Project […]
Vitoria-Gasteiz becomes urban testbed for innovative mobility solutions
Famous for its close-knit medieval old town, the Basque city of Vitoria-Gasteiz in northern Spain has more recently developed a reputation as a hotbed of innovation in sustainable mobility. “For us, transforming the city’s mobility system is an opportunity not only to mitigate transportation emissions, but also to prepare the city to be more adapted […]
Bridging mobility gaps in rural areas with Nemi’s DIGITAL BUS solution
When it comes to public transport, there’s a clear access divide between urban and peri-urban and rural areas. Due to the unattractive public transport offering (infrequent departures, long journey times and limited territorial coverage), people living in rural areas traditionally rely on private vehicles to get them where they need to go. But for the young, […]
Cleantech startup GaiaHub unlocks real-time traffic emissions monitoring
For cities aspiring to climate-neutrality, understanding and managing their traffic emissions is a key hurdle. Cleantech startup GaiaHub is solving this challenge with its advanced license plate recognition technology and data analytics, helping make real-time emissions monitoring and control a reality. “We’re already seeing insights from this data,” shared GaiaHub Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer […]
DeepVolt powers smarter EV charging infrastructure with AI solution
Facing a rising tide of road users shifting to electric vehicles (EVs), city authorities need to make the right investments in EV charging to reap the benefits of sustainable mobility. Toulouse-based AI solutions startup DeepVolt, supported by EIT Urban Mobility, has helped power smarter decision making on EV charging infrastructure with a unique pilot in […]
Mapular’s smart accident prevention keeps Graz’s sustainable mobility on track
As urban mobility networks expand to meet growing demand, even small accidents can have a big impact on passenger journeys. Now, Berlin-based startup Mapular is helping keep things on track with its SmartDrive AI solution for accident prevention. “We are reducing the risk of accidents for both drivers and passengers by providing a clear picture […]
Walking towards a healthier and more sustainable future with Walk15
As cities around the world grapple with rising pollution, traffic congestion and public health concerns tied to inactivity, finding solutions that address both personal health and sustainability is critical. How can individuals and organisations embrace healthier habits while contributing to a future with lower carbon emissions? Walk15, a Lithuania-born startup has rethought mobility and well-being […]
AI traffic analytics startup Greenroads eyes safer urban mobility
How can cities make roads safer while balancing the needs and interests of all users? Greenroads, a tech startup from Malta, has successfully deployed an innovative computer vision and data analytics solution to help the Belgian city of Ghent find answers to this complex challenge. With safer roads, the goal is that more citizens can […]
AI lighting startup Hilo EV shines in safer cycling pilot
As cities around Europe move to embrace more sustainable means of urban mobility, there’s growing awareness of the importance of making sure vulnerable groups aren’t left behind. To meet this challenge, United Kingdom-based startup Hilo EV is using its ‘Intelligent Road Illumination System’ (IRIS) to inspire and include elderly citizens in this sustainable shift, helping […]
Quantifying the financial impacts of health on our cities with the Healthy Cities Generator
While health is often associated with what happens in the doctor’s office, the environment we live in plays a significant role in shaping our well-being and longevity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), environmental factors contribute to 24% of global deaths annually. And, according to healthcare company GoInvo, up to 89% of health occurs […]
Piloting for progress — TACTIC provides a sustainable alternative for last-mile deliveries
As European shoppers continue to embrace e-commerce, the task of efficiently delivering these goods to doorsteps in densely populated cities presents an ever-increasing challenge for urban traffic management. Even post-pandemic lockdowns, shoppers are increasingly choosing to purchase their day-to-day goods online. According to data from Eurostat, in 2023, 75% of internet users in the European […]
Zeabuz makes waves with the world’s first autonomous electric passenger ferries
It’s no coincidence that many of the greatest cities were built near bodies of water, from Venice to Shanghai. Both inland waterways and the open sea have offered our ancestors an easy way to transport people and resources, aiding the evolution of our societies. Today, as our modern cities become ever more polluted and congested, […]
Online training helps 45,000 girls bridge digital gender divide
The European Commission’s 2021 Women in Digital Scoreboard found a significant gender gap when it came to specialist digital skills, with women representing just 19% of information and communications technology (ICT) specialists and only around one third of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates. More challenging still, those figures were stable over the […]
Swedish startup Nudgd boosts Helsingborg’s cycling culture with behavioural science
Given that the City of Helsingborg was described as Europe’s “champion city of cycling” by the European Cyclists’ Federation in 2023, it is a place where you would have expected to see more people riding their bikes. Up until that point, the city’s administration had been making huge strides towards achieving climate neutrality by 2030, […]
Citizens on the Move participants put training
into action for a co-created future
As European civil servants increasingly focus on the sustainable mobility transition, a hands-on training programme is enhancing their citizen engagement capacities and boosting their skills. Launched in 2023 by EIT Urban Mobility, the Citizens on the Move training programme brings together civil servants from around Europe for online and in-person modules. By working on real […]
A bright future: SimpleCharge turns lampposts
into charging stations for electric vehicles
In 2019, the European Environment Agency released a report revealing that around a quarter of Europe’s total CO2 emissions were coming from transport, with road transportation representing the largest portion of this pollution. Notably, transport was also the only sector that had experienced an increase in emissions, growing by 33% from 1990 to 2019. Spurred […]
Preparing for the future of urban mobility with autonomous vehicles study trips
Whether you are cruising around town in a robotaxi, getting groceries dropped at your door via driverless delivery services, or moving cargo around ports on self-driving trucks — applications of autonomous vehicles (AVs) are impacting a growing number of sectors. AV technology promises more safe and accessible urban mobility options and lower emission transport […]
Bout harnesses the potential of the Seine for the Paris Olympics
Flowing through one of the world’s top tourist destinations, the Seine River is estimated to carry eight million passengers annually. While the Seine River is one of the city’s top sightseeing spots, it is also the heart of dynamic developments in urban mobility. “Cars have been gradually disappearing from Parisian quays and residents are […]
ProperGate digitalises construction site logistics and reduces pollution
Construction is vital for urban development but comes with a high cost: pollution. Urban construction sites are notorious for causing congestion as vehicles wait to access sites or unload materials, contributing to excessive pollution emissions. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has called on the building materials and construction industries to commit to […]
