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.” […]
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 […]
Mastering mobility: LEV batteries
Light electric vehicles (LEVs) are rapidly becoming a key component of modern urban mobility, with significant growth expected in the industry over the coming years. In Europe, LEVs are already outselling electric vehicles (EVs), with the market projected to triple by 2030 and double again by 2040. In 2022 alone, 10 million LEVs were sold […]
Costs and benefits of the urban mobility transition – 2nd edition
This study, led by EIT Urban Mobility, and developed with TRT Trasporti e Territorio, explores the transition to sustainable urban mobility in Europe through 12 city prototypes, reflecting different urban characteristics. It assesses the costs and benefits of three scenarios to reach the transport sector’s Green Deal targets by 2030 and 2050: Key findings of […]
Leveraging the EU battery production to achieve net-zero with light electric vehicles
This joint report between EIT Urban Mobility and EIT InnoEnergy looks at batteries for light electric vehicles. Based on both quantitative research and qualitative input from the LEV and battery industry, it aims to assess the potential for EU-made batteries to power a modal shift from cars to LEVs. The report highlights the role LEV […]
Micro-incentives for sustainable mobility in Europe
This study by Factual Consulting explores the innovative concept of micro-incentives for public transport. Micro-incentives are tailor-made reward schemes designed based on flexible and dynamic criteria to maximise the impact of subsidies in achieving financial and societal goals. These criteria could include promoting specific transport modes at dedicated times, days, routes, or for designated user […]
Mastering mobility: understanding the health benefits of active mobility
In an era defined by the drive towards decarbonised transportation, active mobility is often highlighted as a crucial part of the solution. But active mobility, which encompasses modes of human-powered transportation such as walking, cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading, running, etc; is more than just a way of getting from one place to another sustainably. Active mobility […]
Mastering mobility: public transport microincentives
Public transport relies on subsidies to operate in many cities and regions around the world. Subsidised public transport aims to ensure accessibility for all users and makes the mode more competitive, encouraging increased ridership and uptake over private vehicle use. Importance of subsidies and incentives Subsidies and incentives for public transportation have long been seen […]
The role of hydrogen in urban mobility
In the transition to cleaner forms of mobility, understanding the role specific low-and zero-emission technologies can play is crucial to target investments and maximise resource use efficiency. This study identifies the main use cases for hydrogen in urban mobility, considering aspects such as competitiveness, market size, and investments needed per segment of the value chain. […]
Mastering mobility: noise pollution
According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), one in five people living in the European Union are exposed to noise pollution and long-term noise levels that are considered harmful to their health. From sleep disturbances to cardiovascular issues, noise has also been shown to even have impacts on children’s ability to learn. These negative impacts […]
Mastering mobility: demand responsive transport
How can mobility providers avoid running empty or near-empty buses through rural areas but still provide public transport for the people who live or work there? And how can cities avoid private car usage during times where public transport availability is low? Demand responsive transport, a relatively niche share of the mobility industry, could provide […]
Mastering mobility: low emissions zones
Many European cities face air quality problems related to road transport, with a staggering 94% of the urban population exposed to NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) pollution levels higher than the World Health Organisation’s guidelines. The European Environment Agency recently reported that exposure to fine particulate matter, from transport and other various sources, resulted in 307,000 premature […]
Mastering mobility: mobility data spaces
We are more connected through technology than ever before. Over 80% of Europe’s population uses the internet via smartphones, which has immense impact on our data consumption. In fact, data consumption in the region is expected to triple within the next four years. The possibilities provided by this ubiquitous use of the internet are immense. […]
Unlocking the future of mobility with European data spaces
Improved collection and use of mobility data can make our transport systems more efficient, safer, and more sustainable. Mobility Data Spaces will facilitate the voluntary, sovereign, and secure sharing of data to enable new public and commercial business models and services while respecting usage control and privacy for data owners. This study explores the foreseen […]
Urban climate adaptation in the Nordics
This catalogue is created based on project examples submitted by Nordic and Balticcities as part of the Urban Climate Adaptation in the Nordics (UCAN) project. Thecollection of case studies, which vary in style and length, showcases examples ofpublic space and street transformation projects in Nordic and Baltic cities thathave also contributed to climate adaptation. The […]
Urban freight logistics solution booklet
E-BUS Solution Booklet
Mobility Talks 18: A bird’s eye view on Urban Air Mobility
The role Urban Air Mobility (UAM) will play in European cities’ transport systems is still being defined. Businesses, experts, cities, and regulatory bodies focus their attention on central questions such as use cases for both people and goods mobility, regulation, or acceptance and uptake, which have been tackled in EIT Urban Mobility’s recent study Expectations […]
Mobility Talks 17: How will Living Labs bring life to innovation in mobility ecosystems?
EIT Urban Mobility facilitates testing and evaluation of new mobility solutions in living labs. Living labs are sites where citizens are engaged in the design, testing, co-creation and adoption of new solutions. The process fosters a multidisciplinary approach that draws on expertise and experience from several sectors and ensures that private, public, and research stakeholders […]
±15-Minute City: Human-Centred Planning in Action
The concept of 15mn city developed by Carlos Moreno has been increasingly popular over the past years. This study written by the Technical University of Munich explores the different dimensions of the 15mn city and looks at practical solutions to make cities and neighbourhoods more accessible and inclusive. One of the study’s outputs consists of […]
Expectations and Success Factors for Urban Air Mobility in Europe
This report on Urban Air Mobility (UAM) provides insights on what future applications for UAM in Europe could look like. Contributions from more than 60 experts from the public and private sectors were collected via a questionnaire and during an in-person workshop with EIT Urban Mobility partners. Main topics addressed include the likely use cases […]
Mobility data decentralisation leveraging Galileo and blockchain
Demand Responsive Transport: Recommendations for successful deployment
Our report on Demand Responsive Transport (DRT), launched in October 2022 with the support of Nemi, offers a practitioner-oriented overview of the potential and use cases DRT offers to improve social inclusion and sustainability of public transport systems in low-demand contexts. Exploring various aspects such as costs and benefits, user uptake, as well as operations and […]
Urban Vehicle Access Regulations: from design to implementation
Our report on Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs), launched in October 2022 with the support of Abertis Mobility Services, offers a practitioner-oriented overview of the recent evolution of UVARs across Europe. Covering diverse schemes such as low and zero-emission zones, congestion charging, and traffic limitation in public spaces; the report showcases best practices and provides recommendations […]
