Mobility Talks episode 16: Demand Responsive Transport: recommendations for successful deployment
In this Mobility Talk episode organised in collaboration with Nemi, you will have the opportunity to ask our panellists about the main topics and insights of our latest report on Demand Responsive Transport, combining perspectives from cities, solution providers, and experts. Based on the input from 16 experts from private and public sectors, our report […]
Costs and Benefits of the Urban Mobility Transition in Europe
Cities investing urgently in the shift to sustainable urban mobility in line with the Green Deal objectives could generate net benefits of up to €128 per citizen each year, finds a new report by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. The […]
Integrated and safe: how innovation can increase micromobility end user adoption
AI mobility landscape in the EU
Urban mobility strategies during COVID-19
Accelerating long-lasting change
In a context that calls for rapid local action to face numerous and diverse global challenges, fruitful collaboration to lead ambitious urban mobility change is needed more than ever. Too often, impactful innovative solutions do not make it beyond pilot stage, or mobility transformations remain circumscribed to a district. To overcome such hurdles, it is […]
Mobility Talks episode 15: How far is local?
Accessible and inclusive places are central to liveable cities and sustainable mobility. In recent years planning concepts have been developed to improve citizens’ access to amenities that matter to them. Several such concepts have been acclaimed internationally, like the Piazze Aperte in Milan or the 15mn-city in Paris. The implementation of these concepts has been […]
Mobility Talks episode 14: Multimodal digital mobility services
Multimodal digital mobility services make shared mobility more accessible to users by bundling different modes and mobility providers in a single booking experience. Rolling out such services across European cities has the potential to significantly increase the attractiveness of shared mobility services – from public transport to micromobility – so they can compete with private […]
Mobility Talks episode 13: Pathways to zero carbon urban mobility
This mobility talk episode offers insights on pathways to transition to zero carbon mobility in European cities. Our panel gathers complementary perspectives from the private and public sectors: speakers from cities, metropolitan regions, the European Commission, and industry will reflect on their journey to reduce CO2 emissions from mobility. Discussions will reflect on the trade-off […]
Mobility Talks episode 12: Sustainable city logistics
Urban logistics is going through a major shift. The complexity of forthcoming changes will have an impact on all value chain players involved in the process, as overall activities connecting with the deliveries are expected to become more sustainable with minimal carbon footprint. The desired goal in the medium- and long-term perspective, is to set […]
Mobility Talks episode 11: Gearing up for a truly cycling city!
If you are into active mobility in urban spaces, you can’t miss our next episode of Mobility Talks, taking place, next 7 October 2021 from 15:30 to 17:00 hours CET. Mobility Talk Episode 11 will look into the different aspects on active mobility! This episode will include a panel debate with Adrian L Davis, Professor […]
Mobility Talks episode 10: Intermodality: How to move towards seamless integration?
Don’t miss our next episode of Mobility Talks on Intermodality taking place next 8 July at 15:30 CEST! Main Question: How can we move towards seamless integration? Intermodality aims to drive the better use of existing mobility services whilst facilitating the integration of new solutions, new mobility modes and promote new business models. It includes […]
Mobility Talks episode 9: Transforming our streets and spaces: how is the public realm moving?
Public realm represents a complex space of social interaction that is generally open and accessible to all citizens, and its quality is seen as key to urban livelihood. The design and distribution of space between the buildings organise the mobility of people and goods around the city, impacting air quality through levels of traffic and […]
Mobility Talks episode 8: Urban Air Mobility: is the future ready for take-off?
Why Urban Air Mobility is becoming so important in the future mobility of our cities? Which are the potentials and newest trends in the field? How does this potential deal with present regulations? Which is the potential role of EIT Urban Mobility? Mapping current mobility megatrends that step into the global market, two major fields deserve attention as potential frontrunners of the rapid transition towards sustainable urban commuting […]
Mobility Talks episode 6: “Citizens as drivers of their own mobility”
Join us on 21 October at 16:00 CET to discuss about the role of citizens in decision-making processes regarding urban mobility issues, which is essential to understand and respond to their expectations and real needs. Citizens and end-users have a say in urban mobility. Their participation in the decision-making process regarding urban mobility issues is […]
Mobility Talks episode 5: Mobility as a Service, disrupting urban mobility in the cities!
Much ink has been spilled on the not-so-new, still controversial, arguably disruptive concept of Mobility as a Service (MaaS, for the initiated). But, What are the main and still unresolved aspects to be addressed when implementing MaaS for real? Is MaaS the silver bullet able to solve many of the challenges facing cities today? In […]
Mobility Talks’ episode 4: ”Pedalling the future: from pop-up bike lanes to long-term cycling policies”
If before COVID-19, cycling was a high priority for the policy authorities due to its benefits towards the environment, the virus has additionally reinforced the importance of cycling for the overall transport system resilience at all levels. As a result, a growing number of European cities start to supply their citizens with temporarily bicycling infrastructures […]
‘Mobility Talks’ episode 3 – Blockchain in mobility: use cases, challenges and opportunities
Learn how blockchain technology is relevant to the urban mobility industry, and get to know startups working on blockchain-based use cases. Blockchain technology has entered into many sectors with force. Technology and telecommunications, financial services, logistics and distribution are some of the sectors with the highest adoption. On the other hand, the European Commission believes […]
‘Mobility Talks’ episode 2: A new mobility paradigm for health, cities and the environment
As urban centres in Europe begin to reopen, we take a look at how cities have dealt with the COVID-19, to what extent this pandemic has affected urban health, and how planners can reconcile urban proximity frameworks with the “new normal”. Experts agree that there is the potential to lock in the reduction in air […]
‘Mobility Talks’ episode 1: Analysis of mobility behaviour using data during and after the COVID-19 confinement
Did you miss our first episode of ‘Mobility Talks’? Don’t worry! You can find the link to recordings and the presentations below. The use of data and data privacy during and after the COVID-19 confinement is now all over the news. From EIT Urban Mobility, we want to give voice to experts to discuss changes […]
‘Mobility Talks’ episode 7: Sharing insights for shared mobility
Cities are encouraging citizens to use shared mobility, but how can we make shared mobility profitable in the long-term? How is automotive industry shifting to mobility service providers? How will the automotive players adapt to less cars-oriented cities? Let’s debate how new industry players and innovative startups can shape the future of urban mobility along […]
