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To advance the dialogue between public and private actors across sectors, we regularly produce studies, opinion pieces, articles and webinars. Our multidisciplinary, pan-European approach to urban mobility gives a unique perspective on how social and technological innovation can improve our mobility systems.
Studies
Browse through EIT Urban Mobility’s publications to learn more about key developments in urban mobility. Our studies and reports take a close look at mobility trends to inform public and private decision-makers about innovations, ideas and impulses transforming urban mobility.
Opinion pieces & articles
Get a fresh take on current issues at the heart of urban mobility innovation. Using insights from urban mobility experts, explore short and long-form content that dives deep into industry trends and phenomena, as well as recent events and reports.
Mobility Talks
Our Mobility Talks webinar series is a platform for debate between urban mobility experts and practitioners. Tune in to join the discussion live, or watch the past episodes.
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Videos
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,...
March 20, 2025
Articles
Mastering mobility with inclusiveness by design
Europe’s population is diverse, yet its mobility infrastructure often fails to reflect this reality. Mobility is a fundamental part of daily life – allowing access to work, school, health and...
March 6, 2025
Studies
Better Mobility Trendreport 2025
The Better Mobility Trendreport 2025 is a collaboration between EIT Urban Mobility, Impact Hub Vienna, and Point&. Based on data from 300+ mobility innovations and 100+ experts across Europe, it...
February 27, 2025
Articles
Mastering mobility: public space and public health
Research conducted by UN-Habitat has found that ‘well-functioning cities have around 50% of their surface area dedicated to public space.’ Public space offers opportunities for people who live, work, and...
February 6, 2025
Articles
Gender mainstreaming for inclusive mobility
Mobility and transport are not gender-neutral. The persistent inequalities in both the labour market and household responsibilities also impact gender differences in mobility, particularly in travel patterns. According to Point&’s...
January 22, 2025
Articles
Mastering mobility with the 15-minute city
Throughout history, urban designers and architects have theorised about the ideal structure of cities to meet the unique needs of residents. From Ebenezer Howard’s Garden City, which envisioned compact suburban...
January 3, 2025
Videos
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...
December 19, 2024
Reports
Highlights Report 2024
The annual Highlights Report offers an opportunity to reflect on the previous year’s impacts by shedding light on the activities that took place across the multifaceted organisation. Of the annual...
December 18, 2024
Reports
EIT Urban Mobility’s Manifesto
EIT Urban Mobility has launched its Manifesto, a strategic document aimed at shaping urban mobility policies as the European Union mandate for 2024-2029 fully kicks-off. Rooted in innovation and collaboration,...
December 17, 2024
Articles
Mastering mobility: autonomous vehicles and EU-alignment
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are not just a technological evolution but rather have the capacity to transform urban mobility. AVs’ potential to reduce traffic congestion, emissions and traffic fatalities while enhancing...
December 6, 2024
Articles
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...
November 25, 2024
Articles
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...
October 4, 2024
Articles
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...
October 1, 2024
Studies
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...
October 1, 2024
Studies
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...
July 16, 2024
Studies
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...
July 15, 2024
Articles
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...
June 18, 2024
Articles
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...
June 16, 2024
Studies
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...
May 29, 2024
Articles
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...
May 11, 2024
Articles
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...
April 18, 2024
Articles
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...
March 15, 2024
Articles
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...
February 16, 2024
