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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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Studies
The Copenhagenize Index 2025 - EIT Urban Mobility Edition
The one-of-a-kind Copenhagenize Index 2025 reveals the 100 cities worldwide that are transforming their streets to develop cycling as a main mobility solution. Six years after its last edition ranking bicycle-friendly cities,...
November 21, 2025
Articles
Mastering mobility at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2025
For its fifth year, Barcelona became the meeting point for the world’s leading mobility innovators, researchers and policymakers as the Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC) returned to Fira Barcelona from 4-6...
November 11, 2025
Studies
Integrating behavioural insights into sustainable mobility planning
Objectives & methodology: This report was developed during a workshop with 15 psychology and mobility experts, complemented with literature review. It aims to: Highlight and understand the main psychological factors...
November 4, 2025
Studies
Study on return on investment in bike-sharing schemes
A multidimensional impact Bike-sharing schemes save 46,000 tons of CO₂e yearly, but their real value lies in broader societal gains. By replacing car trips, they slash air pollution, preventing 968...
October 14, 2025
Articles
Mastering mobility with car-free days
Car-free days are deliberately scheduled interruptions of private motor traffic, typically lasting for a full day. During these events, streets or entire districts are cleared of cars and reclaimed for...
October 7, 2025
Videos
Mobility Talks 31: Return on investment in bike-sharing schemes
In this Mobility Talks, we will explore the findings of a new study by EY, commissioned by EIT Urban Mobility and Cycling Industries Europe, on the return on investment in bike-sharing schemes....
September 22, 2025
Articles
Mastering mobility with urban greening
Around the world, cities have become hotspots for heat, with the urban heat island effect making urban temperatures 10-15°C higher than nearby rural areas during peak summer periods. In the...
September 1, 2025
Videos
Mobility Talks 30: Public transport innovations
Public transport systems across Europe face mounting pressure to become more resilient, efficient, and inclusive. This Mobility Talks explores how technological public transport innovations and new business models can provide solutions to...
July 4, 2025
Articles
Mastering mobility with mobility justice
How people move through their cities, or are prevented from freely moving, may seem like a commonplace infrastructural issue but at the core of the issue lies fairness, power and...
July 1, 2025
Reports
Strategic Research Priorities and Gaps 2025 Report
EIT Urban Mobility Academic Research Board June 2025 This first ‘Strategic Research Priorities and Gaps’ 2025 report, from the EIT Urban Mobility Academic Research Board, outlines the urgent and transformative...
June 12, 2025
Articles
Mastering mobility with non-exhaust emissions
As cities work to achieve their emissions reductions goals and implement changes for more sustainable transport systems, the focus has long been on reducing vehicles’ exhaust emissions. However, a less...
June 3, 2025
Studies
Study on non-exhaust emissions (NEE) in road transport
Why this study matters More than 96% of the European population was exposed to PM2.5 concentrations exceeding the World Health Organization’s annual air quality guideline limit in 2022 .Road transport...
May 22, 2025
Videos
Mobility Talks 29: Efficient public space management for better mobility systems
The growing urban population in Europe means that competition for public space management in cities is increasing. At the same time, existing mobility solutions and new mobility services put even...
May 20, 2025
Articles
Mastering mobility with child-friendly mobility planning
As cities across Europe grow and populations flock to urban areas, inclusive urban planning becomes a requirement. Public spaces, transport systems, streets and sidewalks must be accessible not just to...
May 7, 2025
Articles
Mastering mobility: the untapped potential of urban waterways
Throughout history, cities have been established along rivers, canals and coastlines. Vital to survival, these waterways enabled the movement of people and goods for the ever-growing populations that settled there....
April 4, 2025
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
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
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
