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18 June 2019

Three sustainable mobility policy briefs dive into crucial transport topics

Three new sustainable mobility policy briefs are available to read and download. Focusing on collective passenger transport, urban freight logistics, and clean fuels and vehicles, these draw on the insights of ongoing and recent CIVITAS projects, whilst contextualising them in light of relevant Eur...

17 June 2019

New technology drives Aalborg closer to carbon neutrality

On 12 June, a unique electric bus was rolled out in ICLEI Member Aalborg (Denmark). The bus is equipped with innovative technology that allows it to be recharged in just minutes. Its so-called “super capacitator” can be recharged in only six minutes, and contributes to the vehicle being...

14 June 2019

Apply now for the 2019 CIVITAS Awards

The call has been launched for applications for this year’s CIVITAS Awards. Towns and cities are invited to apply by 19 July 2019 for a chance of winning a prestigious European prize for clean urban transport. ICLEI Members are among the leading cities applying innovative initiatives to foste...

3 June 2019

Happy World Bicycle Day!

Today, 3 June, is the United Nations’ (UN) World Bicycle Day. It is a day to encourage UN Member States to include bicycle transit in their mobility policies, plans and projects. Cycling is low emissions, affordable, and can improve riders’ health. Bicycles have even been associated wit...

20 May 2019

Free tickets for ICLEI Members to attend new IMPACT>MOBILITY conference examining Mobility as a Service

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is set to revolutionise the sustainability, efficiency and convenience of transportation systems. On-demand transport has shifted consumer behaviour habits and – together with aggressive city targets to lower emissions, reduce congestion and deliver economic growth...

13 May 2019

Antwerp ports and mobility recognised at the IAPH World Ports Conference

On 9 May, the winners of International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Sustainability Awards were announced, and ICLEI members were among the distinguished winners. The project CIVITAS PORTIS won in the category of ‘Community Outreach: addressing externalities’. CIVITAS PORTIS ...

10 May 2019

ICLEI Europe joins EU Green Week

Each year, the European Commission hosts #EUGreenWeek – an event that convenes a range of stakeholders and experts to engage around Europe’s sustainable future. This year’s event will centre on implementation of environmental laws, based on the Commission’s reports on the top...

8 May 2019

What can be learned from Dresden’s multi-mobility solutions

This year, ICLEI Member Dresden (Germany), became the first European city – alongside Greater Manchester (United Kingdom) – to be a two-time finalist for the European Commission’s SUMP Award. The SUMP award, which stands for Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, recognises local and re...

30 April 2019

Towns and cities encouraged to register for EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK 2019

European towns and cities are invited to test out more sustainable forms of mobility this September by taking part in EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2019. In many European cities, transport is still dominated by private vehicles, resulting in lower air quality, less public space and noisier, more dangerous st...