Over 70% of EU citizens live in urban areas (cities, towns and suburbs) that generate 23% of all transport greenhouse gas emissions. To help the European Union reduce greenhouse gas emissions (by at least 55% by 2030 and by 90% by 2050), the Urban Mobility Framework initiative proposes measures to encourage EU Member States to develop urban transport systems that are safe, accessible, inclusive, affordable, smart, resilient, and emission-free.
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The Commission adopted its first progress report on the European declaration on cycling, showing strong momentum across the EU to boost cycling infrastructure and policies. The report confirms cycling’s role as a clean, affordable and health-boosting way to travel.
From 30 September to 2 October, EU Urban Mobility Days will take place in Vilnius.
From 16 to 22 September, more than 2,500 towns and cities will celebrate European Mobility Week.
Today the Commission publishes four new guidance documents, developed under the SMARTA-NET Project ‘Sustainable rural mobility in support of ecotourism’.
The European Mobility Week, an annual event promoting sustainable urban mobility with over 2,500 cities and towns participating in a week-long festival from 16 to 22 September.
In the wake of the adoption of the new Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), the European Commission has set up three new sub-groups under the Sustainable Transport Forum (STF) expert group.