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🚗 Urban Mobility: A Turning Point for Cities 🚶♀️ Miguel de Castro Neto, Dean of NOVA IMS and founder of NOVA Cidade - Urban Analytics Lab, recently joined a panel at the Outlook Auto Conference, hosted by ECO, to dive deep into the future of urban mobility. As cities push toward carbon neutrality—Lisbon aiming for 2030—Miguel pointed out that mobility isn’t just a hurdle, it’s a game-changer. In a conversation with Miguel Eiras Antunes from Deloitte, moderated by Shrikesh Laxmidas, Deputy Director at ECO, he made a bold statement: “We’re not addressing the real problem in cities—there are simply too many cars.” For him, the future lies in rethinking public transportation with flexible, real-time solutions that actually meet people’s needs. 💡At NOVA Cidade, we don’t just look at data, we use it to create real, on-the-ground solutions that shape the cities of tomorrow. #UrbanMobility #Sustainability #SmartCities #NOVAIMS

Setting the discussion on "Sustainable and safe urban #mobility for all: #Reality or illusion?" in next week's panel at ITS Congresses in #ITSDubai2024. 🚀 organised by I-SENSEGroup/ICCS (Tuesday, 17th September at 11:00 GST. 🌍) According to the European Commission, globally, urban areas consume over 65% of the world's energy, accounting for more than 70% of CO2 emissions. It is therefore crucial that cities act as experimentation and innovation ecosystems to help all others in their transition to become climate-neutral by 2050. How new urban mobility solutions and space interventions will contribute to this transition? How to introduce #safe, #sustainable and inclusive urban #mobility in our lives? with PAVE Europe Giannis Karaseitanidis Guido Di Pasquale, Evan Corey Costagliola, Evangelia Portouli Panagiotis Lytrivis ELABORATOR Project View the full session details here: https://lnkd.in/dxnmY-eN #ITSDubai2024 #PAVEEurope #UrbanMobility #SustainableCities #FutureMobility #ISENSEresearch

🚌 We are proud to highlight VTM Global’s participation in the transformative “A Gratuitidade nos Transportes Públicos” (The Free Public Transportation) conference, where our partner Nuno Ribeiro moderated a discussion on “Políticas de financiamento da gratuitidade dos serviços” (Policies of Financing the Gratuity of Services). 💡 This event, a collaboration with Câmara Municipal de Oeiras and key partners, explored the ground-breaking potential of offering #freepublictransport as a means to promote sustainable mobility and tackle #climatechange.  Join us in celebrating this step towards a more sustainable, accessible future in transportation. Read more on our website 👇 #VTMGlobal #SustainableMobility #PublicTransport #Innovation #Collaboration #EnvironmentalSustainability

💚#IPADRION Programme: ✅ 6 projects, 6 regional partners, working together for a greener future and greater sustainability in #Emilia-Romagna. 🎥 Watch the video and learn more about 𝗘𝗧𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳: 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮-𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 👇 Regione Emilia-Romagna Cooperazione territoriale europea #IPADRION #GreenEconomy #BlueEconomy #sustainability

📑 𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗜 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗖'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🙌 ECTRI warmly welcomes the unprecedented European Commission initiative in launching 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 for Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, allowing stakeholders to co-design the R&I upcoming workproprammes. As stated in our strategy 2021-2030, ECTRI is committed to provide independent, evidence-based advice to decisions makers in Europe. The implementation of such strategy is supported by the ECTRI Thematic Groups (TGs), which are the research workforce of the Association. One of the main objectives of these groups is to define research topics of interest for supporting European policies and programmes. In this context, the five ECTRI TGs are proposing *five research topics* for the Work Programme 2025: 🔵 Reducing environmental impact and increasing efficiency by integrating intermodal long-haul and last-mile transport 🔵 Reimagining Urban Logistics: Pathways to Sustainable Urban Transformations 🔵 Enhanced policy assessment frameworks and AI-based analytics to support sustainable transport transitions 🔵 Behavioural change towards healthier, safer and more sustainable mobility and lifestyles 🔵 Mobility Sufficiency and Resilience These suggestions stem from our belief that gaining knowledge in these areas will contribute significantly to achieving green, safe, efficient, and inclusive transport for people and goods. Each proposed research topic outlines its expected impacts and scope, highlighting their importance for inclusion in Horizon Europe's upcoming calls, particularly in Cluster 5 "Climate, Energy, and Mobility". You can read our suggestions for the Work Programme 2025 here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eE9ZZ-UF Contributions to the EC feedback opportunity have been derived from these suggestions. In that view we have provided feedback on Cluster 5, Destinations 2, 5, and 6 which align closely with our mission and expertise. We hope that these contributions as well as the elements of the five suggested topics will help to enrich the 2025 workprogramme content. For full details of our responses to the EC feedback consultation, please visit the following links: ⏹ Destination 2 https://lnkd.in/gAgnUgBX ⏹ Destination 5 https://lnkd.in/gM7NSQdn ⏹ Destination 6 https://lnkd.in/gDQeegwa 🚀 Our response to this consultation reflects our dedication to advancing cutting-edge solutions and fostering sustainable mobility for all. #ECTRIposition #ECTRITGs #HorizonEurope #EUTransportResearch

#NewStudy EIT Urban Mobility, in collaboration with TRT TRASPORTI E TERRITORIO SRL, has just released a critical new report: “Costs and benefits of the urban mobility transition”. The findings are clear—achieving sustainable mobility in EU cities will require an additional €1.5 trillion by 2050. 🚊 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 emerges as the most affordable and inclusive solution for reducing urban mobility emissions. However, meeting the ambitious 44% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 will require more than just technology. It calls for significant changes in public behaviour and urban infrastructure. 🚶♂️🚴♀️ 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, such as walking and cycling, offers substantial public health benefits, potentially saving €1,170 per person in health costs by 2050. 💡 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 alone can reduce emissions by 21% by 2030, but cities must also invest in shared mobility, low-emission zones, and safer infrastructure to drive deeper reductions and meet the EU Green Deal targets. The path ahead is challenging, but the benefits—lower emissions, improved public health, and reduced traffic fatalities—make it a necessary and worthwhile journey 🌍 🔍 Access the full report in the comments to explore the key scenarios and strategies that will shape the future of sustainable urban mobility! #GreenDeal #SustainableMobility #UrbanTransport #PublicHealth #ClimateAction #Innovation EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology

We welcome the study on “Costs and Benefits of the Urban Mobility Transition” by EIT Urban Mobility which finds that #RideHailing and on-demand mobility 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀. Combining ride-hailing services with improved shared mobility and access restrictions is fundamental to reaching the Green Deal targets.🚕🌳

🚀 Exciting News: Launch of EIT Urban Mobility's Latest Study! 📖 "Cost and Benefits of the Urban Mobility Transition" Regardless of a European city's characteristics, prioritising public transport 🚌 is essential for a fair and sustainable urban mobility transition. It stands out as an affordable option for inclusive and low CO2 emissions, 💨 and one of the most realistic and practicable approaches to meeting the Green Deal 🌳 objectives. As Europe races to meet its climate goals, the "Cost and Benefit of the Urban Mobility Transition" study provides a crucial roadmap for policymakers, city planners, and stakeholders to navigate the complex challenges and opportunities ahead. 

60% to 150% return on investment. That's what sustainable urban mobility measures can deliver for EU cities by 2050. Together with TRT TRASPORTI E TERRITORIO SRL, we simulated what meeting the #GreenDeal objectives means for EU cities, looking at economic indicators, modal shift, GHG & air pollutant emissions, and safety. We found that: ⚡Innovation is key. E-mobility will do the heavy lifting in reducing CO2 and improving air quality. But this won't be enough: cities need ambitious plans to strengthen public transport, improve shared mobility offers, and regulate the access of private vehicles to urban centres 💰Transitioning to sustainable urban mobility by 2050 requires at least an additional €1.5 trillion investment from public and private sectors, as well as from households 🚌Public transport emerges as the most affordable and inclusive solution to reduce urban mobility emissions. By 2030, public transport ridership could increase by up to 7%, and by 2050 the share of active and shared trips could reach an average 75% in large cities across the EU 💚More sustainable, less polluted, and safer mobility systems could generate €1,170 in health savings per capita between 2022 and 2050, reducing urban traffic fatalities by up to 70% I will be presenting this new study tomorrow with Stefano Borgato at #CF2024 in beautiful #Parma, join us if you're there! Link to the report: https://lnkd.in/dtQGje9i EIT Urban Mobility