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Cargo bikes for last mile urban logistic free up precious urban space and promote sustainability. Our research looked at the change in demand for space and the needs and challenges faced by different users through their journeys. The ultimate goal being to draw on these opportunities and address the challenges for creating more cargo-bike-friendly urban environments! #cargobike Naomi Kloostra Martin van Oosten

A recent site visit to Osijek, Croatia, unveiled the city's efforts to address urban mobility challenges as part of the OPTI-UP project's initiative to enhance public transport systems. 🚊🚧 During the visit, partners EY and GPP delved into discussions about optimizing bus lines to boost ridership during off-peak hours and fostering a culture of public transport among residents. 👉 At Osijek’s previous attempts for line optimization, feedback from passengers has led to a reversion to previous bus routes. Osijek's accessible parking services, with low rates and abundant free spaces, further encourage the use of private transport over public options. ✅ The site visit included a tour of the depot and maintenance facility, as well as the construction site of the EU-funded tram line modernization project, which spans 9.5 km. This ambitious project aims to increase public transport usage, enhance the city's development, and elevate the standard of living for Osijek's citizens. The city of Osijek is preparing for a significant upgrade with plans to build a new depot and maintenance facility, equipped to meet the demands of modern urban transport while preserving its historical heritage. 📌 Stay connected for more updates as we drive forward with sustainable and efficient public transport solutions in Central Europe. #OPTIUP #UrbanMobility #PublicTransport #Osijek #InterregEurope #Modernization #SustainableCities

Have you heard about the concept of #Basisbereikbaarheid in #Flanders, #Belgium?  🔍 SMALL is diving deep into the regulatory landscape, led by our partners at POLIS Network. We're crafting a visually robust framework of regulations that will support #SharedMobility to become accessible to all. One of the regulations that will be part of the analysis, is the concept of 'Basisbereikbaarheid' (Basic Accessibility) from the Flanders region. What's Basisbereikbaarheid❓ It's Flanders' newest take on sustainable, multimodal transportation launched in January this year. Picture it with three key pillars: 🔹 Accessible multimodality via Hoppinpunten: Think #Mobipoints, but with a Flemish twist. One of the conditions of basisbereikbaarheid is that the entire public space of the Hoppinpunten, including its services, is fully accessible to all. 🔹Adjusted bus lanes & Flexbus: The Flemish public transport provider, De Lijn, aims to adjust their bus lanes to focus more on the busier lanes and reduce their losses from the less crowded lanes. The Flexbus service complements these adjusted bus lanes, a more on-demand form of De Lijn that provides a more flexible travel option from stop to stop.   🔹 Shared mobility complements: Shared mobility solutions at Hoppinpunten will supplement bus lane changes, offering seamless travel options. We asked our project coordinator, Mpact, for their take on this new concept that has created a lot of reaction in Flanders - check it out below ⬇ You can also read more on our website here ➡ https://lnkd.in/d7dRegQu #SharedMobilityForAll #SMALLproject #UrbanMobility #JustTransition #InclusiveTransport #SustainableMobility Interreg North Sea Programme

🚎 Regensburg Votes "No" to Light Rail: A Missed Opportunity for Sustainable Mobility? On Sunday, Regensburg residents voted against the city's proposed light rail system, a move that surprised many. For those unfamiliar, Regensburg is a beautiful Bavarian city on the Danube River, with a population of around 150,000, known for its medieval city center, innovative companies, and warm-hearted people. As a relatively new resident since 2017, coming from Brussels, I quickly became aware of the city's concern about traffic congestion, pollution, and the perceived dominance of cars. Despite already having a good public transport system, including electric buses, car/bike/scooter sharing, and a car-free city center, Regensburg's ambition to further improve sustainable and inclusive mobility led to the idea and intensive preparations of the implementation of a tram network. Although their was a negative vote, I come nevertheless to some very positive conclusions: 👫 Citizen engagement is crucial: The city's decision to involve its residents in this important decision was commendable. Citizen's engagement in the transformation of mobility in cities is not an option, but necessary. 👉 The pursuit of sustainable mobility should not stop: Regensburg should continue to explore and implement innovative solutions for hopefully even more sustainable and inclusive transport. 💡Embrace emerging technologies: The rapid advancements in digitalization, electrification, and automation of transport offer exciting new opportunities for the city to leverage. I want to encourage cities to further strengthen their engagement in understanding and pushing for the development and deployment of most suitable mobility solutions. The future of mobility will be strongly shaped by cities! While the outcome of the vote might be disappointing for quite a few people involved, I would like to open the view that Regensburg is already today very advanced in the implementation of sustainable and citizen-centric mobility 💪 and that such decisions present always a chance for cities to reassess and explore alternative paths towards maybe even more sustainable and inclusive mobility 👍 . Do you agree? What are your views? #Regensburg #SustainableMobility #PublicTransport #UrbanPlanning #Innovation

Public electric transport is directly replacing fossil fuel. Every user contributes on the way

Iarnród Éireann and Translink have welcomed €165 million in funding from The Special EU Programme Body, PEACEPLUS Programme to support a major transformation of their joint venture, cross-border Enterprise train service operating between Dublin and Belfast. Under The Fleet Replacement Programme, the entire Enterprise fleet will be replaced with brand new trains by the end of this decade. Existing four train sets will be replaced with eight new, modern and sustainable train sets reducing journey time between the cities to under two hours, improving accessibility and passenger experience. Designed to evolve as both jurisdictions move towards a fully electrified cross-border rail corridor over the coming decades, the new trains will support goals of net zero carbon emissions. https://lnkd.in/eqx5FAzR

Sometimes, things happen so fast in the studio, there's barely time to talk about it! Our work in transport and space design are more and more frequently coming together as work on transport infrastructure and placemaking. The project below is a great example of the role that design can play in helping renew parts of our towns and cities, connecting communities and creating places for travel, work and play. #streetfurniture #placemaking #placedesign

Plan this event into your schedule to InnoTrans: Thursday, 26th 4.30pm in hub 27/beta 6-7 "Strategic Monorail Planning: Enhancing Public Transit Growth" Hear Marko Kroenke, President of IMA, Maxim Weidner, General Manager IMA and Karin Helmstaedt talk about monorail systems and their basic capabilities in the context of service provision as a means of public transportation. One focus will be the first edition of the “Monorail Planning Guide” to the professional audience. When it comes to the early planning of new or the expansion of existing transport systems this document can give guidance for cities, authorities, investors, operators and any urban planning institution. New market data shows that the monorails currently under construction are primarily used for urban mass transit and demand continues to grow, which will be discussed in an excursus. #monorail #speakerscorner #publictransport #urbanplanning #marketstudy #

How can rural bus shelters become a catalyst for sustainable travel? We are excited to collaborate with East Lothian Council and transport innovation experts at Cenex to transform traditional rural bus shelters into innovative modular mobility hubs. This project is part of the Transport Decarbonisation Demonstrators programme, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom and delivered by Innovate UK. It aims to enhance access to public transport and reduce car dependency across East Lothian, supporting the region's Net Zero strategy. At Quarterre, we are creating a dynamic and adaptable system of street furniture, bus stops and shelters that can be customised to meet the needs of the community; making multi-modal journeys easier and adding clarity and consistency to transport infrastructure. #netzero #sustainabletransport #placemaking

🤝 Micro-Mobility for Europe and MaaS Alliance have formalised collaboration via a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development and implementation of sustainable mobility solutions in cities in Europe and beyond 🛴🚲 Marc Naether, MMfE Co-Chair stated: “This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in our efforts to revolutionise urban transportation. By collaborating with the MaaS Alliance, we can amplify our impact." Roelof Hellemans added: “We are excited to join forces with #MicroMobility  for Europe to advance our shared goals of promoting sustainable urban mobility." #MobilityAsAService #MicroMobility