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39 organisations sign letter to EU Heads of Government on transport funding in the MFF 2028-34

In response to proposed cuts to the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) in the EU's next long-term budget, 39 European transport organisations have signed a joint open letter urging Member States to rest...

Zagreb blazes a trail for autonomous driving in Europe

Over the past few months, the city of Zagreb has been making major steps in the world of autonomous driving, as Uber and its partners Verne and Pony.ai have already launched Level 4 autonomous taxis i...

Read more 13/10/2026

Ghent reclaims its streets with tourist bus ban

Seven hundred years ago, Ghent was built for people on foot. In 2029, it will finally be treated that way again....

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Human or Not? Annual POLIS Conference 2026’s Opening Plenary explores AI governance in mobility

Margriet van Schijndel-de Nooij from Eindhoven University of Technology will be the keynote speaker at the Opening Plenary of #POLIS26....

Read more 13/10/2026

Groningen’s fleet of electric cargo bikes grows

One of the world’s most bike-friendly cities has just seen 12 new shared electric cargo bikes take to the streets, bringing the total to 25. This will help keep the city centre an emission-free zone...

Read more 13/10/2026

Inclusive Mobility Cities Challenge opens for applications

Toyota Mobility Foundation and POLIS launch a European programme for more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable mobility....

The applications for the MOBILITY AWARDS are now open

Applications for the MOBILITYAWARDS are open now and close on 31 October 2026. The EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award recognises municipalities that made an outstanding contribution during the campaign, while...

Join the GOLIA Community of Practice

Join the GOLIA Community of Practice: Call for Cities and Stakeholders Are you working on more inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban mobility? Join the GOLIA Community of Practice and connect wi...

World Habitat Day 2026: Where housing meets mobility

POLIS cities and regions are showing how mobility is essential to shape neighbourhoods that are affordable, accessible, and sustainable....

Coalition urges EU to not delay implementing the Euro 7 framework for heavy-duty vehicles

A coalition has sent a letter to EU policymakers expressing concerns about delaying the implementation of the Euro 7 framework for heavy-duty vehicles, brake dust, and tyre abrasion....

POLIS Podcast returns with second episode featuring Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt

In the second episode of the POLIS Podcast, Brussels Minister for Mobility Elke Van den Brandt discusses the city’s mobility transformation....

EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK 2026 proved that sustainable mobility makes cities more lively

During EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK 2026 thousands of cities, including POLIS members, organised activities to promote sustainable urban mobility....

Take the survey on mobility use cases for authorities’ access to vehicle and vehicle ownership information

POLIS is inviting local and regional authorities to share their views on access to vehicle and vehicle ownership information in several mobility use cases....

From World Zero Emissions Day to Car-Free Day: Cities lead the transition

As World Zero Emissions Day and Car-Free Day fall on consecutive days during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2026, cities have an opportunity to show how clean and inclusive mobility benefits all generations....

Read more 22/09/2026

Leuven sees transport CO₂ emissions fall by almost 26%

Leuven has recorded a 25.9% reduction in transport-related CO₂ emissions, with the city continuing to invest in sustainable mobility...

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Ghent’s shared bike use doubles in two years

Shared bike use in POLIS member Ghent has almost doubled in two years, reaching more than 1.15 million trips in 2025....

Read more 22/09/2026

Zagreb reaches 20% electric bus fleet milestone

In just three years, one-fifth of Zagreb’s city buses have become fully electric, with 62 electric buses now in operation....

Read more 22/09/2026

Park(ing) Day 2026: Prototyping a new future for the curb

This year’s Park(ing) Day invites us to imagine how small experiments in public space can inspire lasting change....

Local Alliance calls on the European Commission to highlight the role of local and regional governments

Ahead of the State of the European Union address, the Local Alliance, representing Europe's leading local and regional government networks, asks Commission President von der Leyen to take this opportu...

Calling local and regional authorities to answer a survey on urban mobility investment needs

Eurocities, POLIS and the Urban Nodes Alliance invite local and regional authorities to complete a survey on urban mobility investment needs....

Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure invites cities to apply for support

The Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI) will support cities around the world in designing and delivering safe, accessible and high-quality cycling networks....

Portland breaks world record for largest e-bike party and ride

On 19 July 2026, POLIS Member Portland was awarded the Guinness World Records title for the world’s largest electric bicycle party and ride....

Register now for the UNCHAIN & MoLo Hubs Joint Final Event!

Registrations are now open for the final event of UNCHAIN and MoLo Hubs, taking place on 13 and 14 October 2026 in Brussels...

All about exchanging static transport information with the POLIS tutorial on NeTEx

In partnership with NAPCORE, this module of the POLIS tutorial series on data standards and specifications explores the Network Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) standard....

198 organisations urge the European Commission to make this fossil fuel crisis Europe’s last

Coalition urges the Commission to end the EU's fossil fuel crisis and launch a plan towards affordable, renewable, secure, and homegrown energy....

World Pedestrian Day 2026: Placing walking at the top of mobility strategies

World Pedestrian Day, observed each 17 August, is dedicated to affirming walking as a universal right and raising awareness of road safety....

The first autonomous on-demand bus in Spain was launched in Madrid

Madrid has become the first Spanish city to deploy on-demand autonomous buses. The largest food distribution platform in the country is now equipped with a smarter and more sustainable transport solut...

Hot off the press! Read now Cities in motion #8 ‘Mobility Metamorphosis’

POLIS is proud to present the eighth edition of the in-house magazine Cities in motion, 'Mobility Metamorphosis'....

Transport and logistics challenges in peri-urban areas: take the BIO-INTEL-MOB survey

Transport and logistics professionals are invited to contribute to a BIO-INTEL-MOB survey exploring mobility challenges and opportunities in Europe's peri-urban areas. POLIS is sharing a new survey e...

POLIS keeps growing: Meet our new members!

Halfway through 2026, we are pleased to announce the latest additions to our ever-expanding network of cities, regions, and related entities. Meet them below! As the transition towards safer, clean...

Coalition urges protection of public transport authorities’ and operators’ right to access their own operational data

POLIS, together with five other European organisations, has signed a joint statement calling on the European Parliament to safeguard public transport authorities' and operators' right to access their...

Bologna relaunches SUMP to accelerate metropolitan transport transition

POLIS member Bologna has approved an updated version of its SUMP, reinforcing its strategy to deliver a more integrated transport system....