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EP publishes study on the most valuable transport investments for the 2028-2034 MFF

A new study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of EU transport investments proposed for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)....

Enabling two-way communication for shared mobility services: Expert insights from the POLIS tutorial on MDS

POLIS hosted an online Technical Tutorial on Mobility Data Specification (MDS) in partnership with the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF)....

Amsterdam redefines mobility planning by integrating care and gender perspectives

Amsterdam is increasingly rethinking how mobility and urban space are understood by incorporating a gender perspective into planning....

Leuven, Prague, and Helsinki rethink (and innovate) last-mile delivery

The rapid expansion of e-commerce has intensified pressure on urban logistics systems, particularly in the 'last mile', widely recognised as the most expensive, least efficient, and most polluting seg...

POLIS and Baden-Württemberg advance sustainable mobility as a driver of Europe’s competitiveness and resilience

On 23 April 2026, policymakers and industry leaders discussed how sustainable mobility is becoming central to Europe’s competitiveness....

International Noise Awareness Day 2026: How noise pollution affects our cities and health

29 April is International Noise Awareness Day, an annual observance dedicated to turn down the volume on noise. As transport is one of the main sources of noise pollution, on this day we shine a spotl...

Registrations are now open for the Urban Logistics Innovation Days!

The Urban Logistics Innovation Days, also Final Event of the GREEN-LOG and DECARBOMILE projects, will take place on 18 June 2026 in Brussels....

POLIS co-signs manifesto leveraging cycling to achieve energy independence

In response to the European Commission's communication on affordable energy, European civil society organisations dedicated to sustainable urban mobility launch a manifesto on achieving energy indepen...

Coalition urges urgent public transport investment amid oil crisis, as Earth Day follows World Public Transport Day

European civil society organisations call on policymakers to urgently invest in public transport in response to the ongoing oil crisis....

GREEN-LOG launches new e-course on zero-emission last-mile logistics

GREEN-LOG is launching a new e-course titled 'Delivering Zero-Emission Last-Mile Logistics', offering a comprehensive introduction to the fast-evolving field of sustainable urban logistics. The course...

EMW focuses on designing mobility across generations

EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK published a factsheet illustrating the 2026 theme ‘Mobility for Everyone' focusing on intergenerational fairness....

EU road deaths decline in 2025, but progress remains slow

The European Commission has released its preliminary road safety figures for 2025, reporting a 3% decrease in fatalities across the EU....

Paris reinforces mobility ambitions through new political mandate and measurable initiatives

Paris has successfully merged infrastructure redesign, environmental objectives, and political direction, as new political mandate shows....

Despite industry’s confusing messages, EU citizens show growing interest in electric vehicles

The European Alternative Fuel Observatory (EAFO) has published the EAFO BEVs Consumer Monitor 2025, with responses from over 3,000 drivers....

Connecting communities: Key takeaways from the Just Transition Webinar

The POLIS Just Transition x Regions Webinar, 'Connecting communities—How regions can close the transport divide', took place on 25 February....

Registrations are now open for the POLIS Leadership Summit in Zagreb!

On 26 May 2026, the fifth edition of the annual POLIS Leadership Summit will take place in Zagreb, Croatia....

Providing real-time information with GBFS: Discover its potential with the POLIS Tutorial

The third module of the POLIS tutorial series on data standards and specifications explores GBFS (General Bikeshare Feed Specification)....

GoVolta launches new low-cost Amsterdam–Berlin route

The Netherlands reached a new milestone for international rail as the first GoVolta train departed from Amsterdam Central Station to Berlin....

London’s releases second Vision Zero Action Plan

London's second Vision Zero plan integrates 43 actions into a single system to eliminate fatalities and align with broader mobility goals....

Host a session at the Annual POLIS Conference 2026

The Annual POLIS Conference 2026 launches a call for sessions. Organisations and projects can design and lead their own session....

London’s e-scooter trial enters Phase 3

London’s e-scooter trial is set to move into Phase 3, marking a new milestone in one of the UK’s most ambitious shared micromobility schemes....

POLIS joins READJUST focus group to rethink mobility

POLIS participate in the READJUST focus groups to shape the project’s insights into a just and inclusive green transition in transport....

Women steering change: Introducing the women shaping a more inclusive mobility future

For Women’s History Month 2026, we share the insights of women across the POLIS membership fast-tracking the sustainable mobility transition...

IUAV reimagines mobility resilience within risk management in Europe

Rising climate risks and social inequalities are reshaping how people move through European cities. Research from IUAV University of Venice shows how mobility infrastructure can help cities adapt to e...

The winners of the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Awards have been revealed!

Riga has won the 2026 EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award, and the Autonomous Province of Bolzano/Bozen - South Tyrol the MOBILITYACTION Award....

POLIS featured in new EU briefing on city networks and urban health

A new policy brief from the EU-funded UBDPolicy project features POLIS as a key network supporting local action on sustainable mobility....

Brussels study highlights gender inequalities and opportunities in urban mobility and planning

Brand-new study explores how gender intersects with urban planning, mobility, and public policies in the Brussels-Capital Region....

POLIS Brussels Bubble Band invites cities and regions to tackle key EU urban mobility policy topics

On 3 March 2026, POLIS brought together its Brussels-based members for the first Brussels Bubble Band of the year, providing a platform for cities and regions to exchange views on emerging EU policy d...

ECA Audit 2026 reveals gaps in EU Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) Special report 05/2026 highlights local authorities's role in translating EU objectives into practice....

Bring space-powered innovation to your city: apply to the JULIA Open Call for PTOs

The JULIA project launches an Open Call for Public Transport Operators (PTOs) to test space-enabled innovations in real operations, with funding and expert support to make adoption simple and risk-fre...

Partners unite around a vision for sustainable access to Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park

Stakeholders launch joint vision for sustainable recreational mobility at Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park....

Call for contributions for traffic management and data topics: Your input is needed!

SYNCHROMODE and ACUMEN invite researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts to present papers for their Final Event....