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SOLUTIONSPlus showcases low-carbon transport solutions at Transforming Transportation Conference

SOLUTIONSPlus participated in the Transforming Transportation Conference, in Washington D.C., under the motto “Mobilising Finance for Climate Action”....

Member in the Spotlight: Vic

This April, our 'Member in the Spotlight' is Vic (ES)! Read the interview to discover how this medium-sized city is rethinking mobility....

Pedalling towards cycling data standardisation: Joint POLIS-NAPCORE webinar reveals all

On 11 April 2024 the POLIS Active Travel & Health and Traffic Efficiency Working Groups organised a webinar on cycling data standardisation....

Cities and regions take off at Amsterdam Drone Week 2024

This year's Amsterdam Drone Week took a definite step towards lower-level airspace for both cities and regions' interests....

Velo-city 2024: Ghent set to host world’s largest cycling conference

Velo-city, the renowned conference dedicated to cycling and active mobility, is gearing up for its 2024 edition, set to take place in POLIS member Ghent’s vibrant city. Organised by the European Cyc...

Participate in the SUM Expert Survey on Shared Urban Mobility Business and Operation

SUM is excited to invite you to participate in the “Expert Survey on Integrated and Seamless Shared Urban Mobility Business and Operation”. As part of the SUM Project, aimed at accelerating the de...

POLIS will co-host workshops at the Sustainable Tourism Mobility Forum

POLIS is co-organising with the Breda University of Applied Sciences two workshops on sustainable tourism on 28 May 2024....

Local Alliance urges EU to prioritise Green Deal implementation at city and regional levels

Eight prominent networks of European cities and regions are urging EU leaders to ensure the effective local implementation of the Green Deal....

POLIS welcomes the European Parliament’s vote for stricter CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles

Last week, the European Parliament (EP) voted to strengthen CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in the European Union. POLIS welcomes the vote as a step forward for cit...

GREEN-LOG co-creation workshops bring about insights on last-mile logistics

In a series of lively and collaborative workshops, the GREEN-LOG project it trying to revolutionise last-mile logistics across Europe....

POLIS-NAPCORE sign Cooperation Agreement at Connecting Europe Days

On 3 April 2024, POLIS and NAPCORE signed a Cooperation Agreement to streamline the accessibility and utilisation of mobility data...

Join the deployEMDS Network of Follower Cities and Regions!

Apply now to become a deployEMDS Follower City or Region and build a sustainable and efficient European mobility data space (EMDS) for all!...

Europe pedals forward! EU adopts the European Declaration on Cycling

On 3 April 2024, the EU adopted the European Declaration on Cycling, recognising cycling as a sustainable means of transport....

POLIS joins European transport organisations calling for more EU transport budget

POLIS joins a group of 44 European transport organisations across the entire European mobility spectrum calling for more EU transport budget....

Connecting Europe Days 2024: City and regional networks call for support for urban nodes within the TEN-T

During the Connecting Europe Days 2024, the Urban Nodes Alliance issued its recommendations for a stronger TEN-T, with a focus on urban nodes....

From listening to empowering: Ensuring women’s safety in public transport

To make public transport an appealing and sustainable solution for all citizens, European cities must address the safety concerns of women. As part of its campaign for Women’s History Month, POLIS s...

POLIS signs Joint Letter on guaranteeing fair taxation for bidirectional charging

The decarbonisation of road transport, as a major objective of the EU Green Deal, will require a strong push for electromobility, both in terms of the growing number of EVs, but also the necessary cha...

Sustainable Transport Forum handbook: POLIS is looking for good practices from our members!

Sustainable Transport Forum (STF) handbook summarised the key findings from the Recommendations for Recharging Point Tenders....

ELABORATOR publishes its Inclusion Plan!

ELABORATOR published its Inclusion Plan, outlining strategies for cities to promote inclusivity in their transition to climate neutrality....

Decarbonising logistics: Hydrogen & battery-electric truck pilots presented during second IRU-POLIS webinar

In the second of a three-part webinar series, IRU and POLIS brought together European leaders working to achieve carbon neutrality in road freight transport in and around cities. The group debated key...

BDTI materials now available in all 24 EU languages

Interested in making data an effective tool for European governance? Good news! Big Data Test Infrastructure (BDTI) is here to help, with promotional materials now available in all 24 official EU lang...

POLIS and SCALE join forces to promote gender diversity in the mobility workforce

The SCALE project and POLIS' Just Transition Taskforce co-hosted a compelling webinar on International Women's Day. The goal? To properly address gender diversity (or the lack thereof) in the electrom...

Register for the 6th European Mobility Days in Strasbourg

Mark your calendars, because the 6th European Mobility Days in Strasbourg are just two months away! This year, the focus will be on a critical question: How can we reconcile supply and demand for mobi...

POLIS member Budapest wins EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award

The City of Budapest won the latest edition of the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award, while the MOBILITYACTION Award was won by Nudgd....

Glasgow stays true to its feminist urbanism principles!

On International Women’s Day 2024, female elected members from Glasgow joined forces with Council officers and stakeholders to envision a city that prioritises the needs of women and girls. Curious...

Greening corporate fleets: the Commission would like to hear your views!

As part of the Greening corporate fleets initiative, the European Commission is looking for stakeholder input!...

Open Mobility Foundation launches 2024 State of MDS Survey

The Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) has announced the commencement of the 2024 State of MDS Survey to delve deeper into the MDS....

POLIS kicks off its Women’s History Month 2024 campaign!

Women's History Month 2024 is already here! To celebrate it, POLIS kicks off an exciting campaign today, International Women's Day, running all March. This year's theme, #InvestInWomen, highlights the...

Who is going to win the EmpowerWISM programme 2024?

In January, EmpowerWISM announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2024 programme. Who is going to win it?...

Submit your abstract for the 2024 Walk21 Conference!

On 14-18 October, Lisbon hosts the Walk21 Conference promoting the international profile of walking. Submit your abstract now!...

Join the SUM Project as Observer City!

POLIS invites its members to join the SUM project on integrated shared mobility systems as part of their City Observers Board....

POLIS’ Leadership Summit in Prague: Register Now!

Join our upcoming Leadership Summit on 30 May 2024 in the vibrant city of Prague and help us shape future mobility!...