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Register for the 6th European Mobility Days in Strasbourg

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...
Read more 18/03/2024
POLIS member Budapest wins EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award

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....
Read more 18/03/2024
Glasgow stays true to its feminist urbanism principles!

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...
Read more 12/03/2024
Greening corporate fleets: the Commission would like to hear your views!

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!...
Read more 11/03/2024
Open Mobility Foundation launches 2024 State of MDS Survey

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....
Read more 11/03/2024
POLIS kicks off its Women’s History Month 2024 campaign!

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...
Read more 08/03/2024
Who is going to win the EmpowerWISM programme 2024?

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?...
Read more 08/03/2024
Submit your abstract for the 2024 Walk21 Conference!

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!...
Read more 07/03/2024
Join the SUM Project as Observer City!

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....
Read more 06/03/2024
POLIS’ Leadership Summit in Prague: Register Now!

POLIS’ Leadership Summit in Prague: Register Now!

Mark your calendars for 30 May, as POLIS invites you to its upcoming Leadership Summit in the vibrant city of Prague. This is your opportunity to be part of a transformative event that promises to sha...
Read more 06/03/2024
Calls for Speakers and for Sponsors and Exhibitors open for Annual POLIS Conference 2024

Calls for Speakers and for Sponsors and Exhibitors open for Annual POLIS Conference 2024

Join leading experts and decision-makers in showcasing achievements and sustainable transport initiatives at the POLIS Conference 2024....
Read more 29/02/2024
First IRU-POLIS ‘Zero-Emission Urban Freight Webinar’ inspires over 100 stakeholders

First IRU-POLIS ‘Zero-Emission Urban Freight Webinar’ inspires over 100 stakeholders

Check the potential strategies and challenges discussed in the first joint IRU-POLIS webinar, which took place on 13 February 2024!...
Read more 29/02/2024
Member in the Spotlight: Groningen

Member in the Spotlight: Groningen

'Member in the Spotlight' is back! To start the year off, we spoke to Groningen, winner of the 2023 Annual POLIS Award. From its support for active mobility to its engagement of stakeholders in urban...
Read more 28/02/2024
Unlocking inclusive shared mobility: Join SMALL’s new roundtable in Amsterdam

Unlocking inclusive shared mobility: Join SMALL’s new roundtable in Amsterdam

SMALL's next roundtable will be on 22 May 2024 in Amsterdam. They are looking for attendees to share insights on inclusive shared mobility....
Read more 27/02/2024
POLIS welcomes new EU deal to strengthen Air Quality standards

POLIS welcomes new EU deal to strengthen Air Quality standards

Last week, the Council presidency and the European Parliament have provisionally agreed on a proposal aimed at establishing stricter EU air quality standards. These standards are designed to work towa...
Read more 26/02/2024
The insights from the ShareDiMobiHub Academy are now available!

The insights from the ShareDiMobiHub Academy are now available!

The ShareDiMobiHub project in the Interreg North Sea Region brought European cities and regions together for a 2-day Academy. This event focused on two important topics: making sure everyone can use s...
Read more 23/02/2024
POLIS’ manifesto for the European elections goes live at the Brussels Bubble Band meeting

POLIS’ manifesto for the European elections goes live at the Brussels Bubble Band meeting

At its most recent Brussels Bubble Band meeting, POLIS launched its Manifesto for the 2024 European elections....
Read more 22/02/2024
Explore the latest European Green Vehicle Initiative Impact Assessment!

Explore the latest European Green Vehicle Initiative Impact Assessment!

The latest impact assessment of the European Green Vehicle Initiative is now available to all. Keep on reading to discover the added value of R&I projects!...
Read more 16/02/2024
ERTRAC unveils two pioneering papers

ERTRAC unveils two pioneering papers

ERTRAC unveils two groundbreaking papers on urban mobility: one on the 15-Minute City concept and the other on Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). Essential for R&I programs, these papers offer transforma...
Read more 14/02/2024
EGUM adopts its first recommendations!

EGUM adopts its first recommendations!

The Commission Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) has launched its debut recommendations, with substantial input from POLIS. These game-changing suggestions aim to prioritize public transport, fos...
Read more 13/02/2024
EP and Council reach a deal on EU Disability and Parking cards

EP and Council reach a deal on EU Disability and Parking cards

Following the proposal of the European Commission (EC) in 2023 for standardised European Disability and Parking cards, the European Parliament (EP) and the Council of the EU have brokered a tentative...
Read more 12/02/2024
POLIS joins in signing the Liège Declaration at Climate Summit

POLIS joins in signing the Liège Declaration at Climate Summit

POLIS was among the signatories of the landmark Liège Declaration that emerged from the Climate Chance Europe 2024 Wallonia Summit....
Read more 09/02/2024
Budapest is among the 2023 EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award finalists!

Budapest is among the 2023 EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award finalists!

The EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK campaign has published the finalists of the 2023 EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award and the MOBILITYACTION Award. The EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award recognises notable permanent measure...
Read more 09/02/2024
Exploring the 15-minute city from concept to practice: POLIS and ACUTE dive in

Exploring the 15-minute city from concept to practice: POLIS and ACUTE dive in

The Active Travel & Health Working Group, together with ACUTE organised a workshop on the 15-minute city concept. Read our report now!...
Read more 08/02/2024
ACUTE/UERA Seminar: Programme now available!

ACUTE/UERA Seminar: Programme now available!

This February, ACUTE and UERA will co-host a seminar on urban accessibility and connectivity. Check out the full seminar programme today!...
Read more 08/02/2024
Flanders puts cycling on the EU agenda

Flanders puts cycling on the EU agenda

On 30 January 2024, Flanders hosted the High-Level EU Cycling Conference to elaborate the major points of the European Cycling Declaration....
Read more 06/02/2024
TRA VISIONS 2024 Special Honorary Award: Open Call for Nominations!

TRA VISIONS 2024 Special Honorary Award: Open Call for Nominations!

The nomination process for the TRA VISIONS 2024 Special Honorary Award is now open. This award recognises a distinguished individual in the transport sector who, over the years, has made a remarkable...
Read more 30/01/2024
MobiDataLab shares opinion article about common digital infrastructure for the European Mobility Data Space

MobiDataLab shares opinion article about common digital infrastructure for the European Mobility Data Space

DeployEMDS project coordinator discusses for MobiDataLab project the challenges of developing a common European Mobility Data Space....
Read more 24/01/2024
Urbanism Next Europe 2024 calls for proposals with emphasis on diverse perspectives

Urbanism Next Europe 2024 calls for proposals with emphasis on diverse perspectives

Urbanism Next Europe welcomes proposals for full sessions or workshops, with a submission deadline of Friday, 1 March 2024 at 11:59 PM, PST....
Read more 19/01/2024
A new ERTRAC’s Vision and SRA is on the way!

A new ERTRAC’s Vision and SRA is on the way!

ERTRAC is reviewing its Strategic Research Agenda as Horizon Europe reaches its midpoint, gearing up for the 10th EU Framework Programme....
Read more 16/01/2024
New guidelines to support cities and regions in streamlining the deployment electric vehicles recharging infrastructure are now published!

New guidelines to support cities and regions in streamlining the deployment electric vehicles recharging infrastructure are now published!

POLIS offers guidelines to support cities in electric vehicles recharging infrastructure permitting and grid connection processes....
Read more 21/12/2023
Participate in the EAFO’s 2nd 2023 Consumer Monitor and Survey

Participate in the EAFO’s 2nd 2023 Consumer Monitor and Survey

That's right: the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) is about to release the second edition of its 2023 Consumer Monitor and Survey! This edition will encompass data from 12 countries and a...
Read more 15/12/2023