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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....

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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....

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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....

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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....

EMT Madrid awards contracts for 120 battery-electric buses

POLIS member Madrid is accelerating the electrification of its public transport network with a new order for 120 e-buses....

Portland joins POLIS as first North American member city

POLIS welcomes the City of Portland's Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) as the first North American member city joining our growing network. ...

Register now for the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026!

Registrations are now open for partner sessions of the 24th European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) taking place in Brussels....

GREEN-LOG Policy Recommendations are now available to support cities transitioning to sustainable last-mile logistics

As cities seek to reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of urban freight, stronger cooperation between public authorities, logistics operators and citizens is becoming increasingly important. Th...

New POLIS policy paper outlines how next EU budget can better support mobility innovation

POLIS has published an in-depth policy paper on the current debate regarding the FP10 and the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)....

Registrations are open for EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK 2026

Cities, towns, and local authorities across Europe are joining EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK from 16 to 22 September and are encouraged to register....

Île-de-France Mobilités brings Navigo Annual pass to Android smartphones and smartwatches

Île-de-France's Annual Navigo pass holders can now validate their journeys directly with Android smartphones and Wear OS smartwatches....

STIB donates 36 Brussels buses to support public transport resilience in Ukraine

Brussels public transport operator STIB-MIVB is donating retired diesel buses to Ukraine as part of the ongoing renewal of its fleet....

ERTRAC publishes position paper to reinforce European collaborative research in road transport

A new position paper by ERTRAC advocates for a dedicated space for road transport research in the upcoming Horizon Europe programme 2028-2034....

86 European associations call for a bold FP10

86 European associations have signed a letter calling for a bold tenth Framework Programme for research and innovation (FP10)....