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Arthur D. Little and POLIS publish new report on the future of mobility

Arthur D. Little and POLIS publish new report on the future of mobility

Arthur D. Little & POLIS' new report on the future of mobility explores solutions to double global sustainable mobility over the next decade....
Read more 12/09/2024
POLIS co-signs SLOCAT-led manifesto to transform freight transport

POLIS co-signs SLOCAT-led manifesto to transform freight transport

POLIS cosigned the SLOCAT-led Manifesto for intermodal, low-carbon, efficient and resilient freight transport and logistics....
Read more 21/05/2024
EU urban mobility leaders urge enhanced focus on public transport in next legislative term

EU urban mobility leaders urge enhanced focus on public transport in next legislative term

Leading voices in European urban mobility call for intensified attention towards public transport in the upcoming legislative term....
Read more 07/05/2024
European Parliament takes stride towards safer roads and fairer access across the EU

European Parliament takes stride towards safer roads and fairer access across the EU

Eurocities, POLIS, and CLARS applaud EU Parliament's vote but seek inclusion of all vehicle-access restrictions for fairness....
Read more 30/04/2024
Connecting Europe Days 2024: City and regional networks call for support for urban nodes within the TEN-T

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....
Read more 03/04/2024
Brussels Low Emission Zone credited with improving local air quality

Brussels Low Emission Zone credited with improving local air quality

Recent monitoring by Brussels Environment shows a decrease in key air pollutants in Brussels, and, for the first time, a reduction of up to 30% in NO₂ since 2018 along the city's main roads. What ex...
Read more 11/12/2023
A missed opportunity: MEPs and Transport Ministers Fail to Address Parking Regulation Compliance

A missed opportunity: MEPs and Transport Ministers Fail to Address Parking Regulation Compliance

MEPs and EU Transport Ministers missed a crucial opportunity to address non-compliance with parking regulations - POLIS and EPA respond....
Read more 08/12/2023
POLIS and EUROCITIES call for strong Euro 7 standards to improve air quality

POLIS and EUROCITIES call for strong Euro 7 standards to improve air quality

Ambitious emissions standards are needed to improve air quality and safeguard the wellbeing of citizens in the EU....
Read more 26/09/2023
Barcelona Declaration sets new ambition for sustainable transport in the EU

Barcelona Declaration sets new ambition for sustainable transport in the EU

The Barcelona Declaration calls for EU-wide interconnectivity, gender inclusivity, decarbonisation, and support for transport jobs....
Read more 26/09/2023
POLIS welcomes the European Parliament’s vote for stricter air quality standards

POLIS welcomes the European Parliament’s vote for stricter air quality standards

On 13 September, the European Parliament voted in favour of tightening limits on air pollutants and harmonising indices across the EU....
Read more 21/09/2023
EU will boost free movement for persons with disabilities

EU will boost free movement for persons with disabilities

A new legislative proposal from the European Commission aims to ensure EU-wide access to mobility and parking for persons with disabilities....
Read more 07/09/2023
Updated regulations and financial instruments: POLIS & ERRIN explore Urban Nodes in the TEN-T

Updated regulations and financial instruments: POLIS & ERRIN explore Urban Nodes in the TEN-T

POLIS & ERRIN convened a meeting in Brussels on 6 July to discuss the latest revisions to the TEN-T regulation and the impact on Urban Nodes....
Read more 13/07/2023
POLIS, TDA, and C40 update their How-to-Guide Zero-Emission Zones in the City

POLIS, TDA, and C40 update their How-to-Guide Zero-Emission Zones in the City

POLIS, Transport Decarbonisation Alliance (TDA) and C40 cities launched an updated How-to Guide, "Zero-Emission Zones in the City"!...
Read more 25/05/2023
EMT Madrid unveils new state-of-the-art electrification infrastructure

EMT Madrid unveils new state-of-the-art electrification infrastructure

Madrid and EMT Madrid present city's state-of-the-art electrification infrastructure at its bus depot in Carabanchel....
Read more 13/03/2023
POLIS named as pioneer in new publication on gender equal mobility

POLIS named as pioneer in new publication on gender equal mobility

The Left in the European Parliament has published a study better integrating the gender perspective into transport policy, including POLIS....
Read more 10/03/2023
Fit for 55: European Parliament votes on zero-emission for cars and vans

Fit for 55: European Parliament votes on zero-emission for cars and vans

The European Parliament approved the zero-emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles....
Read more 20/02/2023
SUMP/SKUP Türkiye starts strong with kick-off event in Ankara

SUMP/SKUP Türkiye starts strong with kick-off event in Ankara

The official launch of the EU Support for Sustainable Urban Mobility in Cities (SKUP Türkiye) was held in Ankara on 1 February 2023....
Read more 07/02/2023
Porto Metropolitan Area establishes permanent office in Brussels

Porto Metropolitan Area establishes permanent office in Brussels

Porto Metropolitan Area opened its first-ever permanent representation office in Brussels! POLIS attended the event celebrating the launch....
Read more 06/02/2023
SMALL puts the focus on shared mobility for ALL

SMALL puts the focus on shared mobility for ALL

SMALL kick-off - the new Interreg North Sea Region project Shared multimodal Mobility for ALL (SMALL) aims to change this dynamic to ensure these solutions can be shared by all....
Read more 23/01/2023
Press release: Introducing URBANE, a new Horizon Europe project on last-mile deliveries

Press release: Introducing URBANE, a new Horizon Europe project on last-mile deliveries

URBANE (Upscaling Innovative Green Urban Logistics Solutions Through Multi-Actor Collaboration and Physical Internet (PI) - Inspired Last Mile Deliveries) is a 42-month project co-funded by the new Ho...
Read more 17/12/2022
Press release: Introducing LENS, a new Horizon Europe project on noise and air pollution

Press release: Introducing LENS, a new Horizon Europe project on noise and air pollution

LENS (L-vehicles Emissions and Noise mitigation Solutions) is a 36-months project that kicked off in September 2022....
Read more 17/12/2022
Gender equal mobility: beyond the ‘vulnerable user’ paradigm

Gender equal mobility: beyond the ‘vulnerable user’ paradigm

Changing the ways we discuss gender equal mobility is key to driving further change. A panel of experts from across the sector explore...
Read more 06/12/2022
EC acknowledges cities and regions efforts for a more ambitious EURO 7 without delay

EC acknowledges cities and regions efforts for a more ambitious EURO 7 without delay

Advocacy works! European Commission acknowledges cities and regions recommendations pushing for a more ambitious EURO 7 without delay....
Read more 07/09/2022
Concrete amendments to TEN-T legislation proposed

Concrete amendments to TEN-T legislation proposed

POLIS and European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) release proposals for concrete amendments to the legislation on TEN-T guidelines....
Read more 29/06/2022
Alternative fuels regulation: bring local & regional actors on board!

Alternative fuels regulation: bring local & regional actors on board!

POLIS, Eurocities, and CEMR/CCRE are taking action to include local and regional authorities in alternative fuels regulation. In a joint letter, the three leading networks state the importance of loca...
Read more 24/06/2022
Latest European Shared Mobility Index published

Latest European Shared Mobility Index published

European Shared Mobility Index, supported by POLIS and published by fluctuo, has been released outlining market growth....
Read more 15/06/2022
POLIS calls on EP to push for more ambitious CO2 targets

POLIS calls on EP to push for more ambitious CO2 targets

POLIS has joined a broad coalition calling on the European Parliament Environment Committee to push for more ambitious CO2 targets for cars and vans....
Read more 06/05/2022
POLIS and Eurocities subscribe letter to European Commission about EURO 7/VII

POLIS and Eurocities subscribe letter to European Commission about EURO 7/VII

POLIS and Eurocities have sent a joint letter to the European Commission expressing concern about the upcoming EURO 7/VII and urging more ambitious, straightforward, and effective action....
Read more 02/05/2022
Smart Dublin’s thought leadership on MaaS for Ireland

Smart Dublin’s thought leadership on MaaS for Ireland

Smart Dublin has released a report outlining a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) model for Ireland led by public authorities, examining milestones reached, the next steps required, and which stakeholders h...
Read more 25/04/2022
POLIS’ Political Group summit in Paris: Leadership rules!

POLIS’ Political Group summit in Paris: Leadership rules!

(Paris, 18th of March 2022) High-level political leaders in charge of mobility in key European cities and regions convened in Paris for a summit on the future of sustainable urban mobility – to disc...
Read more 28/03/2022
Urban Transport Group publishes report on future of e-scooters

Urban Transport Group publishes report on future of e-scooters

The Urban Transport Group just published a new report on local regulatory frameworks and the future of e-scooters. The report calls for a new national enabling framework to give locally accountable tr...
Read more 11/03/2022
3rd POLIS-EPA webinar: Parking goes digital!

3rd POLIS-EPA webinar: Parking goes digital!

POLIS, the European Parking Association (EPA) and PARK4SUMP convened to discuss digitalization and the parking eco-system. Here is all you need to know about the webinar!...
Read more 11/03/2022
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