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Local Alliance calls for unlocking the potential of local and regional governments in the Social Climate Fund

The Local Alliance has produced a report highlighting that the €86 billion EU Social Climate Fund (SCF) is at risk of mismanagement....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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...

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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"!...

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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...

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....

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...

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....

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....

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...

Latest European Shared Mobility Index published

European Shared Mobility Index, supported by POLIS and published by fluctuo, has been released outlining market growth....

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...