Charting the Course: Cities in motion #5 is out now!

POLIS is proud to announce the launch of Cities in motion ‘Charting the Course,’ the fifth volume of our flagship magazine.

This issue, launched during the Opening Plenary of the Annual POLIS Conference captures the resilience and collaboration of cities and regions shaping the future of urban mobility in an increasingly complex world.

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Volume #5 brings together stories of transformation and innovation from across Europe and beyond, showcasing how cities are addressing the urgent challenges of climate change, equity, and technological evolution. In the wake of severe flooding events across Europe, political uncertainty with the re-election of Donald Trump, and the ongoing climate crisis, this publication underscores the necessity of perseverance and bold action to create sustainable, inclusive mobility systems.

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Table of Content

Keynote Interviews

Fix That Mix: Interview with Philipp Rode HERE
Are We Charting or Changing the Course: Interview with Lars Strömgren HERE

Access

Karlsruhe on the Lookout: Interview with Alexander Pischon HERE
Redefining the Norm: Interview with Nourhan Bassam, Safaa Charafi, and Ines Kawgan-Kagan HERE
Breaking Barriers: Interview with Sebastien Sutherland HERE

Environment & Health

Outside of the Box: Interview with Meredith Glaser HERE
Mother Knows Best HERE
E-buses Go Regional HERE
Powering Change: Interview with Céline Domecq HERE
Free to Plug In: Interview with Olivier Asselin and Gabriela Barrera HERE

Governance & Integration

Making the Shift HERE
A Regional Matter: Interview with Winfried Hermann HERE
Arad’s on the Rails HERE
Hubs beyond Logistics: Interview with Martin Quintero Hansen HERE
From Crisis to Opportunity HERE
Making a Good Move: Interview with Elke Van den Brandt HERE
MaaStering Integration HERE
Travel Choices We Make: Interview with Nina Nesterova HERE
Small Cities, Big Impact HERE
First, Mid, and Last Mile HERE

Safety & Security

Taking It Slow HERE

Traffic Efficiency

Budapest Breathes HERE

Resilience and recovery in action

From metropolitan centres like Brussels and Budapest to smaller municipalities such as Lille, Arad, and Aalborg, Cities in motion 'Charting the Course' highlights inspiring examples of local authorities and communities forging new paths. Among these are the cities of Ukraine—Mariupol, Zviahel, Uman, and Lviv—which, despite the adversities of war, are actively rebuilding and reimagining urban mobility with support from POLIS and international partners.

'These cities represent the extraordinary resilience of communities rising to rebuild not just what was lost, but something better,' POLIS Secretary General Karen Vancluysen notes, demonstrating how urban mobility can be a cornerstone of sustainable recovery even in the face of immense challenges.

Voices of innovation and leadership

The magazine also features insights from leading mobility actors like BOLT and FREENOW, emphasising the importance of collaboration between technology providers and policymakers to drive sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions.

Interviews with keynote speakers for the upcoming Annual POLIS Conference 2024—Philippe Rode and Lars Strömgren—offer visions for a future where multimodality reigns, cars are no longer the default, and cities like Stockholm lead the way toward climate neutrality.

A call to action

With rich contributions from academics, activists, and policymakers, Cities in motion 'Charting the Course' provides a roadmap for those seeking to rethink the future of mobility. From policy reform and demand management to community-based solutions and cutting-edge technologies, this collection of stories demonstrates the power of perseverance and collaboration in driving meaningful change.

POLIS Secretary Karen Vancluysen encapsulates the spirit of the publication:

'Our cities face unprecedented challenges, but also unparalleled opportunities to reshape the way we live, move, and thrive. This magazine is both a celebration of those efforts and a call to action for everyone in the mobility ecosystem.'