POLIS Papers

POLIS regularly publishes discussion and position papers to steer the conversation on topics that are of relevance to cities and regions.

POLIS Manifesto for the 2024 European Elections

February 2024
During the Brussels Bubble Band meeting on 22 February 2024, POLIS launched its Manifesto for the 2024 European elections. In the Manifesto, POLIS calls on the EU to support Europe's cities, regions, and provinces in the sustainable mobility transition, with an emphasis on inclusivity and affordability. Ahead of the 2024 European elections, this year's first Brussels Bubble Band meeting served to... Read more
22/02/2024

Catch me if you can! – Micromobility paper

November 2023
The report 'Catch me if you can! - How European Cities are regulating Shared Micromobility' explores how cities and regions are addressing the regulation of shared micromobility, such as bicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes, and e-scooters. The study, conducted by POLIS, involves a comprehensive approach, including a survey, expert interviews, desk reviews, Working Group meetings, and other interact... Read more
21/11/2023

Empowering local authorities towards successful dynamic curbside management

March 2023
Read this Parking Working Group report based on the thesis on dynamic curbside management by Mitchell Neels.... Read more
22/03/2023

Small and Medium-sized Cities Just Transition Webinar report

March 2023
POLIS' Just Transition Webinar brought together leading gender experts from across Europe to examine mainstreaming gender-equal mobility.... Read more
15/03/2023

Regions Just Transition Webinar report

March 2023
POLIS’ Just Transition Webinar moved beyond the city to look toward how more rural areas can, and must, be served by mobility agendas. Find the full report from the webinar attached.... Read more
10/03/2023

Active Travel & Health Just Transition Webinar report

February 2023
Our latest Just Transition webinar discussed how to foster active travel for disabled people. This document provides a full report.... Read more
23/02/2023

Access Just Transition Webinar report

February 2023
POLIS' Just Transition Webinar series kicked off with a deep dive into car usage in cities. This document provides a full report.... Read more
10/02/2023

POLIS Letter to COP

October 2022
POLIS has penned a letter to the COP27, calling for international leaders to take decisive urban mobility action at this year’s summit... Read more
28/10/2022

POLIS and ERRIN- PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TEN-T REGULATION (No 2021/0420)

June 2022
Strengthening urban nodes and innovation to enhance the capacity, sustainability, and competitiveness of the european transport system... Read more
29/06/2022

Just Transition Agenda for Urban Mobility

November 2021
At the POLIS Conference 2021 in Gothenburg, POLIS is launching a document on what is needed to achieve a just transition in urban mobility.... Read more
23/11/2021

Contribution to EU New Urban Mobility Framework

September 2021
This position paper is our contribution to the consultation undertaken by the European Commission for the new EU Urban Mobility Framework.... Read more
28/09/2021

Joint Stakeholder Statement on EU Urban Mobility Framework

September 2021
In a joint statement on the EU’s Urban Mobility Framework, a broad coalition of transport stakeholders stressed that public transport and active mobility must be the foundation on which to build the change we need in our urban mobility systems.... Read more
23/09/2021
City Declaration: “The New Paradigm for Safe City Streets”

City Declaration: “The New Paradigm for Safe City Streets”

May 2021
The New Paradigm for Safe City Streets is a city declaration setting out the necessary principles for sound effective actions for traffic safety. It was coordinated by Polis and EUROCITIES. With this declaration on road safety, local and regional authorities reaffirm their key role in building safe systems. As Polis Secretary General Karen Vancluysen said, “Cities are sending a strong message... Read more
25/05/2021
POLIS-ERRIN: Proposed Amendments to the TEN-T Regulation

POLIS-ERRIN: Proposed Amendments to the TEN-T Regulation

May 2021
This document translates policy messages into concrete proposals as a response to the consultation on the TEN-T regulation.... Read more
05/05/2021
POLIS-EMTA-UITP Joint opinion on EU-wide integrated ticketing

POLIS-EMTA-UITP Joint opinion on EU-wide integrated ticketing

February 2021
In a joint statement, POLIS, UITP, and EMTA have outlined key principles for the digital integration of transport services across Europe.... Read more
18/02/2021
Sharing data for shared micromobility

Sharing data for shared micromobility

January 2021
This report summarises findings from a survey on current practices and opinions about the sharing of data generated by shared micromobility services.... Read more
13/01/2021
POLIS Urban Green Deal Makers Pledge

POLIS Urban Green Deal Makers Pledge

December 2020
The Urban Green Deal Makers Pledge sets out cities’ and regions’ commitment to accelerate the shift to sustainable urban mobility and to become frontrunners for the European Union’s climate goals.... Read more
03/12/2020
POSITION PAPER: A New Approach for Post-Euro 6 Standards

POSITION PAPER: A New Approach for Post-Euro 6 Standards

October 2020
This document presents the position and recommendations of the POLIS Network to develop a new approach for post-Euro 6 vehicle emission standards.... Read more
27/10/2020
Letter: Exit strategy must include an integrated and sustainable approach to urban mobility

Letter: Exit strategy must include an integrated and sustainable approach to urban mobility

May 2020
Letter to Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean on the need to include an integrated and sustainable appraoch to urban mobility in Europe's coronavirus exit strategy.... Read more
07/05/2020

Polis 2014 view on RTTI delegated act

April 2020
Recommendations from 2014... Read more
16/04/2020
Polis Paper – Macro Managing Micro Mobility

Polis Paper – Macro Managing Micro Mobility

November 2019
Taking the long view on short trips. Shared micromobility is a hot topic. For many cities, it has been more of a ‘hot potato’, as the ‘invasion’ of e-scooters and e-bikes triggered a public outcry, inflamed debates in the media and put mayors, deputy mayors, and transportation officials on the spot: “Do something!”. The problem with reactive approaches is that they often miss strat... Read more
27/11/2019
Polis Paper – Parking and Urban Development

Polis Paper – Parking and Urban Development

November 2019
Paper on Parking and Urban Development, developed by the joint Polis-EPA working group. This paper was released in November 2019.... Read more
25/11/2019

Local Opportunities for Digital Parking

November 2018
As drivers of sustainable urban transport planning, cities will play an essential role in creating local digital parking ecosystems. The paper demonstrates that digital parking can realise much more than facilitating payments. Digital parking can provide decision-makers with insights into mobility developments, which can support transport and urban planning.... Read more
25/11/2018

Securing the Future of Urban Mobility Research & Innovation in Europe

May 2018
This paper offers Polis’ response to the 9thframework programme for research and innovation “Towards Horizon Europe”.... Read more
31/05/2018

Polis Position Paper on CVD and AFID Communication

May 2018
Polis views on the Clean Vehicles Directive Recast and Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Action Plan... Read more
05/05/2018

Polis discussion paper on automated vehicles

January 2018
This paper presents the views of Polis members on road vehicle automation.... Read more
23/01/2018

Mobility as a Service: Implications for urban and regional transport

September 2017
Discussion paper offering the perspective of Polis member cities and regions on Mobility as a Service (MaaS). Release: 9/2017... Read more
03/09/2017