POLIS Papers
POLIS regularly publishes discussion and position papers to steer the conversation on topics that are of relevance to cities and regions.
City Declaration: “The New Paradigm for Safe City Streets”
May 2021The 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
May 2021This 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
February 2021In 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
January 2021This 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
December 2020The 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
October 2020This 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
May 2020Letter 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
16/04/2020
Polis Paper – Macro Managing Micro Mobility
November 2019Taking 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
November 2019Paper 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 2018As 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 2018This 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 2018Polis 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 2018This 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 2017Discussion paper offering the perspective of Polis member cities and regions on Mobility as a Service (MaaS). Release: 9/2017... Read more
03/09/2017