About POLIS

POLIS is the leading network of cities and regions, working together on sustainable mobility and innovation while advocating for greater involvement of local and regional authorities in national and international mobility policy.

Since 1989, European local and regional authorities have been working together within POLIS to promote sustainable mobility through the deployment of innovative transport solutions. Our mission is three-fold:

EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE

Our aim is to improve local transport through integrated strategies that address the economic, social and environmental dimensions of transport. To this end, we support the exchange of experiences and the transfer of knowledge between European local and regional authorities. We also facilitate the dialogue between local and regional authorities and other mobility stakeholders such as industry, research centres and universities, and NGOs.

ACCESS TO EUROPEAN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

We foster cooperation and partnerships across Europe with the aim of making research and innovation and access to related EU funding in transport more accessible to cities and regions. That is why we actively support the participation of our members in European projects. Our expertise allows us to create a framework which facilitates dialogue and exchange between local authorities, the transport research community, and the industry.

THE GO-TO EUROPEAN NETWORK FOR local and regional sustainable MOBILITY ISSUES

At POLIS we strive to provide decision makers with the necessary information and tools for making sustainable mobility a reality. Political representatives from POLIS members convene regularly within the POLIS Political Group, and engage in high-level dialogues with each other, the European institutions, and the private sector.

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Thematic pillars

Working Groups & Taskforces

Cities, regions, and related entities

Utrecht is at the forefront of sustainable mobility, but the transition to healthy urban living comes with challenges: it takes time, persistence, and collaboration. As political leaders, we must inspire and engage our citizens and stakeholders, helping them see the long-term benefits of change and recognising the creative solutions they already bring to the table.

That is why leadership is essential—not only to guide, but also to unite. Now more than ever, cities must stand together as we face shared challenges and shape a more sustainable future.