Insights
Stay informed and expand your expertise with our curated articles by urban mobility experts. Dive into the latest sustainable mobility trends that shape future urban transport and infrastructure.
Walkable cities and public transport: a comprehensive carbon neutral design
A journey with public transport doesn’t just begin with a tap of a card on the bus or metro, it begins the moment you step out of your door.
European cities paving the way to net zero: How can we get on track for 2050?
With over 70% of global CO2 emissions and 75% of EU citizens concentrated in urban areas, it makes sense to initiate decarbonisation efforts in cities.
Enhancing energy and resource efficiency in Europe's bus electrification
As cities worldwide strive to reduce their carbon footprint, the focus on electric vehicles has largely revolved around light-duty vehicles such as passenger cars.
Electric vehicles and the grid: Are we ready for electrification?
The latest publication from the Smart Cities Marketplace helps city officers understand the current state of play for electric vehicles and their interaction with the grid, identifying best practic
How can we make electric mobility more sustainable? Circular business cases
The electric mobility revolution needs its own ‘fuel’ – millions of batteries made up of tonnes of scarce raw materials.
Did you know maps could do this? How mobile mapping impacts your life
How many times do you open your maps app on your phone or computer? Daily? Weekly? Let’s explore how mobile mapping and street view data affect your life in ways you couldn’t imagine!
Smart Urban Infrastructure: Transforming Public Spaces and Transportation
The quality of urban elements greatly influences the overall life quality and well-being of city dwellers.
Mode-oriented street design: shifting perspectives in urban planning
It is already 6 years ago, I relocated from Canada to the Netherlands to pursue my PhD, and during that time, I had the opportunity to examine Dutch street design from a North American perspective
Unlocking sustainable urban transformation: discover the Nordic approach
As climate change accelerates and urbanisation continues to reshape our cities, finding innovative solutions to address these challenges becomes paramount.
How to overcome regulatory barriers for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) traces its origin back to the 1960s when computer technology and electronic communication systems emerged as critical game changers in transportation.
Using data for sustainable urban mobility | Keynote by Alanus von Radecki
Urban data can be put into valuable applications in cities & regions to realise the full sustainable potential of urban mobility.
Attention to blind spots: cyclists and heavy-weight vehicles sharing the road
The blind spot of heavy trucks is considered dangerous. However, there are some who say that the blind spot no longer exists. We looked into the matter.
Data and technology: The challenge of combining big data and people’s needs
As cities continue to grow and evolve, the use of data and technology has become increasingly important in managing their daily operations.
Walking and cycling data: practice, challenges, needs and gaps
More and more people are walking and cycling in cities around the world – the trend was there already pre-COVID, but the pandemic boosted both the need for and political focus on walking and cyclin
Five ways to replace parking spaces in cities | Keynote by Lior Steinberg
Unlike politics or the economy, urban mobility is discussed rather calmly. In most cases, discussions about micromobility, transit, and self-driving cars don't result in aggression or anger.
Intermodality comfort required: micro-mobility and public transit
As cities invest into their public transport systems, a fundamental question arises: how can they connect travellers to their destinations using a limited number of stations?
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