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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.
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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.
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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.
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New streets concepts: Experimenting from Parklet to Miniblock | By Ana Rivas

It is said that in times of crisis, there is an opportunity to reinvent, to become more creative and more resilient.
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Sidewalks alone don't make happy pedestrians | Keynote by Thomas Hug

Whether a car driver or a cycling enthusiast, we all inevitably walk on foot.
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Transforming wind turbine waste into sustainable urban solutions

Tackling the escalating wind turbine waste crisis is crucial for a sustainable future.
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(Re)connecting cities: mobility, people, and places | Mobility Talks

Transitioning to smart and low carbon mobility requires a shift in mode use within our cities.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Proximity for all: implementing inclusive ±15-Minute City concepts

Researchers from Munich shed new light on the accessibility and inclusion debate in urban mobility.
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Leading European mobility labs bringing innovation to life

Living labs are permanent initiatives offering access to dedicated urban areas to create, test, and adapt new solutions for the benefit of the citizens.
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Intelligent City Performance Platforms: The backbone of smart cities

Cities are plagued by congestion, high levels of pollution, traffic-related emissions, and inefficient transport.
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How urban access regulations can resolve the mobility challenge

Although the variety of Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs) and objectives pursued has created some uncertainties in the past, the benefits of well-implemented examples have shown that access
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Beyond 15-minute city-centres: how far is local?

If we could plan a city from scratch, proximity and accessibility would be two of the main design principles.
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HOPU joins forces with Libelium

More than 700 devices deployed in more than 100 cities have convinced Libelium to join forces with HOPU.
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Does the pandemic bring something positive after all? | Keynote by Lennert Verhu

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on our lives, but it also changed our cities.