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The urban mobility transition – How can the EU achieve more sustainable transport

02-12-2024

The urban mobility transition – How can the EU achieve more sustainable transport

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Urban mobility plays a pivotal role in the EU’s broader green transition goals. For the EU to meet its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and achieving climate neutrality by 2050, innovation and transformation in the mobility sector is crucial.

In the latest study on urban mobility transition by EIT Urban Mobility, findings show that investments in innovation are already yielding significant results in improving traffic congestion and reducing emissions in several European cities. By 2030, technological progress in mobility solutions could help reduce CO2 emissions by 21%.

According to the report, public transport emerges as the most affordable and inclusive solution to reduce urban mobility emissions. By 2030, public transport ridership could increase by up to 7%, while private car trips could drop by up to 16%. Moreover, findings show that shifting to active transport modes like walking and cycling could generate €1,170 in health savings per capita between 2022 and 2050.

Join this Euractiv Hybrid Conference to discuss the costs and benefits of the EU’s urban mobility transition and how the EU can ensure that no one is left behind in the transition to a cleaner, more efficient urban mobility system. Questions to be addressed include:
-What are examples of innovation in urban mobility? How can they be advanced?
-How can cities finance new infrastructure and technology upgrades while ensuring affordability and accessibility for all citizens? What role do public and private investments play in this?
-What could be the economic impacts of the transition? How can the EU mitigate negative outcomes for vulnerable populations?

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Location

Hybrid
Brussels Network Office - International Press Centre
1 Bd Charlemagne // 2nd floor

Panellists

Torsten Klimke
Head of Unit Innovation & Research, DG MOVE, European Commission

Thomas Avanzata
Spokesperson of the European Union Committee (EUC), UITP

Barbara Stoll
Senior Director, Clean Cities, Transport & Environment

Maria Tsavachidis
CEO, EIT Urban Mobility

Moderator

Jack Parrock
Euractiv

Schedule

16:30 - 17:00 Registration of participants
17:00 - 17:05 Welcome
17:05 - 17:15 Presentation of the EIT Study
17:15 - 18:10 Panellist statements, discussion and Q&A
18:10 - 18:15 Closing statements

Followed by light networking reception

Contact

Ana Alexandrescu
ana.alexandrescu@euractiv.com

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