This study, led by EIT Urban Mobility, and developed with TRT Trasporti e Territorio, explores the transition to sustainable urban mobility in Europe through 12 city prototypes, reflecting different urban characteristics. It assesses the costs and benefits of three scenarios to reach the transport sector’s Green Deal targets by 2030 and 2050:
- (1) Infrastructure & Mobility Services
- (2) Regulation & Demand Management
- (3) Zero-Emissions
Key findings of the report include:
- By 2030, technological progress in mobility solutions could help reduce CO2 emissions by 21%. Significant efforts are required to meet the 55% emission reduction required by the Green Deal. Cities need ambitious plans to strengthen public transport, improve shared mobility offers, and regulate the access of private vehicles to urban centres.
- Transitioning to sustainable urban mobility by 2050 requires at least €1.5 trillion in investment from public and private sectors as well as from households in Europe, including €500 billion for the implementation and management of sustainable mobility measures.
- 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%.
- Shifting to active transport modes like walking and cycling could generate €1,170 in health savings per capita between 2022 and 2050.
- Transitioning to more sustainable mobility systems will also reduce traffic fatalities by up to 70% thanks to improved road safety measures.
