I have a question for you: Digitalisation of urban mobility
On this first edition of 2022, we will focus on the topic of digitalization of urban mobility. Did you know that digitalization is one of the priorities of the European Commission at all levels? Digitalization and data sharing are crucial enablers of the sustainable mobility transformation. Data from diverse sources, including different modes of transportation, […]
Mobility Talks episode 13: Pathways to zero carbon urban mobility
This mobility talk episode offers insights on pathways to transition to zero carbon mobility in European cities. Our panel gathers complementary perspectives from the private and public sectors: speakers from cities, metropolitan regions, the European Commission, and industry will reflect on their journey to reduce CO2 emissions from mobility. Discussions will reflect on the trade-off […]
I have a question for you especial edition Christmas 2021
Almost closing the year, we considered that today was a very good opportunity to remind what we have done since the beginning of the year. Also to explore what is in the pipeline for the next year. Over the last 12 months, we have taken several actions in our challenge areas. We identified them with […]
I have a question for you: sustainable City logistics
Clean and sustainable cities are appealing places to live, to work, to enjoy life, and – not least – to invest in. Sustainable city logistics needs to contribute to more livable and appealing cities with zero-emission vehicles that better match the size of the city, but also to the consolidation of freight flows and the […]
Mobility Talks episode 12: Sustainable city logistics
Urban logistics is going through a major shift. The complexity of forthcoming changes will have an impact on all value chain players involved in the process, as overall activities connecting with the deliveries are expected to become more sustainable with minimal carbon footprint. The desired goal in the medium- and long-term perspective, is to set […]
I have a question for you on active mobility
Have you ever wondered how much are you contributing to save the planet with your urban mobility habits? Running 10 km every day to go to work means saving almost 700kg of CO2 per year. Therefore, every minor active mobility action can be of utmost importance to make our cities more liveable EIT Urban Mobility […]
I have a question for you on mobility infrastructure
On 20 September, we officially inaugurated our Innovation Hub Central based in Munich. It was the first face to face event organised by EIT Urban Mobility since the COVID19 pandemic started. It was very nice to see our partners there and to have the directors of our five Innovation Hubs based in Munich (Germany), Helmond […]
Mobility Talks episode 11: Gearing up for a truly cycling city!
If you are into active mobility in urban spaces, you can’t miss our next episode of Mobility Talks, taking place, next 7 October 2021 from 15:30 to 17:00 hours CET. Mobility Talk Episode 11 will look into the different aspects on active mobility! This episode will include a panel debate with Adrian L Davis, Professor […]
I have a question for you: Intermodality
This month, we interviewed Edwin Heesakkers, director of Innovation Hub West for the EIT Urban Mobility. We wanted to learn how intermodality could make our cities more liveable and sustainable. This was what he told us!
I have a question for you: Reduction of Pollution
This month, in our usual videoblog, we had 5 guests: Sigrid Ehrmann, Innovation Officer of the EIT Urban Mobility Daniel Serra, Director of Innovation Hub South at EIT Urban Mobility Iris Cievas, CTO of HOPU Raul Urbano, from CTAG and project leader of the EIT Urban Mobility project CAROLINA Jordi Casas, City Club Officer for […]
Mobility Talks episode 10: Intermodality: How to move towards seamless integration?
Don’t miss our next episode of Mobility Talks on Intermodality taking place next 8 July at 15:30 CEST! Main Question: How can we move towards seamless integration? Intermodality aims to drive the better use of existing mobility services whilst facilitating the integration of new solutions, new mobility modes and promote new business models. It includes […]
Learn with us about Public Realm
May has been the month dedicated to Public Realm. During this month, we have explored more about how to make public spaces more liveable. On this ocassion, we had four guests with us: Ulyana Vynyarchuk, Innovation Lifecycle Officer – Innovation Hub Central Rosella Ferorelli, Urban Designer and Project Manager of CLEAR Benjamin Buttner, Chair of […]
Mobility Talks episode 9: Transforming our streets and spaces: how is the public realm moving?
Public realm represents a complex space of social interaction that is generally open and accessible to all citizens, and its quality is seen as key to urban livelihood. The design and distribution of space between the buildings organise the mobility of people and goods around the city, impacting air quality through levels of traffic and […]
Learning about future mobility with EIT Urban Mobility
Do you remember Back to Future? That amazing film that made us dream with flying cars and scooters and many more science fiction stuff? Today, we can start tasting how back to future looks like thanks to autonomous driving, connectivity, electrification, and shared mobility. But the full potential of future mobility is yet to come. […]
Mobility Talks episode 8: Urban Air Mobility: is the future ready for take-off?
Why Urban Air Mobility is becoming so important in the future mobility of our cities? Which are the potentials and newest trends in the field? How does this potential deal with present regulations? Which is the potential role of EIT Urban Mobility? Mapping current mobility megatrends that step into the global market, two major fields deserve attention as potential frontrunners of the rapid transition towards sustainable urban commuting […]
Interviewing Gareth Macnaughton on Mobility and Energy
In the first edition of our videoblog, we interviewed Gareth Macnaughton, Director of Innovation at EIT Urban Mobility, to deep dive more into the concept of Mobility and Energy, covering key points as the role of policy makers, the habits we as citizens can take to contribute to making a more efficient use of energy […]
Mobility Talks episode 6: “Citizens as drivers of their own mobility”
Join us on 21 October at 16:00 CET to discuss about the role of citizens in decision-making processes regarding urban mobility issues, which is essential to understand and respond to their expectations and real needs. Citizens and end-users have a say in urban mobility. Their participation in the decision-making process regarding urban mobility issues is […]
Mobility Talks episode 5: Mobility as a Service, disrupting urban mobility in the cities!
Much ink has been spilled on the not-so-new, still controversial, arguably disruptive concept of Mobility as a Service (MaaS, for the initiated). But, What are the main and still unresolved aspects to be addressed when implementing MaaS for real? Is MaaS the silver bullet able to solve many of the challenges facing cities today? In […]
Mobility Talks’ episode 4: ”Pedalling the future: from pop-up bike lanes to long-term cycling policies”
If before COVID-19, cycling was a high priority for the policy authorities due to its benefits towards the environment, the virus has additionally reinforced the importance of cycling for the overall transport system resilience at all levels. As a result, a growing number of European cities start to supply their citizens with temporarily bicycling infrastructures […]
‘Mobility Talks’ episode 3 – Blockchain in mobility: use cases, challenges and opportunities
Learn how blockchain technology is relevant to the urban mobility industry, and get to know startups working on blockchain-based use cases. Blockchain technology has entered into many sectors with force. Technology and telecommunications, financial services, logistics and distribution are some of the sectors with the highest adoption. On the other hand, the European Commission believes […]
‘Mobility Talks’ episode 2: A new mobility paradigm for health, cities and the environment
As urban centres in Europe begin to reopen, we take a look at how cities have dealt with the COVID-19, to what extent this pandemic has affected urban health, and how planners can reconcile urban proximity frameworks with the “new normal”. Experts agree that there is the potential to lock in the reduction in air […]
‘Mobility Talks’ episode 1: Analysis of mobility behaviour using data during and after the COVID-19 confinement
Did you miss our first episode of ‘Mobility Talks’? Don’t worry! You can find the link to recordings and the presentations below. The use of data and data privacy during and after the COVID-19 confinement is now all over the news. From EIT Urban Mobility, we want to give voice to experts to discuss changes […]
‘Mobility Talks’ episode 7: Sharing insights for shared mobility
Cities are encouraging citizens to use shared mobility, but how can we make shared mobility profitable in the long-term? How is automotive industry shifting to mobility service providers? How will the automotive players adapt to less cars-oriented cities? Let’s debate how new industry players and innovative startups can shape the future of urban mobility along […]
