The Commission adopted its first progress report on the European declaration on cycling, showing strong momentum across the EU to boost cycling infrastructure and policies. The report confirms cycling’s role as a clean, affordable and health-boosting way to travel.
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From 30 September to 2 October, EU Urban Mobility Days will take place in Vilnius.
Hamburg is using an AI-powered platform to optimise electric ferry schedules, manage energy demand, and improve passenger information – supporting its goal of a zero-emissions public transport system.
Erlangen won first place in Germany’s ADFC Cycling Climate Test for cities of its size, praised for winter bike path maintenance and infrastructure. The city continues to improve cycling conditions through its “Future Plan: Cycling City”.
As part of Poland’s strategic investment in a modern transport system, local mobility hubs are being developed to improve transport access, support urban growth, and boost regional economies.
Rimini has launched HORECA LAST MILE, a smart logistics project using refrigerated micro-hubs, zero-emission cargo bikes, and real-time software to make urban food deliveries cleaner, faster and more efficient.
Bologna is leading a transformation in urban mobility, prioritising people over cars. Through reduced speed limits, greener public spaces, and inclusive transport initiatives, the city is setting a new European standard for safer, more accessible, and liveable streets.
The Romanian city of Iași has introduced the first of 18 new electric trams, designed to cut emissions and improve urban mobility. The remaining vehicles will be delivered in phases as part of a major public transport upgrade.
Zagreb’s public transport operator ZET has launched a €50 million tender to acquire 70 electric buses, part of the city’s shift to a zero-emission fleet.
Cities Forum 2025 gathered urban stakeholders in Kraków to exchange on sustainable development, with CIVITAS and the EU Urban Mobility Observatory showcasing their support for cities on urban mobility.
