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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors
Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
How Stockholm, Madrid, and Munich meet the challenges of sustainable urban mobility
Sustainability is at the core of European policies in any area imaginable – from social cohesion and economic measures to face the challenges of today to environmental and energy sustainability.
Transport is one of the industries that pollutes the most and bears the responsibility for a very large percentage of greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas. Three cities in Europe are fighting this problem under Horizon 2020 CIVITAS ECCENTRIC program.
Some of the main goals of ECCENTRIC are sustainable mobility in suburban areas and innovative freight logistics. Currently, it is under development in 5 living labs spread on the continent – Stockholm (Sweden), Turku (Finland), Madrid (Spain), Munich (Germany) and Ruse (Bulgaria).
These labs serve as testing grounds for clean technologies, vehicles, and fuels. This, of course, is accompanied by research and discussions on the formulation of new regulations and their resulting services. Discussions are conducted most often between the public and private sectors in order to meet the needs of both citizens and the business.
Under this project, the Municipality of Stockholm is working with three SMEs – UbiGo, SnappCar, and GoMore, companies that develop different projects to achieve three of the main goals of the project:
UbiGo is developing the first mobility-as-a-service service. It involves the creation of a mobile application that will make available information about public transport, car sharing, rental cars, and city bikes. The application will be something like a travel planner with subscription plans for the different types of transport.
SnappGo and GoMore, on the other hand, are working towards peer-to-peer car-sharing services. These will be organized around neighbourhoods and will allow people living in one area to share their car for transport. It will also have the option for people to provide their car when they don`t need or use it.
These two major projects are expected to achieve the overall aim to raise awareness when it comes to car-light lifestyle thus reducing traffic jams and harmful emissions. Different mobility suppliers are also partners of this project.
The project is also financed under Horizon 2020 and has as its main goal smart parking management in peripheral business areas through prioritizing clean and high occupancy vehicles.
All the measures that have been investigated and researched under the project aim to reduce the overall number of vehicles entering the business centres of the capital and, as a more far-reaching goal – to reduce pollution by exhaust fumes.
Since the beginning of the project, several potential areas for smart parking have been identified. Currently, a test area is set up in order to examine the advantages and disadvantages of the project, the potential problems and how they can be solved, etc.
Germany is one of the countries that have very well-developed biking routes and riding a bike to work is something that is promoted and widely popular.
Under Horizon 2020, Munich is developing a scheme that aims at a sustainable and affordable e-trike sharing scheme for citizens with reduced mobility.
The e-trike is something as a novelty in the bike fleet of this German city. It can be booked through a mobile application – eTrikeapp. E-trikes are relatively more expensive than normal bikes and this project gives a solution to the problem for citizens that are both with reduced mobility and can`t afford the price.
Munich develops one more interesting and novelty project, this time in the field of freight transport. In order to reduce the number of trucks entering the city centre, the City Council has introduced the so-called cargo bikes. They will serve as delivery trucks for smaller packages. Due to certain space limitations in the city centre, they are a good option. In addition, they are much more sustainable and environmentally friendly than trucks, don`t create congestions and are easy to park.
The expected results are to reduce the amount of car and truck deliveries by 5%.
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The three cities present some of the best examples of how small projects can deliver big results in the future. The development of these can serve as a basis for other big European cities to improve their transport policies and make them more sustainable and environmentally-friendly.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital
