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To advance the dialogue between public and private actors across sectors, we regularly produce studies, opinion pieces, articles and webinars. Our multidisciplinary, pan-European approach to urban mobility gives a unique perspective on how social and technological innovation can improve our mobility systems.
Studies
Browse through EIT Urban Mobility’s publications to learn more about key developments in urban mobility. Our studies and reports take a close look at mobility trends to inform public and private decision-makers about innovations, ideas and impulses transforming urban mobility.
Opinion pieces & articles
Get a fresh take on current issues at the heart of urban mobility innovation. Using insights from urban mobility experts, explore short and long-form content that dives deep into industry trends and phenomena, as well as recent events and reports.
Mobility Talks
Our Mobility Talks webinar series is a platform for debate between urban mobility experts and practitioners. Tune in to join the discussion live, or watch the past episodes.
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Mastering mobility: the untapped potential of urban waterways
Throughout history, cities have been established along rivers, canals and coastlines. Vital to survival, these waterways enabled the movement of people and goods for the ever-growing populations that settled there....
April 4, 2025
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Mastering mobility with inclusiveness by design
Europe’s population is diverse, yet its mobility infrastructure often fails to reflect this reality. Mobility is a fundamental part of daily life – allowing access to work, school, health and...
March 6, 2025
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Mastering mobility: public space and public health
Research conducted by UN-Habitat has found that ‘well-functioning cities have around 50% of their surface area dedicated to public space.’ Public space offers opportunities for people who live, work, and...
February 6, 2025
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Gender mainstreaming for inclusive mobility
Mobility and transport are not gender-neutral. The persistent inequalities in both the labour market and household responsibilities also impact gender differences in mobility, particularly in travel patterns. According to Point&’s...
January 22, 2025
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Mastering mobility with the 15-minute city
Throughout history, urban designers and architects have theorised about the ideal structure of cities to meet the unique needs of residents. From Ebenezer Howard’s Garden City, which envisioned compact suburban...
January 3, 2025
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Mastering mobility: autonomous vehicles and EU-alignment
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are not just a technological evolution but rather have the capacity to transform urban mobility. AVs’ potential to reduce traffic congestion, emissions and traffic fatalities while enhancing...
December 6, 2024
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Mastering mobility at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress
The Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), co-organised by Fira Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, welcomed over 25,000 attendees from 130 countries to Barcelona last week. Now in its fourth year, the...
November 25, 2024
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Mastering mobility: costs and benefits of the sustainable transition
In order to meet the EU Green Deal objective of zero net greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050, and the 2030 benchmark of a 55% reduction of GHGs compared to...
October 4, 2024
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Mastering mobility: LEV batteries
Light electric vehicles (LEVs) are rapidly becoming a key component of modern urban mobility, with significant growth expected in the industry over the coming years. In Europe, LEVs are already...
October 1, 2024
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Mastering mobility: understanding the health benefits of active mobility
In an era defined by the drive towards decarbonised transportation, active mobility is often highlighted as a crucial part of the solution. But active mobility, which encompasses modes of human-powered...
June 18, 2024
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Mastering mobility: public transport microincentives
Public transport relies on subsidies to operate in many cities and regions around the world. Subsidised public transport aims to ensure accessibility for all users and makes the mode more...
June 16, 2024
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Mastering mobility: noise pollution
According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), one in five people living in the European Union are exposed to noise pollution and long-term noise levels that are considered harmful to...
May 11, 2024
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Mastering mobility: demand responsive transport
How can mobility providers avoid running empty or near-empty buses through rural areas but still provide public transport for the people who live or work there? And how can cities...
April 18, 2024
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Mastering mobility: low emissions zones
Many European cities face air quality problems related to road transport, with a staggering 94% of the urban population exposed to NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) pollution levels higher than the World...
March 15, 2024
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Mastering mobility: mobility data spaces
We are more connected through technology than ever before. Over 80% of Europe’s population uses the internet via smartphones, which has immense impact on our data consumption. In fact, data...
February 16, 2024
