The EVIDENCE project has funding to provide expert assistance to European cities wanting to present an economic business case to help secure investment in sustainable transport initiatives. Co-funded by the European Commission, the EVIDENCE project is able to assist five local authorities (in the 11 new member states) to set out evidence-based justifications for […]
The City of Stockholm has been awarded the 2015 INTERMODES prize for its work on integrating all transport modes for the well-being of its citizens and tourists. Gilles Vesco, Vice-President of Grand Lyon Metropole in charge of new mobility, representing the INTERMODES 2014 laureate, presented the prize to Fariba Daryani, Project Manager of Stockholm’s […]
In February 2016, Scania will start testing electric trucks on the electric road, which will become a reality as the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has now approved support for the Gävle Electric Road project. The project will demonstrate and evaluate conductive technology, which involves electrical transmission through overhead lines above vehicles equipped with a pantograph […]
The city of Estepona in southern Spain has developed a SUMP to support a transition to cycling and public transport and improve local quality of life. With a total investment of € 19m, the plan includes around 50 measures such as the construction of cycle lanes, expanding pedestrian areas, improving transport links to industrial areas and […]
Intelligent traffic systems supplier Siemens has acquired the UK’s leading traffic enforcement organisation, Zenco Systems. Today’s announcement recognises Siemens’ commitment to the growing traffic enforcement market and follows a number of successful joint technology projects between the two companies in the UK, including deployments in Manchester and London. Gordon Wakeford, Head of Siemens’ Mobility Division […]
The European Commission-funded Smartfusion project on smart urban freight deliveries final event in Berlin showcased how urban policymakers and operators can now analyse the likely success and benefits of applying green vehicle technologies to their city regions and supply chains. Results of the Smartfusion project were unveiled to an expert audience of city and regional […]
The Clean Fleets project is seeking feedback on policy recommendations it has developed relating to the EU’s Clean Vehicles Directive. The directive is currently under review and Clean Fleets has produced its policy recommendations for European and national policy makers. These will form the basis of its contribution to the review process. The project is […]
Istanbul’s mayor has announced construction of a new tram line between the centre of Istanbul and the district of Alibeyköy in the north of the city’s metropolitan area. With a total length of about 12 kilometres, the line will comprise 18 stations. It is expected that the new line will be completed in 30 months, […]
The Welsh government has announced £ 27m (€ 37.1m) funding for transport projects to support jobs and active travel. Edina Hart, the government’s transport minister, announced the new funding while at the construction site for the Cross Hands Link Road in Carmarthenshire, in the south-west of the country. This project received a grant of £ 450 000 […]
The European Union Location Framework project is pleased to announce the release of an explanatory video of its Transportation pilot activity. The pilot addresses the exchange of safety related road data attributes, such as speed […]
