CIVITAS Initiative

Happy Friday! Start your weekend early with some mobility best practices! 🎉 Living Labs: Co-Creating the Future of Urban Mobility ⬇️ As part of metaCCAZE Project, one of its 44 partner organizations is regularly invited to contribute its tailored expertise in implementing smart, electric, automated and connected mobility solutions in European cities. 🔍 So, what exactly is a Living Lab? A Living Lab is a real-world innovation hub where research meets practical urban challenges. It brings together:  ✅ Citizens   ✅ Local businesses   ✅ Public authorities   ✅ Researchers  To co-design and test smart mobility solutions in real urban settings! 📖 Learn more about the Living Lab Approach and FACTUAL’s key foundations for building a successful Living Lab at the link in the comments below! 🔗

🍹 The CIVITAS Welcome Cocktail is live at the Eurocities Mobility Forum in Riga, Latvia! The Latvian capital will host the Eurocities Mobility Forum under the theme 'Collaborating Beyond Boundaries: Sustainable Mobility for All'.  On Day 1 of the conference, city representatives are welcome to explore more about the CIVITAS network with a fun and engaging quiz! 🤓 It's the perfect way to connect with mobility professionals and get to know more about CIVITAS!🌱 Michiel Penne, Elina Kirilko, Dejan Crnek, deputy mayor Ljubljana. Interested in joining the CIVITAS community? Visit our website at the link in the comments! ⬇️

🌍 The #CIVITAS community is continuing to make progress toward more sustainable, intelligent and resilient urban mobility solutions! In our latest newsletter, we're excited to share: ⮕ Highlights from the CIVITAS Agora sessions, at the Tomorrow Mobility World Congress in Barcelona.  ⮕ The chance to become a Challenge City! Apply now for the second round of the CIVITAS Replication & Deployment Programme  ⮕ An invitation to the Island and Mountain Masterclass on Sustainable Mobility, hosted by CIVINET Greece-Cyprus And much more! 🔗 Catch the latest exciting updates! Check it out below! ⬇️ 

🚨 Applications Now Open! 🚨 The second cycle (2025-2027) of the CIVITAS Replication and Deployment Programme is officially open! 🌍 Six new Challenge Cities are invited to collaborate with leading European cities to take their urban mobility strategy to the next level. 💡 This unique programme brings together cities across Europe, to share knowledge, collaboration, exchange best practices and develop actionable Deployment Plans. As a Challenge City, you’ll work alongside leading cities to elevate your city's urban mobility strategy and drive real change. 🔄 📅 Deadline to Apply: 25 April!  📥 Learn more & apply below! ⬇️

The CIVITAS Sustainable Island Mobility Plan (SIMP) Guidance Document is here! 🌍 If you haven't explored the SIMP Guidance yet, now’s the time! Learn how to better adapt and specialise your SUMP (Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan) to create SIMPs that address today’s mobility challenges. 💡    Want to see the SIMP guidelines in practice? Join CIVINET Greece-Cyprus for the 'Island and Mountain Destinations: A Masterclass in Sustainable Mobility.'🌱    🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/eeKga7kE

🛑 Did you know? Over 85% of public transport users in Europe walk to transit points, highlighting the importance of pedestrian access, in building inclusive urban mobility. On February 26, 2025, over 200 participants attended the joint REALLOCATE, UPPER, and Just Streets webinar, on "Streets for All: Mobility-as-a-Right & School Streets." 👏 💡 Missed the event? Read our full webinar recap here: https://lnkd.in/eSBKdw4Z

🚲💡 Limassol Launches First-ever Shared E-Bike Service!    The metaCCAZE Project, in collaboration with key local partners, has launched a shared e-bike service in Limassol, Cyprus, with 200 bikes (including 50 e-bikes) deployed across key areas like universities and tourist spots.  The service will aim to trackle traffic and car dependancy, supporting smart and connected mobility in European cities. 👏   Read more on the exciting initiative below ⬇️ 🔗

CIVITAS Initiatives take centre stage at #EuropeanMobilityWeek 2024 events! 🌱 🌍   ▪️ Valladolid's Sustainable Mobility Pop-Up – Engaging the community with bike-sharing services, Valladolid is proving that local action can make a huge impact in the green transition. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eu9Ve8Ry ▪️ SPINE Project Shines at Antwerp Mobility Week – The SPINE Project is showcasing how smart, connected systems can make cities more accessible while reducing environmental footprints. 💪 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eUkREriH

Looking back on 2024, CIVINETs across Europe have reinforced their mission by connecting cities and advancing innovating mobility solutions! 🌍   Through capacity-building, knowledge exchange and expanding outreach, they’ve strengthened local expertise and helped cities overcome challenges to create greener, more efficient transport systems. Discover the impressive progress made by CIVINETs last year as they continue to shape a unified future for #SustainableMobility. 💡 Read more on CIVINETs driving change here: https://lnkd.in/e7eS2Rbx #CIVINET  

🚨 Final Reminder! 🚨 Just a quick reminder that our 'Streets for All: Mobility-as-a-Right & School Streets' webinar is coming up soon! 🗓 When: Wednesday 26 Feb 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:30 CET This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about the importance of mobility as a right and how School Streets can help shape safer, more inclusive urban spaces. 💡 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dcf-kbXy See you there! 👋