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Not all types of parking spaces are bad. So, yes more space to help travelers walk-bike-roll🚲🚶♀️♿ And Paris votes (again). This time much more aligned with its multimodal agenda. Well, a step towards it. 54.6% voted in favor of 'heavy, bulky, polluting' vehicles paying more parking. Although, the point around out-of-towners vs folks living in the city....ehhh....something to think about. Like I said, it's a step in favor. Would love to see a sizeable advantage to carshare parking. Parking fees do add up to quite a bit for carshare operations. What would you like to see in your city? #activetransportation #sharedmobility #parking #multimodal #carshare #profitablegrowth #policy

Cork Airport, in conjunction with Bus Éireann and the National Transport Authority, has made a series of improvements to real-time display technology and bus parking, which will stand to benefit both visitors and more frequent users of bus services to and from Cork Airport. In streamlining the display of both inbound and outbound services, new bus parking arrangements have been included in the latest round of upgrades which will provide a dedicated stance for buses travelling to/from Cork City, and for buses travelling to/from Kinsale and Carrigaline. Additionally, Bus Éireann has deployed larger, double-decker buses on the 225 route between Carrigaline and Cork City which will add an additional 50% capacity on northbound and southbound services. These improvements have been introduced on the back of a significant increase in arriving and departing passengers choosing to use public transport options to get and from the airport. Market research undertaken by Cork Airport has shown a 70% increase in the number of passengers opting to take the bus to and from the airport of recent. Niall MacCarthy, Managing Director at Cork Airport added: “We love public transport at Cork Airport, and we are working closely with the NTA and Bus Éireann to increase capacity and services to serve the needs of locals and visitors alike. Our passenger’s utilisation of public buses has doubled since 2019 but there is demand to grow public transport even more. We will continue to engage with NTA and Bus Éireann to seek further increases in capacity and frequency, moving in time to a 24-hour service.” #LoveTakingOff #PublicTransport #Sustainability Cork City Council - Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí | Cork County Council | Cork Chamber | Cork Business Association | Fáilte Ireland | daa

Ireland legalises e-scooters for road use “These regulations set out clearly how they can all be used in our evolving transport landscape, safely and with respect for other road users.” 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzq_q7_Z #urbanmobility

Positive news as the Dublin Transport Plan looks set to move ahead. It is an important step forward in prioritising active travel throughout our capital city and will no doubt prove to be a vital demonstration project that paves the way for more ambitious changes in the near future. Well done to all who supported in getting to this stage, it was great to see so many diverse groups involved. Here’s to cleaner air, safer streets, less congestion, less emissions and moving towards a sustainable, thriving city. https://lnkd.in/e8XcYb4F

🛴 A recent decision by a Brussels court has provided a positive outcome for Lime and Voi, affirming the value of diverse and sustainable transportation options in the city. This ruling ensures that Brussels residents and visitors maintain access to a variety of micromobility services, aligning with the city's goals for eco-friendly and efficient urban mobility. 🌱 The decision reflects the importance of transparent and fair processes in the selection of micromobility operators. It encourages ongoing dialogue and cooperation between cities and companies to enhance urban transportation networks. Lime and Voi have been proactive in engaging with regulatory frameworks and contributing to the urban landscape's sustainability. As we navigate the future of city mobility, this development emphasizes the collective efforts needed to balance innovation with urban harmony. It's a step forward in fostering a more accessible and environmentally conscious urban environment. #Micromobility #UrbanMobility #Sustainability #Brussels #Lime #Voi

It’s been a promising couple weeks in the UK world of micromobility. Firstly, ministers approved proposals from towns and cities such as Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and Gloucestershire County Council to expand the e-scooter trial boundaries so that more people will soon have access to this safe, sustainable and reliable alternative to cars. 🛴 This is a BIG deal as the trials have effectively been held back since they were originally launched in 2020/21. But there’s more! 👏 Ministers have now also invited new towns and cities to come forward to express interest in introducing e-scooter trials of their own. Up until this point there hasn’t been any movement on this front despite a number of towns and cities being interested in trialling this form of transport to help meet their net zero objectives. 🌍 Huge thanks to Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood and the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom for progressing these initiatives. I’m now more hopeful than ever that ministers now ensure that cities such as London have the regulatory powers to effectively manage e-bikes and move away from the ‘wild west’ approach Londoners now face, and that they swiftly commit to progressing legislation for e-scooters so that we can finally apply lessons learned from trials underway today and in the future. 🙏 Let’s now hope the English devolution bill soon includes e-bike powers for cities and that e-scooters are finally covered in the next Kings Speech! 🤞 #micromobility #netzero #movefast #fixthings #escooters #ebikes

If you are in a position to help those making decisions on transport or coordinating with local agencies thinking of changing / stalling / stopping a local infrastructure projects in your area please 🙏🏽 read : Ministers prioritised driving in England partly due to conspiracy theories .. “While many critics assumed at the time this was just rhetoric, the documents indicate Harper and the Department for Transport (DfT) used this definition as the basis for one of the biggest shifts in transport policy for decades. ‘Another document advised ministers they should drop plans to improve active travel “quietly”, adding: “We would not propose to make any public announcement to this effect.’ Our plan for drivers backs the majority of the public who drive and will review guidance on over-zealous traffic schemes that impinge on people’s freedoms, such as low traffic neighbourhoods, to ensure there is strong local support.” https://lnkd.in/gqiJtEq3

Yeager Airport And Parking: Everything You Need To Know

Yeager Airport And Parking: Everything You Need To Know

Micromobility Shift in Urban Policy: Madrid’s E-Scooter Ban Joins Paris in Resetting Mobility Options Madrid has decided to ban e-scooter rentals starting next month due to permit violations by operators Lime, Dott, and Tier. This move echoes Paris’s recent e-scooter rental ban, as both cities confront challenges related to accessibility, safety, and compliance in the micromobility landscape. Question: How should cities balance the need for innovative transportation solutions with public safety and compliance standards? Could policies be improved, or should micromobility companies adapt more responsibly? Article here: https://lnkd.in/g3xXst8w #EquitableCities #UrbanMobility #SustainableCities #Micromobility