Locals get the chance to test out cargo-bikes at a street festival hosted as part of the CIVITAS ULaaDS project in Bremen.
Photo: Michael Glotz Richter
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The CIVITAS Initiative is one of the European Commission’s flagship programmes dedicated to the achievement of its ambitious mobility and transport goals, and in turn those in the European Green Deal. Since its launch in 2002, the CIVITAS Initiative has enabled cities to design, test and roll out measures via a range of EU-funded projects and built up a community of best practice for cross-city collaboration, educational and policy development on sustainable urban mobility.
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, this photo series highlight innovations and results from projects, both past and present.
Urban mobility experts from Rome and Turin visit counterparts in Amsterdam during a CIVITAS Handshake project study tour, where they focused on the development of accessible and intuitive cycling infrastructure. Photo: Raoul TeekampProject representatives from CIVITAS FastTrack ride an autonomous bus in Stockholm, with a screen illustrating upcoming stops and possible obstacles. FastTrack focuses on accelerating sustainable mobility innovation in cities through knowledge exchange and capacity building. Photo: Anna WesterveltA drone is set to deliver medical supplies from a pharmacy in central Trikala, Greece to those in rural surrounding areas with limited mobility options. This is part of the CIVITAS Harmony project that is leading a new mobility era using spatial and multimodal transport planning tools. Photo: Harmony projectBicycles parked at the harbour in La Rochelle, France showcase attention to sustainable mobility planning in all areas of the city. The CIVITAS Park4SUMP project focused on working with cities to integrate parking management solutions into their Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs). Photo: Niklas SchmalholzAn electric autonomous vehicle in Regensburg, Germany aims to make everyday mobility more climate resilient and multimodal. Through knowledge exchange activities, the CIVITAS RECIPROCITY project works with cities to identify and bring to life unique sustainable mobility innovations. Photo: R-Tech GmbHYoung women ride their bicycles on a dedicated bicycle street in Bielefeld, Germany. The CIVITAS ReVeAL project supports the optimization of urban space and transport networks through integrated packages of Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVAR) in cities like Bielefeld. Photo: Stadt BielefeldA user in Turku, Finland tests a new app called ‘Service Map,’ a further expansion of the CIVITAS SCALE-UP project that includes information to inspire mobility behavior change. Photo: Eelin Hoffström-CagiranImplemented within the scope of the CIVITAS SPROUT project, a mobility point in central Budapest, Hungary allows users to access rental scooters and bicycles. The pilot in Budapest aims to reallocate public space in order to reduce car dependency and increase micro and shared mobility options. Photo: BKK BudapestLimited vehicle access on a residential street in Antwerp allows for sustainable and active modes of transportation to flourish. The CIVITAS SUMP-PLUS project encourages this work by supporting its cities as they bring their sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs) to life. Photo: Jeroen Broeckx, Stad AntwerpenParking management in the Hulsberg district of Bremen allows for greater accessibility and safety. The development of co-created solutions to mobility challenges was a central topic in the CIVITAS SUNRISE project. Photo: Michael Glotz RichterA street in central Helsinki is closed to vehicular traffic in the summer of 2022 for a Summer Streets festival, organized within the scope of the CIVITAS Handshake project. Photo: Susa Junnola, City of HelsinkiLocals get the chance to test out cargo-bikes at a street festival hosted as part of the CIVITAS ULaaDS project in Bremen. ULaaDS supports the use of alternative modes for shopping and delivery by localizing logistics activities and reconfiguring freight flows. Photo: Michael Glotz RichterMembers of the CIVITAS Community celebrate the 20th anniversary of the CIVITAS Initiative at the Urban Mobility Days 2022 conference, in Brno, Czechia. Photo: Laura Schubert
