Public transport accessibility Archives

The EU can contribute to improving urban mobility through harmonisation, research and benchmarking, but re-directing investment and citizens' mindsets towards public transport will also be critical, according to urban-mobility actors.

As the Commission opens the first stages of its public consultation on urban transport, public-transport workers and operators are calling for more than a simple benchmarking exercise.

Focusing on "glossy" international rail projects could hinder the development of suburban railways that are essential to tackle congestion and environmental problems in European cities, according to new research.

Citizens are encouraged to make use of more climate-friendly alternatives to cars.

As 771 European cities prepare to launch the 2006 European Mobility week, Stockholm’s inhabitants must vote on a system of road tolls aimed at reducing traffic in the city centre.

In 2001, the Commission presented a White Paper proposing 60 measures to overhaul the EU’s transport policy in order to make it more sustainable and avoid huge economic losses due to congestion, pollution and accidents. A 2006 mid-term update attempts to re-balance the policy towards economic objectives.

New technologies designed to detect possible terrorist threats are to be tested at major UK train stations in the new year.

Initiatives to promote cycling, walking, public transport and car-pooling in cities are at the centre of this year's European Mobility Week from 16 to 22 September.

The Commission has announced a funding package for research into new transport security and border surveillance systems.

Un nouveau rapport analyse les tendances économiques, technologiques, démographiques et sociales, pour ensuite identifier leur impact et les défis qu'elles posent au développement des transports publics.

This paper analyses the issues at stake in liberalizing Europe's transportation networks.

From 16 to 22 September, European citizens will have the opportunity to enjoy a week of events dedicated to sustainable mobility.

The Commission is financing several research project aimed at developing fuel cell transport systems.

On 16 September, Environment Commissioner Margot Wallström will launch Europe's first-ever Mobility Week and Public Transport Day at an opening ceremony in Brussels. The Mobility Week aims to raise public awareness for sustainable forms of mobility and transport