Public transport accessibility Archives
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Mobility stakeholders urge more EU funds for public transport
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.
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Work begins to solve Europe’s urban-mobility woes
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.
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EU railway rules ‘bad for commuters’
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.
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Mobility week puts focus on urban transport-climate link
Citizens are encouraged to make use of more climate-friendly alternatives to cars.
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Congestion charges – the road to sustainable mobility in the EU?
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.
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White Paper on Transport
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.
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New anti-terror technology to be trialled in London
New technologies designed to detect possible terrorist threats are to be tested at major UK train stations in the new year.
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Mobility Week: Europe in search of clean air
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.
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EU earmarks €15 million for security research
The Commission has announced a funding package for research into new transport security and border surveillance systems.
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Tendances futures, impact et défis clés pour le secteur des transports publics
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.
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European public transport at a crossroads
This paper analyses the issues at stake in liberalizing Europe's transportation networks.
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Accessibility to be central focus of the European Mobility Week
From 16 to 22 September, European citizens will have the opportunity to enjoy a week of events dedicated to sustainable mobility.
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EU funds fuel cell research for clean transport
The Commission is financing several research project aimed at developing fuel cell transport systems.
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Commissioner Wallström to launch European Mobility Week
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