Public & Urban

News: Glossy’ high-speed rail can threaten commuter services – UITP

A new report says there is a significant danger that rail will not be able to play its full role as an environmental means of transport if too much focus is put on long-distance services.

February 13, 2007 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

News: Opportunity to influence EU urban public transport policy

The Commission has launched a debate on a strategy for urban public transport intended to lead to a green paper later this year.

February 13, 2007 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

News: European Mobility Week 2006

From 16 to 22 September, hundreds of European cities will be participating in European Mobility Week. Climate Change is the theme of this year's event, reflecting the growing impact of greenhouse gas emissions from transport. For full details of activities in your region, visit the official website.

August 28, 2006 | Public & Urban | Press Releases

News: Local authorities keep right to provide public transport

New rules on how local authorities can operate public transport have been proposed by the Commission.

September 15, 2005 | Public & Urban | T&E Bulletin

News: Commission Consults on Urban Environment

The European Commission has announced a public internet consultation on the urban environment. Interested groups and citizens are invited to give their views on issues including urban air pollution, traffic congestion and noise and greenhouse gas emissions from transport. The deadline is 21 September 2005. See the Commission website for further information.

July 28, 2005 | Public & Urban | Press Releases

News: 19/05/05 - Better Public Transport for Europe

The SIPTRAM workshop presented the work and results of the SIPTRAM project,
which started in November 2002 with the aim of encouraging local and regional authorities across Europe to improve the environmental and quality standards in urban public transport through the competitive tendering process.

March 1, 2005 | Public & Urban | Events

Publications: Reconciling Environmental and Social Transport Policies (T&E 04/05)

Based on a T&E seminar held in Brussels on 19 May 2004, this report brings together social and environmental thinking, with a focus on the specific example of pricing.

October 27, 2004 | General Transport | Cars | Events | Public & Urban | Pricing & Taxation

News: European Mobility Week: 680 Cities Take Part

From 16 to 22 September, cities and towns in more than 20 countries are organising European Mobility Week (EMW). More than 80 million citizens are able to take part in a range of activities dedicated to the promotion of sustainable mobility. This year's theme is 'Safe streets for Children', chosen to support the EU target to cut the death toll o­n European roads by 50% by 2010.  European Mobility Week culminates with 'In town without my car!' day (Car Free Day) which falls o­n Wednesday 22 September.

September 16, 2004 | Public & Urban | Press Releases

News: 19.05.2004 - Uniting environmental and social policies in transport

T&E will hold a seminar in Brussels o­n 19 May o­n "Uniting environmental and social transport policies". It will look at potential mutual benefits for society and the environment of implementing environmentally responsible transport policies. Click 'Read more' to get the agenda, registration form and contact details.

May 5, 2004 | Public & Urban | Events

Publications: Urban transport and health

A short briefing by T&E o­n the harm to health caused by air and noise pollution in built-up areas and what the EU is doing to tackle these.

December 3, 2003 | Air Pollution | Noise | Public & Urban

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