Sustainable urban mobility gaining ground
At a Glance
30-11-2015
Cities are home to more than 70% of the EU population and generate about 85% of its GDP. As urban mobility relies heavily on conventionally fuelled private cars, cities suffocate from traffic congestion and pollution. Furthermore, urban CO2 emissions account for about 23% of the EU total and reducing them is key for meeting the EU's emissions reduction targets – in the spotlight with the ongoing COP21 Paris climate conference. The sustainable mobility concept addresses urban issues as a whole, promoting a shift towards greener transport, to make cities more liveable.
At a Glance
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- common transport policy
- deterioration of the environment
- ENVIRONMENT
- environmental policy
- EU finance
- EU financing
- EUROPEAN UNION
- intelligent transport system
- motor vehicle pollution
- organisation of transport
- reduction of gas emissions
- sustainable mobility
- TRANSPORT
- transport infrastructure
- transport policy
- urban transport