CIVITAS Policy Briefs

With its policy documents CIVITAS wants to inform professionals in the cities on a number of topics that currently play an important role in urban mobility.

As part of CIVITAS 2020, a regular series of (annual) policy briefs are being produced. Topics link to the CIVITAS Thematic Groups and cover, among others, integrated planning and car-independent lifestyles. They draw on the insights of ongoing and recent CIVITAS projects whilst also summarising recent relevant European policy and legislation. Professionals and citizens interested are invited to deliver their inputs via Thematic Groups 

Policy notes produced by previous CIVITAS phases can also be seen below.

CIVITAS 2020 - Policy Briefs from CIVITAS Advisory Groups

• Urban mobility gamechangers
• The future of urban mobility policy - public transport enabling the European Green Deal

CIVITAS 2020 Policy Briefs - set two

• Promoting sustainable urban mobility through procurement
• Car-independent lifestyles
• Clean fuels and vehicles
• Collective passenger transport
• Integrated planning
• Mobility management
• Urban freight logistics

CIVITAS 2020 Policy Briefs - set one

• Car-independent lifestyles
• Clean fuels and vehicles
• Transport telematics
• Integrated planning 
• Demand management strategies

Previous Policy Notes

• Gender equality and mobility: mind the gap!
• The use of social media to involve citizens in urban mobility projects and city planning
• Intelligent Transport Systems and traffic management in urban areas
• Smart choices for cities. Making urban freight logistics more sustainable
• Smart choices for cities. Cities towards Mobility 2.0: connect, share and go!
• CIVITAS Policy Note: Smart choices for cities. Alternative Fuel Buses
• CIVITAS Policy Note: Smart choices for cities. Cycling in the City

CIVITAS Insights:

• CIVITAS Insight 01 - Safer road infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians
• CIVITAS Insight 02 - Accessible mobility: enabling independent living for all
• CIVITAS Insight 03 - Cleaner, safer and more efficient freight transport in cities
• CIVITAS Insight 04 - Developing less congested and safer roads by managing parking
• CIVITAS Insight 05 - Car sharing: New forms of vehicle use and ownership
• CIVITAS Insight 06 - Access regulations to facilitate cleaner and better transport
• CIVITAS Insight 07 - Social marketing for sustainable mobility
• CIVITAS Insight 08 - The high potential of walking
• CIVITAS Insight 09 - Same destination - Same vehicle
• CIVITAS Insight 10 - Bike-sharing as a link to desired destinations
• CIVITAS Insight 11 - Long-Term Evaluation in CIVITAS
• CIVITAS Insight 12 - Integrated ticketing and fare policy for public transport
• CIVITAS Insight 13 - E-mobility: From strategy to legislation
• CIVITAS Insight 14 - Real-time information for public transport
• CIVITAS Insight 15 - Linking intermodal services better
• CIVITAS Insight 16 - Engaging the citizens of today to build the sustainable cities of tomorrow
• CIVITAS Insight 17 - Planning for sustainable travel
• CIVITAS Insight 18 - Mobility-as-a-Service: A new transport model
• CIVITAS Insight 19 - E-mobility: Make it happen through SUMPs!
• CIVITAS Insight 20 - Cities’ role in introducing clean vehicles and using alternative fuels

Other Policy Notes

• Policy Advice Note 01 - Achieving more efficient car use
• Policy Advice Note 02 - Clean Fuels and Vehicles
• Policy Advice Note 03 - Cycle-friendly cities – How cities can stimulate the use of bicycles
• Policy Advice Note 04 - Integration of parking and access management
• Policy Advice Note 05 - Logistics and freight distribution
• Policy Advice Note 06 - Smart mobility management measures
• Policy Advice Note 07 - Prioritisation of public transport in cities
• Policy Advice Note 08 - Promoting a new mobility culture in cities
• Policy Advice Note 09 - Innovative information system for public transport
• Policy Advice Note 10 - Innovative ticketing systems for public transport
• Policy Advice Note 11 - Enhancing the quality of public transport services
• Policy Advice Note 12 - Information technology services for traffic control and visualisation