Coimbra hosts third MODERN Political Meeting & Roadshow
The third MODERN Political Meeting and Roadshow will be held in the beautiful city of Coimbra, Portugal on 7 June 2011. Smart cities, electric mobility and car-sharing are the key topics discussed with politicians and technical experts. All the CIVITAS Family is invited to attend the event !
The Municipality of Coimbra, represented by the Mayor Mr. João Paulo Barbosa de Melo, will host national and international representatives in the Pavilhão Centro de Portugal, a conference centre located by the river Mondego. The day will be organised in two principal panels: a morning political session on mobility innovation and current practices will anticipate a technical workshop on car-sharing. Mr. de Melo will actively take part to the event, opening the morning debate and presenting the municipality representatives of the MODERN Consortium. Car-sharing schemes are currently recognised as strategic ways to support mobility needs. During the interactive workshop the speakers and participants will focus on technical challenges and citizens involvement strategies. Click here to view the agenda of the event.