Thematic Areas

Working across the urban mobility spectrum

The work of CIVITAS and its projects concerns itself with ten core thematic areas spanning the whole urban mobility spectrum and planning cycle. Explore the individual thematic area pages below for more information.

Active mobility

Making walking and cycling the preferred travel choices for people in cities.

Behavioural change & mobility management

Influencing and changing attitudes and travel behaviour through “soft” measures

Clean & energy-efficient vehicles

Travel options and infrastructure for cleaner vehicles and fleets.

Collective passenger transport & shared mobility

Using public transport and shared mobility to put private cars in the shade.

TIM shared mobility service in Hasnerplatz, Graz

Demand & urban space management

Managing urban space and travel demand to reduce congestion, for the benefit of sustainable modes and people-centric places.

Integrated & inclusive planning

Integrated urban mobility planning for creating liveable cities for all citizens.

Public participation & co-creation

Involving citizens and stakeholders in planning to improve the quality and acceptance of urban mobility measures.

Road safety & security

Ensuring the well-being of all those navigating urban environments.

Smart, Sustainable, Connected and Shared mobility

Establishing the critical link between new user-friendly transport services and decarbonisation.

Urban logistics

Promoting cleaner urban freight vehicles and more efficient goods distribution.