The term micro-mobility is starting to become common in urban transport. Many believe that it is the next step to transforming the transport sector. In fact, the global micro-mobility market is expected to reach US$ 195.42 billion by 2030.
Language EnglishIn the context of its ongoing work to support public authorities with the development of their Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs), in August 2019 the European Commission published a Topic Guide: 'UVAR and SUMPs: Regulating vehicle access to cities as part of integrated mobility policies'. The document was prepared to illustrate to urban transport professionals and planners how to relate Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVARs) to processes in SUMPs. UVARs can be broadly defined as ‘measures to regulate motor vehicular access to urban infrastructure’.
Language EnglishManchester is set to launch its clean air zone (CAZ) on 30 May 2022, as part of its Clear Air Plan to tackle air pollution. All ten Greater Manchester local authorities have approved the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan, which includes a government directed ‘Category C’ charging CAZ, meaning charges only apply to taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs that do not meet the required emission standards.
Language EnglishUVARExchange, a project which aims to support cities with foreign vehicle enforcement of urban vehicle access regulations (UVARs), kicked off on 14 September 2021. The project is the European Parliament Preparatory Action 2 (EP PA 2) contracted by DG MOVE, and will be run by Panteia together partners Armis, AustriaTech, CORTE, MAPtm, TRT, Sadler Consultants and AlbrechtConsult.
Language EnglishRome is pioneering new cycling infrastructure through the GRAB (Great Bicycle Ring Road) project.
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