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InfoPolis
InfoPolis #167
June 2017 |


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Polis Network News

Members in action
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Polis and Polis members contributing to upcoming Velo-city cycling conference |
Next to Polis member Arnhem-Nijmegen as host, members Dublin, Leuven, Nantes Metropole also contribute to an attractive programme of the 2017 Velo-city cycling conference, which will take place from 13th to 16th of June in the Arnhem and Nijmegen Region of the Netherlands. Polis hosts a panel debate.
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EVs in Arnhem powered by electricity from braking buses |
Since 24 May, electric vehicles in the Dutch city Arnhem can be powered by electricity obtained from braking buses.
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European projects

News from the institutions
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EC adopts legislative proposal concerning multi-modal information |
The EC has just adopted a legislative proposal (in the form of a delegated regulation) concerning the provision of access to transport data, essentially public transport and other types of mobility services. This data, both static and dynamic, has to be made available via a national access point in a specified format over the 2019-2021 period.
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European Commission launches first part of its long-awaited 'Mobility Package' |
Under the heading 'Europe on the Move: Commission takes action for clean, competitive and connected mobility', the EC is taking action for a fundamental modernisation of European mobility and transport. The aim is to help the sector to stay competitive in a socially fair transition towards clean energy and digitalisation. Several parts of this mobility package are highly relevant for cities and regions. Polis is planning for concrete follow-up.
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Around Europe and beyond
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International Transport Forum elects Korea’s Young Tae Kim as new Secretary-General |
Dr. Young Tae Kim has been chosen as the new Secretary-General of the International Transport Forum (ITF) by the transport ministers of ITF member countries at their annual summit in Leipzig, Germany, on 1 June.
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Sustainable Energy Week - Energy systems for smart mobility |
ERRIN, European Regions Research and Innovation Network, and Polis are organising an event on “Energy systems for smart mobility” during the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW 2017).
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