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InfoPolis
InfoPolis #207
June 2019 |


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Polis Network News
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Geofencing – new tool in town! |
Forty European experts met 29 May in Gothenburg to discuss geofencing and see the technology in action.
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Meet Polis and its members at the SUMP Conference in Groningen |
The 6th European Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, the most important annual gathering for the SUMP community in Europe, is about to kick-off in Groningen. With the conference programme available online, here is an overview of what to look out for expect from our members’ presentations in plenary and breakout sessions.
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Members in action
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Brussels to reduce number of commuting cars by 15% |
In the wake of World Environment Day on June 5, 2019, the Brussels government has launched an appeal to reduce the flow of traffic and the levels of congestion by decreasing the number of cars entering and circulating the Region by 15%, thus promoting shared mobility solutions.
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European projects
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What do policy makers want to know about the impact of connected automated vehicles? |
On 28 May, Gothenburg hosted 45 experts from Europe and Australia to discuss which societal impacts connected and automated vehicles will have. The workshop is organised within the Horizon 2020 funded research project LEVITATE, of which Polis is a partner. Watch the workshop video here.
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Do SUMPs promote inclusion and transport justice? Agenda available now! |
The EU-funded INCLUSION project invites you to an interactive and lively event on 18 June 2019, in Groningen (The Netherlands).
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News from the institutions
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Apply now: Horizon Europe - Mission Board on climate-neutral and smart cities |
There is still time left (11 June 2019) until the Commission's call for expression of interest for Horizon Europe Mission board on “climate-neutral and smart cities” is closed. Apply now!
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10 YEARS OF ELENA - supporting investments in energy efficiency and sustainable transport |
In the afternoon of Thursday 20 June 2019, the EIB in close cooperation with the EC, is organising a half day conference entitled “10 YEARS OF ELENA - supporting investments in energy efficiency and sustainable transport” to mark the 10 year anniversary of ELENA.
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Funding opportunities and partner search
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Apply for the MOMENTUM project's call for follower cities! |
The MOMENTUM project is looking for cities to join its City Pool. City Pool members will be provided with dedicated tools to model and assess the impact of new mobility services on the urban mobility ecosystem. The deadline is 15 June 2019.
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Around Europe and beyond
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Last days to register for European Road Safety Summer School |
From 26-30 August 2019, the European Road Safety Summer School offers an international 5-day course in Mechelen, Belgium. Registration is possible until 14 July.
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New PIN report reveals data about urban road safety in the EU |
The European Road Safety Council (ETSC) issued a new PIN report today, titled "Safer Roads, Safer Cities". According to the data revealed today, road deaths on urban roads decreased at around half the rate of those on rural roads over the period 2010-2017. Some Polis members contributed their case studies.
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