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InfoPolis
InfoPolis #212
September 2019 |


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Polis Network News

Members in action
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+CityxChange Lighthouse Cities hold a seminar on future of urban energy systems |
As part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, on 10th October, the +CityxChange Lighthouse Cities, including our members, Limerick and Trondheim, will hold seminar on the future of urban energy systems.
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European projects
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MAVEN project's final results for policy makers on road automation |
How can cities prepare for transitioning to road automation? And how is the role of the traffic manager changing with increased automation in transport? MAVEN has tried to answer these and many other questions and shed a light on the integration of automated vehicles in smart cities. A Transition Roadmap and White Paper with expert recommendations for policy makers are now available.
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Thinking of parking? Be inspired by PARK4SUMP! |
As it approaches its first birthday, CIVITAS PARK4SUMP can look back on a successful first year.
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Online i-DREAMS survey: Call for expert views on safer driving until 30 September |
i-DREAMS expert survey is now online: it is possible to complete it to support the research for the i-Dreams system, a smart Driver and Road Environment Assessment and Monitoring System that will help achieving safer driving.
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Save the date! - 'From dream to reality: sharing experiences from leading European Smart Cities' |
GrowSmarter's session at the European Week of Regions and Cities will take place on Tue 8, October 2019, from 14:30 to 17:00.
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ReVeAL project Reference Group: contact us for more details! |
The project ReVeAL (Regulating Vehicle Access for improved Livability) will establish a Reference Group, a community of cities, mobility service providers and technology suppliers that will follow the project’s evolution, provide end-user feedback and benefit from an increased knowledge and understanding of UVARs. If you wish to participate, contact us!
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SKILLFUL Workshop on Future scenarios on skills and professions in transport |
In a fast-changing world, which new skill requirements of workers at all levels in the transportation sector are needed to cope with the rise of new technologies? This event, organised at the VIAS Institute in Brussels on 24 September 2019, is designed to present results, conclusions and recommendations in terms of scenarios for the future jobs and best practices in transport.
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Respond to the CoEXist survey on automation-readiness! |
The European project CoEXist which focuses on the introduction of automated vehicles in urban environments published a survey to collect local authorities' and other experts' opinions on 'Automation-Readiness'. Fill in the questionnaire!
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CoEXist Webinar on modelling automated vehicles |
On Wednesday 25th September, at 10.00 (CEST), PTV will organise a public webinar on the modelling of Automated Vehicles (AVs)
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News from the institutions
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Complete the questionnaire for the public consultation of the EU Urban Mobility Package |
The public consultation of the EU Urban Mobility Package has been approved by the SG and launched just yesterday, September 11, 2019. Responding to the questionnaire will be possible from September 11 to December 4, 2019.
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Around Europe and beyond
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New ITF Report: Regulating App-Based Mobility Services |
This ITF's report examines how new app-based mobility services can be effectively regulated. High-quality regulations are essential to ensure that ridesourcing, dockless bikeshare, e-scooters and other innovative forms of urban mobility deliver their full benefits for society. They are also crucial to guarantee safety, address environmental concerns and ensure consumer protection. But inappropriate regulation will deny citizens welfare benefits and stifle development of services that may contribute to a more sustainable transport system.
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Velo-City 2020 cycling conference in Ljubljana launches call for abstracts |
The next edition of Velo-city cycling conference series, co-organised by the City of Ljubljana and the European Cyclists’ Federation, will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia on 2-5 June 2020. The Call for Abstracts is now open to experts from around the world to share their work, knowledge, experience and insights with a global audience, to reflect the conference theme 'Smart Cycling Inclusion'.
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