THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility with CIVITAS

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS CIVITAS – cleaner and better transport in cities – stands for CIty-VITAlity-Sustainability. CIVITAS is an EU initiative for supporting and evaluating the implementation of integrated sustainable and energy efficient urban transport strategies in European cities that should make a real difference to the welfare of the European citizen. CIVITAS Initiative, a programme of “cities for cities,” was launched in 2000

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Objectives Sustainable, clean and (energy) efficient urban transport measures Integrated packages of technology and policy measures Critical mass and markets for innovation

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Expected impact Increased energy efficiency in urban transport Improved road safety in urban areas Increased share of biofuels and other alternative fuels Reduction of CO 2, pollutant emissions and noise Improved efficiency and effectiveness of urban transport and modal balance

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Structure overview (2002 – 2012)

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS spreads through Europe CIVITAS I, II & Plus CIVITAS I ( ; FP5) CIVITAS II (2005 – 2009; FP6) CIVITAS Plus (2008 – 2012; FP7) Future of CIVITAS: CIVITAS Plus II

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Plus CIVITAS Plus is the 3 rd and current phase of CIVITAS Runs from Groups 25 cities in 5 demonstration projects EC contribution: EUR 80 million

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Plus Themes addressed Alternative fuels, energy efficient vehicles Collective transport and integration modes Demand management strategies Mobility Management Safety and security Less car-dependent lifestyles New concepts for goods distribution Innovative telematics systems

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Supporting projects, promoting the Initiative CIVITAS VANGUARD VANGUARD is the Support Action for coordination and dissemination for CIVITAS Plus projects and the CIVITAS Initiative itself Disseminate the results of the CIVITAS Initiative by targeting urban transport practitioners in an enlarged European Union Coordinate common interest activities for CIVITAS Plus cities, and balance and extend their dissemination programmes Offer an interface between the EC, the CIVITAS community and European society

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Workshop Goals and Programme

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION VANGUARD Training overview 9 trainings within three clusters –Expectations Management –Technical Planning –Mobility Management This event is the 3rd workshop organised in the Mobility Management strand.

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Social exclusion Urban mobility systems are often presented as harmonious, inclusive environments. The reality is different. Passengers with reduced mobility: EU takes action: –Vehicles and infrastructure side –Operations (passenger rights – also for bus and coach!)

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Workshop Goals The workshop should provide you with: theoretical background on social inclusion; the opportunity to exchange knowledge with experienced urban transport professionals; inspiring case studies from across Europe that show; innovative approaches in the field of social inclusion.

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS VANGUARD Instruments European programme for dissemination and awareness-raising activities Support & coordination activities for all cities and projects Trainings, webinars, workshops, thematic e- mailgroups and study tours: March, Brighton and Hove Secretariat for CIVITAS Political Advisory Committee (PAC) Annual CIVITAS Forum Conference VITORIA GASTEIZ, September CIVITAS website and newsletters

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Thank you Ivo Cré CIVITAS VANGUARD