THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Introduction to CIVITAS programme Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility Kirsi-Marja Lonkila, UBC EnvCom UBC Joint Commission meeting, April 2013, Tallinn

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Introduction CIVITAS – cleaner and better transport in cities – stands for CIty-VITAlity-Sustainability. CIVITAS is an EU initiative for supporting sustainable and energy efficient urban transport and mobility strategies in European cities that should make a real difference to the welfare of the European citizen.

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS in figures 4 phases (2002 – 2016) 63 CiViTAS cities 22 CiViTAS projects 15 demonstration projects Measures are reaching 60 million citizens Total investment: more than EUR 500 million Total EC contribution: EUR 200 million

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Key elements Network of cities for cities Public Private Partnerships Political commitment Living “laboratories” Peer to peer learning

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 Plus II Themes, projects and measures

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Plus II CIVITAS Plus II ( ) is the 4 th and current phase of CIVITAS –launched under the 7th EU Research Framework Programme –Focus on the sustainable dimension of transport policy and urban mobility –Groups 8 cities in 2 demonstration projects

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Plus II Themes addressed Engaging in a dynamic citizen dialogue: Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) Implementing city and citizen-friendly electric mobility solutions: Clean and energy-efficient vehicles Developing "Mobility 2.0" systems and services: Use of Intelligent Communication Technology (ICT) & Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Plus II projects Strengthening sustainable mobility and non-polluting lifestyles through social interaction and new media, as well as integrated, innovative transport services for active citizens of all ages. 30 measures in 4 cities: Aachen (DE), Gdynia (PL), Koprivnica (HR), Palma (ES) UBC EnvCom responsible for Dissemination and Learning

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS The Baltic Sea Region Competence Centre on SUMP Promotes SUMP for cities in the BSR region by providing information, support, exchange of experience and training. Based in the Tricity in Poland (Univ. Gdansk; Faculty of Economics in Sopot) Mainly active through an online platform, training and workshops/seminars (esp. in Poland) Led by the University of Gdansk, supported by the UBC Commissions on Environment and Transport and the City of Gdynia

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Plus II projects 2MOVE2 Aims to base urban transport on clean, energy-efficient vehicles and transport systems, to reduce the ecological footprint of mobility and to improve the health and well-being of citizens. 20 measures in 4 cities: Brno (CZ), Tel Aviv (IL), Malaga (ES), Stuttgart (DE)

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVITAS Networks Exchanging ideas and experiences

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Baltic Sea Region CIVITAS Forum Network cities

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Exchanging ideas and experiences CIVITAS Forum Network cities

THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Thank you! Kirsi-Marja Lonkila UBC Commission on Environment Tel: