1. Exchanging knowhow at the national level David Blackledge, TTR and Marie Launay, EPC

2. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay What are the CIVITAS National City Networks? CIVINET (CIVITAS National City Networks): A group of national and regional networks that promote the CIVITAS approach at a local level Benefits for members: Members exchange information in their own language and within their own legal/institutional context thus overcoming some of the barriers for local authorities and other organisations interested in learning from CIVITAS experience Added Value for Europe: CIVINET encourages wider take-up of sustainable mobility measures and policies, and fosters dialogue with the European Union and national governments about transport policy issues, legislation, regulations, and funding

3. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay 6 National Networks - 1 common aim

4. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay

5. Workshops for members

6. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay Learning from Technical Site Visits

7. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay Meetings between city politicians

8. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay Annual Forums

9. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay Exhibitions

10. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay Awards for good practice

11. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay The CIVINET Approach A light touch at EU level – emphasis on the national networks A National Network Manager and Secretariat for each network Generic terms of reference BUT Each network is established according to local needs with appropriate links to other national bodies

12. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay Our ambition

13. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay Next Steps Launch of CIVINET Slovenia, October 2012 FP7 2013 (July 2012 Call for Proposals) ACTIVITY 7.2.3. ENSURING SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY –SST.2013.3-3. Capitalising CIVITAS knowledge and experience –Budget will be set aside to establish complementary or maintain existing national/regional networks to promote awareness, ensure results dissemination and take-up following the approach taken in already established CIVINET networks Additional funding may become available to support further expansion

14. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay Want to join us? If you are interested in establishing a CIVINET network in your country or region, talk to us! You will need a sponsoring city or regional authority (preferably with CIVITAS experience) and probably a consultant to organise the activities You will need to produce a Business Plan showing how you expect the network to function in your country/region, the financial arrangements, and letters of support from other authorities We will help you to get organised and will include you in the family as soon as possible

15. CIVITAS Workshop 24 April 2012 Athens D Blackledge & M Launay Here is our team Contact: Marie Launay marie.launay@europrojectconsult.eu David Blackledge david.blackledge@ttr-ltd.com Jose Maria Diez proyectos@burgosciudad21.org