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THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION

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, 11-12 April 2013, Tallinn . CIVITAS Introduction.

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THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION

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  1. THE CIVITAS INITIATIVE IS CO-FINANCEDBY THE EUROPEAN UNION Introduction to CIVITAS programme Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility Kirsi-Marja Lonkila, UBC EnvCom UBC Joint Commission meeting, 11-12 April 2013, Tallinn

  2. CIVITAS Introduction CIVITAS – cleaner and better transport in cities – stands for CIty-VITAlity-Sustainability. CIVITAS is an EU initiative for supportingsustainable and energy efficient urban transportand mobility strategies in European cities that should make a real difference to the welfare of the European citizen.

  3. CIVITAS in figures • 4 phases (2002 – 2016) • 63 CiViTAScities • 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

  4. CIVITASKey elements • Network of cities for cities • Public Private Partnerships • Political commitment • Living “laboratories” • Peer to peer learning

  5. 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 CO2, pollutant emissions and noise • Improved efficiency and effectiveness of urban transport and modal balance

  6. CIVITAS Plus IIThemes, projects and measures

  7. CIVITAS Plus II CIVITAS Plus II (2012 - 2016) is the 4th 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

  8. CIVITAS Plus IIThemes 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)

  9. CIVITAS Plus II projectsDYN@MO • 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

  10. CIVITAS DYN@MO: 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

  11. CIVITAS Plus II projects2MOVE2 • 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)

  12. CIVITAS NetworksExchanging ideas and experiences

  13. Baltic Sea Region CIVITAS Forum Network cities

  14. Exchanging ideas and experiences CIVITAS Forum Network cities

  15. Thank you! Kirsi-Marja Lonkila UBC Commission on Environment Tel: +358 40 143 9798 E-mail: kirsi-marja.lonkila@ubc.net www.civitas.eu

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