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“MOVE TOGETHER DAY” - Moving together towards a new culture for urban mobility, Brussels, 7 December 2009. European Initiatives for a more sustainable urban transport. Arnoldas Milukas Head of Unit H.1 Transport Directorate DG Research. EUROPEAN COMMISSION. Structure/Key Points.
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“MOVE TOGETHER DAY” - Moving together towards a new culture for urban mobility, Brussels, 7 December 2009 European Initiatives for a more sustainable urban transport Arnoldas Milukas Head of Unit H.1 Transport Directorate DG Research EUROPEANCOMMISSION
Structure/Key Points - Challenges regarding urban mobility - How to meet the challenges • EU Initiatives • Research Activities - Communication of research
The Challenges Less Time Less freedom to choose Less Space Less Health
Objective: Sustainable transport ENVIRONMENT (climate change, air quality/noise, energy efficiency) ECONOMY (congestion reduction, competitiveness, growth) SOCIETY (employment, safety, health)
Green Paper on Urban Mobility Five challenges to be met: • Free-flowing & greener towns and cities • Smarter, accessible, safe & secure urban transport
Action Plan on Urban Mobility Twenty actions addressing: • Improved information, passenger rights, better planning, greener transport, sharing experiences, funding