How to reduce traffic jams, noise pollution and accidents? Brussels has some answers.
5 minute readSeveral cities around the world have been experimenting with 3D pedestrian crossings to reduce the speed of cars and bicycles in order to avoid accidents, the newest of these is Aarhus, in Denmark.
6 minute readA new graffiti in Brussels shall inspire women to get on their bikes and take over the streets.
5 minute readBrussels Capital Region has put the environment at the heart of its 10-year vision for revitalising the economy, and is working with local businesses to make this a reality.
1 minute readOver the past half year, a group of Eurocities member cities have developed a free to use and shareable data schema for AI registries that helps explain the use of artificial intelligence systems by government organisations.
7 minute readEvery year, thousands of people die in traffic accidents in the EU. With pedestrians and cyclists among the most vulnerable users, sustainable mobility actions need to be paired with efforts to improve road safety.
4 minute read"Smart Ways to Net Zero", the 2022 Eurocities Mobility Forum, kicked off in Antwerp. From 16 to 18 November, European officials, local politicians and transport experts are swapping notes on how to foster a sustainable mobility revolution against the backdrop of global challenges.
5 minute readThe European Commission has published a proposal for an updated Air Quality Directive. There are a lot of improvements, but is it really future-fit?
5 minute readRedirecting traffic from the city centre will encourage active mobility, clear the air and increase quality of life. This is the ambitious goal of the 'Good Move' plan in Brussels, no matter how hard it will be to get there, says Elke van den Brandt, the Brussels Capital Region's Minister of Mobility, Public Works and Road Safety.
8 minute readThe Brussels Capital Region is making public services more accessible to its users and wants to share its experience with other cities.
5 minute readCities are becoming more and more international and with this the use and promotion of English also become fundamental
5 minute readDiesel transport causes alarming amounts of pollution in Brussels, a new study shows. Will the EU Commission's upcoming Euro 7 legislation help clear the air?
3 minute readThe global health crisis has only strengthened the role and importance of cities. Now they’re ready to fight challenges ahead, city officials and experts at Eurocities’ annual conference in Leipzig said.
4 minute readNew analysis of Google data by the City of Vienna shows how different types of lockdown affected people’s mobility patterns in cities across Europe.
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