Belgium
Brussels Capital Region
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Brussels for people – safer cities for all
How to reduce traffic jams, noise pollution and accidents? Brussels has some answers.
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Managing urban traffic: 3D zebra crossings spread across Europe
Several 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.
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Brussels: women bike the city
A new graffiti in Brussels shall inspire women to get on their bikes and take over the streets.
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A city in transition
Brussels 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.
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English gains official status in European cities
Cities are becoming more and more international and with this the use and promotion of English also become fundamental
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Diesel pollution sky-high in Brussels
Diesel 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?
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Cities emerge stronger and more resilient from the pandemic
The 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.
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How did cities stop moving during lockdown?
New 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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Road safety: Fewer accidents in Brussels’ 30 km/h city
A move to cut the speed limit on the Belgian capital’s streets has led to slower traffic and fewer road deaths and injuries, new data shows.
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Sustainable, functional, beautiful and local
The European Commission wants to make beautiful, inclusive and sustainable design the embodiment of the Green Deal. Find out how cities are leading the way with their ideas.
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City news: Brussels – what’s in a name?
Following demands for racial justice in 2020, Brussels has announced the shortlist of women who will take the name of a major road tunnel from Belgium’s colonial king.
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Are cities ready for the future?
In discussion with European Commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič, Europe's major cities showed how they are instilling resilience in the core of their strategies, and made the case for stronger collaboration with the EU to ensure a sustainable urban future.
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City news: Rome, cycling capital in the making
Finding opportunities in the corona crisis, Rome, and many other European cities, are boosting their cycling revolution.
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Brussels among winners of European sustainable mobility awards
Recently, as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brussels, along with many other major European cities, has made space for pedestrians and cyclists a top priority.
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