Expert Group on Urban Mobility finalises 2023-2024 Work Programme with key deliverables

On 17 February 2025, the Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) published its final set of reports, including recommendations and feedback to policy on a range of topics, marking the conclusion of its 2023-2024 Work Programme. 

The EGUM has provided recommendations on Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans (SULPs) which are strategic frameworks designed to optimise the transport of goods within urban areas, aiming to reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency. These recommendations are accompanied by valuable insights on data sharing for zero-emission urban logistics, including useful examples of current practice as well as recommendations on how to accelerate deployment of innovative sustainable solutions in urban logistics, technologies, use of urban space, policy and regulation, and delivery vehicles.

The expert group also worked on how to increase the positive impact of parking policies, exploring possible action by administrations, users and relevant projects on establishing and operating parking and kerbside management in cities for both personal mobility and freight.

A thorough analysis of existing guidance documents and reference materials for Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans was carried out. Based on this screening process, the expert group provided input for streamlining and updating the existing guidelines to properly reflect the evolving pace of urban mobility policy.  

In addition, the EGUM focused on the allocation of limited urban space and examined the future of urban mobility in Europe, exploring transformation and trends driven by technological advancements, societal changes, and environmental requirements. The experts formulated recommendations aiming to enhance urban mobility systems across the EU. 

The full set of EGUM reports and recommendations is available here: Expert Group on urban mobility 

Next steps 

Looking ahead to 2025, the EGUM will focus on three new topics: 

• Urban nodes: to increase understanding and cooperation between cities and stakeholders of their functional urban areas;
• City access for businesses: to examine the challenges for collective passenger road transport and road freight transport and facilitate city access and mobility;
• Implementation of the EU Declaration on Cycling: to take stock of developments and monitor progress on implementing the commitments made through the EU Declaration on Cycling, working in close cooperation with National Cycling Contact Points.

About the Expert Group on Urban Mobility

The EGUM was established to implement the 2021 EU Urban Mobility Framework, by strengthening engagement between Member States, cities, regions and stakeholders on all urban mobility issues. The group consists of representatives from EU Member States, cities and regions, and organisations. 

Its main tasks are to assist the European Commission in implementing urban mobility policies, provide technical expertise, foster cooperation and coordination, facilitate the exchange of good practices, and advise on funding opportunities for sustainable mobility solutions. 

Author: Dearbhla Mullin

Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not reflect those of the European Commission.