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D’Ieteren is set to introduce tele-driving on Belgian roads later in 2024. This article explores some of the benefits and drawbacks of the technology for car-sharing services.

EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK Registration for 2024 is now open. The campaign takes place from 16 to 22 September each year.

Brussels has taken a pioneering step by launching Europe's first electric carriages for city tours. The innovative vehicles, which replace the traditional horse and cart rides, were officially inaugurated at the Grand Place on 6 June.

On 6 June, a 1.2 km pedestrian and cycling path from Cēsis to Līvi village along the P14 road was opened. Built by ACBR SIA for €519,098.68, it features energy-efficient lighting and barriers. Minister Kaspars Briškens praised local-state cooperation and future cycling projects.

The Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) has published new recommendations which aim to facilitate the uptake of public transport and shared mobility.

The revised TEN-T Regulation aims to enhance EU efforts towards an interconnected and resilient European transport network. One key target in the context of urban mobility is that all 431 urban nodes along the TEN-T network will have to adopt and monitor SUMPs by 2027.

The EAFO have published the results of their survey on consumer attitudes toward electromobility. The results show interest in electric cars among European consumers, despite ongoing challenges such as cost, range, and charging infrastructure.

The National SUMP Support Programme (NSSP) Introductory Workshop took place on 11 June 2024, organised and hosted by JASPERS, in collaboration with the European Commission.

CIVINET Greece-Cyprus, in collaboration with the University of the Aegean, has published a comprehensive urban mobility guide tailored for the unique needs of Greek islands, titled “Sustainable Island Mobility Plan: How to prepare a SIMP for a small or medium-sized Greek island”.