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Greece is advancing sustainable transport with a project to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and support Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs). Backed by the EU and implemented by the ITF, the initiative provides decision tools and policy recommendations for local authorities.

The 2024 SMARTA-NET Final Conference on October 23 and 24, in Brussels addressed sustainable transportation solutions for rural areas, emphasising collaboration and tailored approaches to improve mobility across Europe.

Construction has started on a major upgrade to Ljubljana's main train station, transforming it into a central hub on Europe's rail corridors.

Prague is making bold strides in green mobility with plans to install over 1 000 new charging stations for electric vehicles by 2026. The city aims to expand its EV infrastructure and encourage more residents to embrace sustainable transport solutions.

The CIVITAS Forum gathered experts, policymakers, and city representatives to discuss innovative strategies, emerging trends, and collaborative solutions for advancing sustainable urban mobility.

The 2024 European Week of Regions and Cities brought together policymakers, regional authorities, and mobility experts to discuss sustainable urban mobility, community engagement, and innovative strategies for shaping the future of European cities.

Walk21 Portugal gathered stakeholders, including policymakers and mobility experts, to explore strategies for creating more walkable, inclusive, and sustainable cities, focusing on pedestrian safety and the importance of intersectional approaches in urban design.

October 2024 featured three major events—CIVITAS Forum, European Week of Regions and Cities, and Walk21—driving the conversation on the future of sustainable and inclusive urban mobility across Europe.

The European Commission has published 2023 road safety data, recording 20 400 road fatalities, marking a 1 % decrease from 2022 and 10 % from 2019 levels. However, the EU remains short of the 4.5 % annual reduction target required to meet its 2030 goal of halving road deaths and injuries.