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Many households in the Netherlands, mainly in cities, have low incomes and high fuel costs, making them vulnerable to fiscal measures and other policies that drive more sustainable mobility behaviour.

Through a comprehensive exploration of the ULaaDS project’s guidelines, methods, and policy recommendations, the path towards a more sustainable, efficient, and inclusive urban logistics system is highlighted.

Tallinn drives an investment programme to upgrade its trolleybus network vehicles and infrastructure over the next five years, in an effort to have emission-free public transport by 2035.

Belgium introduces the first autonomously accessible train cars and invests billions to standardise railway platforms for enhanced accessibility.

Irish Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced a plan to make cycling and walking the main forms of transport in Ireland, aiming for safer, accessible cities and towns.

The city of Lyon has introduced a novel approach to on-street parking payments, moving away from a one-size-fits-all model. The monthly subscription parking prices will now consider the weight, type of vehicles and households’ socio-economic status.

The EU Urban Mobility Observatory reached its 25th anniversary on 25 November 2023.

The recently published report by the International Transport Forum (ITF) explores the state of walking and cycling in cities, emphasising the need to improve the quality of active mobility as a transport mode by shifting away from car-centric development.

The €49 Deutschlandticket has been extended until the end of the year, after Germany’s 16 regional transport ministers agreed to keep it in circulation.