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From the 1st May 2025 Salzburg, Austria will be introducing free regional public transport for tourists. The initiative aims to promote environmentally friendly public transport and reduce C02 emissions, benefiting both residents and tourists.

A new report showcases best practices from the 2025 European Capital of Smart Tourism competition, while applications for the 2026 edition are now open.

Riga has introduced new traffic monitoring technology to enhance road safety at the city’s most critical intersections. The system combines high-resolution cameras, machine vision, and edge computing to detect and report illegal or dangerous driving manoeuvres.

Carpooling is on the rise in Italy - in 2024, shared trips saved 1.26 million kg of CO₂, removed 367 192 cars from the roads, and generated EUR 2 million in savings.

A Finnish study found bicycle commuters take 4.5 fewer sick days per year and have a 12 % lower risk of illness.

Six cities and organisations have been shortlisted for the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK and MOBILITYACTION Awards for their outstanding efforts in sustainable urban mobility.

Valencia’s new LEZ will restrict the most polluting vehicles, and the city is offering free public transport tickets to support affected low-income residents who are disproportionately affected by the restrictions.

Way To Go has published the 2024 Shared Mobility Report, providing a detailed analysis of Belgium’s shared transport sector, which now includes nearly 50,000 vehicles and continues to play a growing role in urban mobility.

After more than a decade, Arenaways has re-opened the Cuneo–Savigliano rail line via Saluzzo, offering a seamless pay-as-you-go mobile ticketing system by FAIRTIQ. Supported by the Piedmont region, this initiative enhances public transport accessibility for residents and tourists alike.