WELCOME TO POLIS!

Polis in brief

Polis is a network of European cities and regions from across Europe, which promotes, supports and advocates innovation in local transport.

We strive to improve transport at local level, especially in relation to the environment & health, mobility & traffic efficiency, the economic & social aspects of transport and safety & security.  

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LATEST NEWS

Below you will find the latest news about Polis. For more, information, please consult our Info Polis newsletter (Members only).

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2009 Polis Conference - First announcement & Call for papers (DEADLINE: 17th July)

Unlocking the economic and environmental potential of innovation in urban and regional mobility - Brussels, 10-11 December 2009

Learn about the innovative transport actions and policies pursued by cities and regions against a backdrop of climate change, the economic downturn and financial crisis.

Gain insight to the future direction of urban and regional mobility.

Learn about current practice and future plans to:

• Reduce the environmental impact of road transport
• More effectively manage the movement of people and goods
• Deliver safer roads and a more secure transport network
• Finance transport systems and improve accessibility

Gain an understanding of the research needs for sustainable mobility in cities and regions.

Download the first annoucement and call for papers

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OASIS project - Quality of life for the elderly - First announcement & Call for papers (DEADLINE: 17th July)

The OASIS project on quality of life for the elderly (www.oasis-project.eu) will hold its first International Conference in Florence 4-5 November 2009, with two sessions dedicated to mobility for the elderly taking place on the second day: a first one for ICT applications, a second session for non-ICT projects and initiatives.

A call for papers is currently open until 17^th July. Papers will be evaluated by an independent panel of experts.

For further information, please click [here].

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28/04/09 - Polis welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of a report on an action plan on urban mobility

Polis, the European network of cities and regions supporting innovation in local transport, welcomes the vote of the European Parliament report on an action plan on urban mobility. According to Councillor Francesc Narvaez from Barcelona, the current president of Polis, this report is “an important milestone towards the implementation of a coherent and comprehensive European policy on urban mobility”.  [more]

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The city of Hamburg has joined Polis

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and is the most populous non-capital city in the European Union by population within city limits. The city is home to approximately 1.8 million people, while the Hamburg metropolitan area has more than 4.3 million inhabitants. The port of Hamburg is the second-largest port in Europe and the ninth-largest in the world.

Polis is delighted to welcome the city of Hamburg as new Member and is looking forward to its active involvement within the network!

More information on Hamburg: http://english.hamburg.de/?ba=english.

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