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The Commission adopted three major Cohesion Policy projects, modernising the Polish rail and road network and increasing travel safety while reducing costs and travel time. Over €487 million to modernise the country's railway communication system EU-funded works will replace the outdated technology and set up a modern communication system along almost 14,000 km of railway line throughout the country. In addition to improving passenger safety and reducing travel time, this pro

Denmark's Triangle Area chairman Jens Ejner Christensen is confident after the meeting with the Minister of Transport in relation to resolving the increasing congestion in the Triangle Area. On Tuesday, representatives of the Triangle Area Denmark met with the Ministry of Transport to discuss the Triangle Area's infrastructure requests with Minister of Transport Benny Engelbrecht. Already today there are significant congestion problems on the highway network in the Triangle a

The Swedish Energy Agency has granted Bzzt AB a project grant of SEK 7.5 million for the development of the company's operations, technology and software. The project support will be used to further develop the company's mobility system and make it ready for profitable, international expansion. A large part of all journeys made in major international cities are shorter than five kilometers. Only in Stockholm about 350 million short trips are made each year, of which just over

Striking new images of a radical yet respectful transformation of Birmingham Moor Street station have been revealed by West Midlands Rail Executive, as part of proposals for an ambitious redevelopment to create a station that’s fit for the future, linking seamlessly with Birmingham New Street and HS2 services at Curzon Street. The concepts include options to more than double the size of the concourse from 910m2 to 2000m2 and introduce two new platforms to meet growing passeng

The city administration wants to modernise and digitise the Cologne traffic light infrastructure with an investment amount of around 1.9 million euros as a further important milestone in the "Clean Air 2017-2020" program by the end of 2020. From this, they expect improvements in the flow of traffic and a better way to adapt traffic light phases to the specific traffic situation. A corresponding draft resolution is now being forwarded to the Council bodies. The aim of the proj

A key phase in a radical upgrade to Liverpool’s historic “Dock Road” begins next week. Essential engineering works begin on Monday, 18 March on Waterloo Road and Regent Road which require a full closure to traffic for up to four weeks – after which a key section will be fully complete. The closure will come into effect from 9.30am between Paisley Street and Blackstone Street to allow for drainage repairs, carriageway resurfacing and critical utility works. Traffic flowing to

The European Commission has today adopted new rules stepping up the deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) on Europe's roads. The new technology will allow vehicles to ‘talk' to each other, to the road infrastructure, and to other road users – for instance about dangerous situations, road works and the timing of traffic lights, making road transport safer, cleaner and more efficient. The new rules are in line with the proposals on clean mobility intro

The objectives of the project are to reduce the number of bicycle lanes on the sidewalk, transform single-way double-lane cyclists, improve the conditions of the existing cycle lanes and increase the connectivity of the cycling network The approval of this second construction project will also allow increased safety for cyclists, pedestrians and users of personal mobility vehicles. The Barcelona City Council Government Commission has approved the second city cycle road constr

Updated designs of plans to transform The Headrow City Centre Gateway have been revealed this week. Connecting Leeds is consulting on transport plans which cover an area of The Headrow, Park Row, Infirmary Street and several adjoining streets. These form part of delivering Leeds City Council’s transport strategy, working in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and transport stakeholders and providers in the city. The aim is to improve bus reliability and ensure

Municipalities and regions in eastern central Sweden use renewable fuels to a greater extent than the national average. It shows a new statistical report that clarifies the public actors' work on the transition to more fossil-free and efficient transports. In 2017, the proportion of renewable fuels including electricity increased to 35 percent, compared to 29 percent the previous year. Sala municipality had 60 per cent renewable fuel in its vehicle fleet, which is best for al

#mobility There is speed when the new electric scooters move forward in traffic. Since January of this year, it has been allowed to ride electric scooters, segboards and motorised skateboards on bicycle paths, and this is something many city dwellers have seen their eyes on. And there is also a demand for demand - the new scooters with electric motor seem to be one of the year's big hit. Whether we rent them briefly or as ever more: Buy their own scooter and make the transpor

Swish now enables an opening in the market for charging electric cars. Previously, different company apps, charge cards or subscriptions for charging have been required.Atrium Ljungberg in Sickla is the first to offer swish payment through Eway's charging stations. The 6.5 million that have Swishappen can now easily charge their electric car via Eway's charging stations. Only scan the QR code, sign with BankID and then start charging directly. First off to offer Swish payment

Sweden's leading organiser of trips to the polar regions is now taking a big step forward in its sustainability work. Through the company South Pole, PolarQuest has calculated all its emissions for flights, expedition cruises, land transport, meals and hotel nights. During 2019, they will climate-compensate their entire travel portfolio. - We have always had a great commitment to sustainability issues and, by climate compensating, we are now taking the next step. We will also

EU bank lends Madrid Region EUR 49 million to build 612 affordable rental flats Energy efficiency: half of new units will be low consumption homes and a further 1,337 will be renovated to reduce energy costs Support for upgrading Madrid Metro: EIB provides EUR 50 million for improving Madrid’s suburban rail services The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing the Madrid Region with a EUR 49 million loan to finance the construction of new affordable rental housing and impr

In 1874, Norwegians imagined how it would be if they could carve into a mountain in order to build a tunnel for ships. The idea first appeared in an article in a newspaper that used to be sold on the streets of Norway over 140 years ago. But it was left only as an idea, though Norway has never really abandoned it. In 1985, a pilot project was developed and a company was born. This year, they have come up with the same concept, but with a better project structure and improved

Work will start next month to install new lifts, ramps and a footbridge at Tring station to ensure step-free access across all five platforms for the first time. The £4.5m upgrade to make the station accessible for everyone begins on March 4 and will be complete for London Northwestern Railway passengers by the Autumn. Tring station in Hertfordshire is on the busy West Coast main line, with important commuter links to London, Birmingham and Crewe. The investment has come dire

A busy railway station on the Shakespeare line is getting an upgrade. Project partners Network Rail, West Midlands Railway and Warwickshire County Council are working to give Stratford-upon-Avon station a range of upgrades. These will include new waiting and seating areas, improved retail facilities, accessible toilets, and bicycle racks. Rod Sillence, stage manager for Network Rail, said: “Much ado about nothing this is not. The £1.5m of improvements at Stratford will give s

Creating smarter cities is not only about the public sector using technology to make a better use of resources, but a big responsibility also falls on the private sector to do more to reduce their impact on the planet, especially those sectors that currently add to the environmental pressure on cities. Organisations that are in one way or another responsible for the transport of goods, services or citizens must start to look at the way that they operate with the aim of reduci

One of the key success factors for any city is the effectiveness of its transportation system, but these systems are constantly evolving and adapting to the new needs of citizens and to technological advancements. Some might say that the transportation system is the lifeblood of a city – it has the potential to add value & productivity or if you have ever been to a city with a bad system, then it can most definitely take away value. There is now a big focus for cities on how

During the late part of the 19th century, the world saw a revolution like no other. Human and animal labor was replaced by machines. Education and medicine improved exponentially. And, lastly, people started to move to from the countryside to urban environments, turning busy towns into dense cities. Now, as we approach the 4th Industrial Revolution we are moving towards smart cities. Cleaner transportation systems for cities The revolution humanity experience during the late