2008 Polis Conference - Barcelona, 25-26 November 2008 25-11-2008, Source: Infrasite Introduction Moving towards sustainable local mobility is widely acknowledged as being one
of the most important challenges of the near future to meet the European
objectives of tackling congestion and climate change. Experience has shown that
progress in moving towards more sustainable transport systems can rarely be
achieved by a transport authority in isolation but through partnerships with the
many different stakeholders that influence mobility demand and systems in our
regions and cities today.
Description
These stakeholders are local agencies and businesses, citizens, technology
developers, service suppliers and freight operators among others. Local and
regional transport authorities are increasingly engaging with them to define a
common agenda for the future of mobility.
A common agenda is necessary both at the local and the European level to
achieve sustainable mobility. The Polis 2008 conference will provide an
opportunity to take stock of the achievements and learn about future
partnerships and cooperation.
Programme
The conference will be divided into five interlinking parts. High-level
speakers from the local, national and EU level will outline the broader policy
framework. Local politicians from across Europe will debate in roundtables the
merits and challenges of engaging key stakeholders in the definition of a common
agenda for mobility. The parallel sessions will provide an opportunity to learn
about the innovative solutions implemented in cities and regions and
participants will be able to see some of these solutions during the technical
visits and at the exhibition that will run throughout the conference.
Overview
1. Reduce the environmental impact of road transport
2. Tackle congestion and manage mobility demand 3. Deliver safer roads and a more secure transport network 4. Achieve inclusive transport systems
The conference parallel sessions will essentially be organised around the
four broad themes of the Polis working groups:
For more information, please visit the
conference website.
Location
Barcelona, Spain
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