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The Future of Mobility Summit at the 30th ITS World Congress, Dubai

Introducing the Future of Mobility Summit taking place on on 16 September 2024 at the 30th ITS World Congress, Dubai, powered by ERTICO and hosted by the Road Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA). This exclusive forum invites leading decision-makers from across the EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and America regions, including Ministerial and Governmental Representatives, Mayors, Municipalities and Regional Authorities, along with selected industry leaders to engage in critical discussions aimed at benchmarking key contributors to sustainable mobility. Why is this Summit critical? Previous Summits have explored necessary actions for smart mobility deployment. This year, we aim to advance further,...

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deployEMDS: unlocking the potential of urban mobility data sharing

Unlocking the potential of urban mobility data sharing: empowering cities through collaborative initiatives In an era marked by rapid urbanisation and digital transformation, cities are evolving into dynamic ecosystems where citizens interact, innovate, and thrive. At the heart of this evolution lies urban mobility data – a valuable resource that holds the key to understanding and shaping the future of urban spaces and transport. Unlocking the full potential of urban data requires a paradigm shift in how it is accessed, shared, and utilised. deployEMDS fosters data sharing The recent launch of the deployEMDS (European mobility data space) project underscores this commitment to harnessing...

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UK DfT: Better kips for better trips: £16 million boost to transform truckstops for lorry drivers

38 truck stops in England will be upgraded with new showers and restaurants, more secure fencing around rest areas and new parking spaces for HGVs. Lorry drivers across England will benefit from more parking spaces, better welfare facilities and safer rest areas thanks to £16.5 million in joint government and industry investment. The Roads Minister confirmed that 38 truckstops across England will invest £6 million from the Department for Transport (DfT), with a further £10.5 million coming from industry, to significantly improve their facilities for lorry drivers. The upgrades will include new showers and restaurants, as well as better lighting and secure fencing around rest areas so...

POLICY NEWS

2023 figures show stalling progress in reducing road fatalities in too many countries

The European Commission recently published the preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2023. Around 20,400 people were killed in road crashes in the EU last year, a small 1% decrease on 2022.  Despite some progress since the baseline year of 2019[1], few Member States are on track to meet the EU and UN target of halving the number of road deaths by 2030. Contrasting picture across Member States EU-wide, road deaths in 2023 fell by 1% on the previous year. While this represents around 2,360 fewer fatalities (-10%) compared with 2019, the downward trend has flatlined in several Member States. Since 2019, the number of road deaths has scarcely fallen in Spain, France and Italy, while it...

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