EIT Urban Mobility to appoint external experts throughout Europe

EIT Urban Mobility opened a call for expressions of interest as it is forming a pool of independent contractors. The deadline is April 30. EIT Urban Mobility is looking for external experts in innovation, business creation, education, citizen engagement, the Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS), and its Factory. The independent contractors may assist in a wide […]

News April 24, 2020

Video: Mayors of Western Balkan’s capitals as Sustainable Urban Mobility Ambassadors

During the European Mobility Week 2019, GIZ Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe – Energy Efficiency (ORF-EE) supported Western Balkan’s capitals and many cities and municipalities in promoting sustainable urban mobility measures. The mayors of six Western Balkan capitals had an important role in this initiative acting as true Sustainable Urban Mobility Ambassadors. The mayors […]

News March 17, 2020

Serbia to subsidize electric vehicles, hybrids, citing air pollution

The Ministry of Environmental Protection said the Government of Serbia issued a decree on subsidizing the purchases of new all-electric vehicles – including motorcycles and three-wheelers – and hybrids, following a decision in January to fight air pollution. The move is a part of measures to directly support environmentally friendly transportation as well, the statement […]

News March 13, 2020

Policy brief on sustainable urban mobility for members of Parliament of Montenegro

National parliamentarians and parliamentary staff of Montenegro received a policy brief on sustainable urban mobility, prepared by local experts. GIZ expert Aljaž Plevnik shared his experience from Slovenia on the importance of the national level for the implementation of local sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs). Lawmakers and parliamentary staff gathered at the Parliament of Montenegro […]

News March 4, 2020

Podgorica City Assembly adopts Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan – Efficient, secure and accessible transport for all

The local parliament of Podgorica has adopted its very first Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP). In a highly participatory process aimed at taking a human-centered perspective, the plan has been developed over the past 10 months. A growing and modern capital, Podgorica has witnessed a variety of concerns on transport and quality of life: While […]

News February 28, 2020