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CIVITAS II Policy advice notes
Based on data collected from stakeholders, network members & demonstrations during the CIVITAS II project, a series of key messages regarding different elements of sustainable transport are available for policy makers. Download the leaflets in English below or visit http://www.civitas.eu/index.php?id=32 for versions in BG, DE, ES, F, IT, PL, RO
Policy notes alternative car use
Policy notes clean vehicles
Policy notes cycling & walking
Policy notes access management & parking
Policy notes logistics
Policy notes mobility management
Policy notes public transport priority
Policy notes promotion and education
Policy notes public transport information
Policy notes ticketing
Policy notes public transport quality
Policy notes traffic visualisation control
Boxed Solutions Guide for sustainable mobility
The Boxed Solutions Guide was developed within the framework of the EU funded project MoMa.BIZ (http://moma.biz/) and is intended to provide assistance and guidance to mobility managers in the designing and implementation of mobility plans in business and industrial zones (BIZ). The Boxed Solutions Guide is available at link http://moma.biz/en/documentation/what-are-boxed-solutions
Box 0: Introduction & Mobility Management
Box 1: Cycling
Navigation System for Cyclists in Rural Areas
BikeNatureGuide is a navigation system for smartphones, specifically developed for cycling in small towns and their surroundings. The app allows cyclists to plan the most cycle-friendly route to their destination, avoiding busy main roads and includes information on cultural sites, restaurants and recreational facilities. Available from app stores now!
Involving Stakeholders: Toolkit on Organising Successful Consultations :
This CIVITAS toolkit is designed for use by transport practitioners, to help them in planning, delivering and evaluating stakeholder involvement activities in the process of developing mobility measures. As well as an English language version, the brochure has been translated into Croatian and adapted to the local conditions.
Stakeholder consultation brochure_EN
Civitas_stakeholder_consultation_brochure_Croatian.pdf
BikeCityGuide - a navigation system for the urban cyclist
BikeCityGuide is an on-bike navigation system that uses GPS via a smartphone app to navigate urban cyclists to their destination via the most bicycle friendly routes - favouring cycle lanes over busy main streets. Presentation available in French only.
Presentation of BikeCityGuide
ITS knowledge resource website
Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) provide a proven set of strategies for advancing transportation safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability by integrating communication and information technology applications into the management and operation of the transportation system across all modes. Information on the benefits, costs, deployment levels, and lessons learned regarding ITS deployment and operations is available at the following link - http://www.itskrs.its.dot.gov/.
Report on pedestrian safety, urban space and health
A recently published report from OECD aims to present decision-makers with hard evidence on the important place of walking in transport policies and provides guidelines for developing a safe environment conducive to walking. Use the following link to read online or order a copy: http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/transport/pedestrian-safety-urban-space-and-health_9789282103654-en Also available in French
BikeMyMoney App
The BikeMyMoney App calculates the amount of money, CO2 and fuel saved by cycling over private car use. It currently works in more than 50 countries and is available from the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id578414850?mt=8
Map for choosing residential property on the basis of commuting times
An innovative property website now allows housebuyers to search for properties based on their commuting times to places of work by public transport. This tool may also be of use to employers considering relocation or advising employees on available, affordable housing. Visit http://property.mapumental.com/
Bet Britain Cycling 2012 guide
Get Britain Cycling 2012 is a guide for people involved in the planning, design and management of cycling strategies and infrastructure. It also examines the latest trends in professional know-how for both transport planners and highways engineers. Register at http://www.getbritaincycling.net/ to download your free guide
This section contains tools, guides, handbooks and carefully selected reports of EU-funded projects.
Topic
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans
Planning & implementation of measures
Links
European Environment Agency (EEA)
National Multimodal Journey Planners



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