http://www.eltis.org European Local Transportation Information System en-en Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:07:29 +0200 mayer@fgm.at mayer@fgm.at 1440 Three major cities in Spain's north-western region of Galicia are preparing to construct light rail systems. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=2006&mainID=461 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:01:01 +0200 Vigo is aiming to become a more sustainable and eco-friendly city, where the use of the bicycle is widely recognized. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=2007&mainID=461 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:01:01 +0200 CIVITAS II has helped to create a common vision of what cleaner and better transport can look like ... and the view is clear and bright! This publication is intended as a final brochure covering CIVITAS II (2005 - 2009). It provides a summary of the experiences of the 17 demonstration cities, which developed, implemented and tested over 200 measures as part of CIVITAS II. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=1997&mainID=461 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 The Flemish government is planning to reform car taxes. The new taxes will raise the cost of a second-hand diesel car without a particulate or soot filter by €1000. Motoring organisation VAB has warned that the extremely high rates will affect the second-hand market. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=2000&mainID=461 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 Lessons learned during the planning, implementation and operation phases of the activities of the 17 demonstration cities within CIVITAS II (2005 - 2009) are summarised in twelve Policy Advice Notes and give an idea on how to cope with urban transport problems which cities of the European Union have to face in the future. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=1998&mainID=461 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 An agreement has been signed by The Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism, Romania and RATB (Local Transport Bucharest Operator) to launch nine bus routes this month to promote touristic destinations located within 50 km of Bucharest. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=1999&mainID=461 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 Research undertaken by the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands has found that switching to hybrid cars and sustainable biofuels is cheaper and easier than introducing cars that run on hydrogen or electricity. The findings suggest hybrids on biofuels can match the level of emissions reduction of electric vehicles. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=2001&mainID=461 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 The city of London has officially launched its ambitious public bike sharing scheme with 6000 new bicycles. The initiative will allow commuters and tourists to take bikes from 400 docking stations, spaced at 300 yard intervals, for short journeys around central London. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=2002&mainID=461 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 The city of Vigo is promoting the electric car by unveiling Galicia's first parking spots with recharging facilities. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=2003&mainID=461 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 The first secure cycle parking facility at a train station in Austria has been opened in Frohnleiten near Graz. The so called 'Radhouse' is intended for commuters who arrive by bicycle at the train station and continue their journeys by train. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=2004&mainID=461 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 On September 6, the German-French TV channel ARTE will broadcast a feature programme on ageing and how to remain fit in old age by cycling, regardless of one's circumstances. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=2005&mainID=461 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 Urban consultant Jan Gehl and Walter Hook have together set out ten key steps to creating more sustainable cities in a new publication 'Our Cities Ourselves: 10 Principles for Transport in Urban Life'. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=1996&mainID=461 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 Urban transport has historically not received the attention, careful planning and financial support it deserves in order to function in a sustainable manner. To address this, this new GTZ Sourcebook module provides detailed information on the options available for financing urban transport. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=1994&mainID=461 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 From 30th August, people will be able to purchase a Toyota Prius with an optional extra: the sound of an engine. It is hoped this will improve the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=1995&mainID=461 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200 'Bicycle with a tie' is a first-of-its-kind project started by the Green Revolution Association in Bucharest, Romania to promote the bicycle as an alternative mode of transport for commuters http://www.eltis.org/show_news.phtml?newsid=1993&mainID=461 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:01:01 +0200