Building upon the Eurocities manifesto, the following recommendations contribute to achieving this vision and filling in the current EU mobility policy gaps in line with cities’ aspirations.

STRATEGIC MOBILITY PLAN 2025-2035 A better mobility starts in cities

In five years, zero-emission mobility in cities should become mainstream, aided by the proliferation of zero-emission vehicles and lighter transportation options. Preventive measures to free people from some of the everyday journeys that they are currently compelled to take will also contribute to aligning with climate mitigation and environmental health goals. Essential to this transition is greater EU and national support for urban and long-distance transport infrastructure investments based on newly available sustainable urban mobility indicators, with increased budget allocations, clarified rules applicable to urban areas and enhanced city involvement in decision-making.

From our streets to Europe. The 2019-2024 EU mandate has been filled with landmark achievements in the sphere of EU urban mobility policy, underpinned by the ambitions of the European Green Deal. The task of the next EU policymakers will revolve around keeping the EU on track to meet its targets for 2030 and beyond in terms of climate, road safety, air quality, noise and other Green Deal objectives.

In five years, zero-emission mobility in cities should become mainstream, aided by the proliferation of zero-emission vehicles and lighter transportation options. Preventive measures to free people from some of the everyday journeys that they are currently compelled to take will also contribute to aligning with climate mitigation and environmental health goals. Essential to this transition is greater EU and national support for urban and long-distance transport infrastructure investments based on newly available sustainable urban mobility indicators, with increased budget allocations, clarified rules applicable to urban areas and enhanced city involvement in decision-making.