Case study: Supporting transport decarbonisation in your municipality or local authority

1. Welcome

For us to meet our national and international climate targets, we need to decarbonise transportation and reduce our dependency on private vehicles such as cars. To do so, we need to address challenges such as congested roads, poor air quality, car dependency and limited public transport. You may be: 

• Wanting to deepen your understanding of what sustainable urban transportation could look like. 
• Interested in issues of equity and inclusion.
• Looking to get inspired by examples of local transport decarbonisation. 

By reviewing this case study, you will:

• Understand what transport decarbonisation is and why it’s important.
• Be able to list the key features of sustainable urban mobility.
• Develop an understanding of different approaches to local transport decarbonisation in Europe.

Every1 case studies aim to support conversation, reflection and action on a key topic. Case studies provide key facts, examples, practical advice and reflective questions.  

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2. Factsheet

Let’s get started! In this fact sheet you will:

• Develop an understanding of what transport decarbonisation is.
• Be able to list the key features of sustainable urban mobility.
• Explore some examples of local transport decarbonisation measures.  

Download Supporting transport decarbonisation in your municipality or local authority - EN (PDF) (338.4 KB)

Get inspired with some European examples of transport decarbonisation:  

• Review the EU Urban Mobility Observatory example Avinguda del Vallès, Barcelona – humanising the N-150 road as a metropolitan avenue.
• Head to Belgium and read the case study Smart Ways to Antwerp – Mobility management as a long-term strategy to tackle mobility challenges and improve accessibility.
• Find out more about the Cycle logistics scheme in Reggio-Emilia.
• Look at a Norwegian example in Oslo – Promoting Active Transport Modes.
• Review other EU Urban Mobility Observatory case studies.
• Finally, review the European Environment Agency article Greenhouse gas emissions from transport in Europe.

3. Reflective Questions

If you’re considering transport decarbonisation strategies, you may want to reflect on the following questions:

• What role can citizens and businesses play in co-designing local mobility plans?
• What local transportation decarbonisation measures are suitable for our city/town? 
• How might digital tools enhance public engagement in transport decarbonisation and behavioural change?
• How can we encourage all citizens to engage with transport decarbonisation? What kinds of incentives and/or information could we provide? 

4. Other Every1 Resources

You may find the following learning materials from Every1 useful: 

• The case study Digitalisation and Sustainable Mobility – The EU Policy Framework.
• The video Digital inclusion in the digital energy transition.
• The slides Get Involved in the Digital Energy Transition: 10 Easy Steps you can Take Today (for all occupants).

You can also explore our Every1 Knowledge Hub, which has more than 80 different learning materials on digital energy topics, many available in a range of European languages. 

5. Acknowledgements

This case study and its components were created by the Every1 project and are licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, unless otherwise stated.  

Main case study image: aerial view of bridge with cars by Aurelien Romain is on an Unsplash license. 

Factsheet

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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) under grant agreement No 101075596. The sole responsibility for the content of this course lies with the Every1 project and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union.