urban mobility

We are designing an obsolete future

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We are designing an obsolete future

A study in a small EU member state proposes reducing car use by 13.45% by 2040 through urban tolls and low-emission zones, sparking reactions and ultimately rejected by the Ministry of Transport. The country aims to increase public transport trips to 17% and decrease car use by 14%. Comparisons are made to other EU countries like Denmark and the Netherlands, which have successfully reduced car use through infrastructure improvements. The country is seen as lagging behind in implementing sustainable transport measures.

Cyprus mulling urban tolls to reduce car use

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Cyprus mulling urban tolls to reduce car use

The Environmental Impact Assessment for Cyprus’ National Strategic Land Transport Plan is open for public consultation until June 14, 2024. The plan aims to increase public transport usage to 17% and reduce car usage by 14%. The primary objective is to identify potential environmental impacts and propose measures to prevent or offset them. The plan includes increasing electric vehicle and hydrogen stations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as improving public transport with dedicated lanes and increased service frequencies. Measures like urban tolls and low-emission zones are proposed to discourage car use and reduce air pollution. The plan also includes incentives for sustainable transport modes and creating new job opportunities.

Cyprus Forum Cities highlights local governance and smart cities

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Cyprus Forum Cities highlights local governance and smart cities

House of Representatives President Annita Demetriou warned about forthcoming challenges in local governance during her address at the 2nd Cyprus Forum Cities event. Deputy Minister Nikodemos Damianou outlined the Cyprus government’s plans for smart city development, including the Smart Cyprus initiative. Deputy Minister Irene Piki emphasized the critical role of cities in improving citizens’ quality of life.

Conference and workshop on Larnaca multimodal mobility

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Conference and workshop on Larnaca multimodal mobility

Fact: The pilot project Seamless Shared Urban Mobility (SUM) is set to run in Larnaca in June 2024 and concerns multimodal mobility.

Limassol drivers , ‘trapped in their cars’

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Limassol drivers , ‘trapped in their cars’

Fact: Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades expressed concern about the ongoing traffic issues in Limassol and emphasized the need to address them to prevent a deterioration in people’s quality of life.

Nicosia mayoral race heats up

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Nicosia mayoral race heats up

A new challenger, Panagiotis Mentzis, backed by the Ecologists Movement, has entered the race for Mayor of Nicosia, injecting fresh energy into the campaign. Meanwhile, established candidates Nikos Tornaritis and Charalambos Prountzos are intensifying their efforts. Tornaritis, supported by centre-right parties, will present his candidacy on April 20. Prountzos, an independent candidate backed by AKEL and EDEK, has outlined his vision for Nicosia, focusing on sustainability and green initiatives. Prountzos’ plan includes ambitious targets for energy autonomy and sustainable urban mobility, as well as the creation of a digital platform called the “NicosiaApp.”

Neocleous Tower: A paradigm of sustainable and innovative workspace in Limassol

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Neocleous Tower: A paradigm of sustainable and innovative workspace in Limassol

The Neocleous Tower in Limassol is a sustainable office building that has attained LEED certification, making it the first commercial building in Cyprus to do so.

Our View: Lowering urban speed limits , – safety measure or driver torture?

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Our View: Lowering urban speed limits , – safety measure or driver torture?

The public works department has proposed reducing the speed limit in certain urban areas from 50km/h to 30km/h to reduce fatal car crashes, carbon emissions, and encourage sustainable mobility. This proposal has the support of the police. The reduced speed limit is initially planned for roads with high car traffic and pedestrian use, and roads leading to intersections with frequent accidents, specifically in Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol.