CIVITAS PLUS Testing Innovative Strategies for Clean Urban Transport, examples from Skopje, MIRJANA APOSTOLOVA, City of Skopje Regional Public Transport Seminar, Skopje, 13 October 2011
Brasov, 02/06/2011 CIVITAS Key elements Cities for cities Public private partnerships Political commitment Living “laboratories” Peer-to-Peer learning
Brasov, 02/06/2011 CIVITAS Objectives Sustainable, clean and (energy) efficient urban transport measures Integrated packages of technology and policy measures Critical mass and markets for innovation
Brasov, 02/06/2011 CIVITAS Who benefits? Participating CIVITAS cities Citizens Road users Public transport users Fleet owners and municipal fleets Special needs community Transport planners Non CIVITAS cities
CIVITAS spreads through Europe CIVITAS I Projects in CIVITAS I (2002 – 2006)
CIVITAS spreads through Europe CIVITAS I & II Projects in CIVITAS II (2005 – 2009)
CIVITAS spreads through Europe CIVITAS I, II & Plus Projects in CIVITAS Plus (2008 – 2012)
CIVITAS Plus CIVITAS Plus is the 3 rd and current phase of CIVITAS Runs from Groups 25 cities in 5 demonstration projects EC contribution: Euro 80 Mio
CIVITAS Themes addressed Alternative fuels, energy efficient vehicles Collective transport and integration modes Demand management strategies Mobility management Safety and security Less car dependent lifestyles New concepts for goods distribution Innovative telematics systems
CIVITAS Expected impact Increased energy efficiency in urban transport Improved road safety in urban areas Increased share of biofuels and other alternative fuels Reduction of CO2, pollutant emissions and noise Improved efficiency and effectiveness of urban transport and modal balance
CIVITAS Plus Projects RENAISSANCE Innovative approach in the field of sustainable development 42 measures to make possible the “rediscovery, preservation and enhancement of historic cities in Europe” keeping the sustainable development of the local economy, city visitors, residents and local businesses firmly in mind 5 historic cities: Perugia (Italy), Bath (UK), Gorna-Oryahovitsa (Bulgaria), Szczecinek (Poland), Skopje (Macedonia)
SKOPJE MEASURES 1. Conversion of public transport diesel buses to CNG alternative fuel 2. Plan for development of sustainable urban transport system 3. Integrated traffic management in the central area of Skopje 4. Introduction of real time passenger information at bus stops Meeting location, date
CIVITAS Plus RENAISSANCE