The Urban Transition Mission (UTM) and the transnational R&I funding platform Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) are co-organizing a webinar series titled Cities on the move! Driving the innovative transition of urban mobility. This series aims to be a vital platform for discussion and exchange, offering city representatives and urban mobility experts practical, replicable solutions to shape the future of their communities.
Cities are epicentres for economic, societal and cultural change, where global trends and policies materialise at the local level. As a result, city administrations worldwide must continuously anticipate, respond to and adapt to these dynamics, often needing to reflect and improve how they deal with uncertain developments.
Urban mobility is one such area of ever-evolving transformation, where diverse and often competing flows of movement intersect daily at scale – motorised traffic with pedestrians and cyclists, private vehicles merging with public transport, serving personal needs alongside commercial logistics and public services.
This four-part series beginning 26 February 2026 will focus on how cities can leverage innovative policies and advanced technologies—especially AI-supported, digital, data-driven, and IoT-infrastructural solutions—to achieve net-zero, resilient, and human-centred urban transitions.
Webinar schedule:
The series consists of four themed webinars, each scheduled for 13:30–15:00 CET/UTC+1 (note the time difference for the last session due to daylight savings):
1. Pumping the brakes on urban emissions with mobility planning tools
Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Focus: Exploring the practical application of Urban Vehicle Access Regulations (UVAR), Low Emission Zones (LEZ), and other data-driven strategies to reduce emissions and optimize urban space.
Register here for 26 February 2026
2. Accelerating the implementation of active mobility in cities
Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Focus: Addressing challenges in prioritizing walking and cycling by showcasing concrete approaches for planning infrastructure and integrating multi-modal strategies.
Register here for 5 March 2026
3. Putting citizen needs in the driver’s seat for inclusive urban spaces and mobility
Date: Thursday, 26 March 2026
Focus: Highlighting citizen-centric planning and engagement methods to design transport systems and urban environments that are more inclusive, equitable, and sensitive to diverse target groups.
Register here for 26 March 2026
4. Steering towards sustainability via electrified transport
Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026 (13:30–15:00 CEST/UTC+2)
Focus: Providing insights into how electrification—including e-buses, charging infrastructure, and grid integration—can effectively drive the decarbonisation of urban transport systems.
Register here for 9 April 2026
Each webinar will be a moderated discussion, facilitated by UTM and DUT, and feature city representatives and other mobility/transport experts as speakers, discussing their experience with planning, financing, infrastructure, and public engagement.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from lessons learned, challenges faced, and replicable solutions for the future of urban mobility in your city!
