Sustainable & smart mobility

Among the most notable initiatives were those within the Fit for 55 package. This included the RefuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime Regulations, aimed at stepping up the supply and demand of sustainable aviation and maritime fuels, as well as setting targets for their uptake.  The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation mandated targets for the installation of recharging and refuelling points across Europe to promote the supply and use of alternative fuels.

The Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels Value Chain industry alliance was launched to bolster the supply of alternative fuels for the transport sector, focusing primarily on aviation and maritime transport, whose decarbonisation efforts will be highly dependent on the availability of greener energy sources.

The Efficient and Green Mobility package introduced proposals to modernise the trans-European transport network. This included requirements for high-speed rail tracks, trans-shipment terminals, and sustainable urban planning. The package also addressed long-distance and cross-border passenger rail, updated rules on intelligent transport services, and proposed a new framework for urban mobility.

To promote more sustainable freight transport, Commission proposals targeted rail infrastructure management, incentivising low-emission lorries, and enhancing intermodal freight competitiveness. The Commission also proposed making available more information on freight transport emissions to facilitate sustainable decision-making.

The Commission launched an EU Mission to create 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030. A Declaration on Cycling was also adopted, underscoring the Commission’s commitment to sustainable urban transport. Lastly, there is the European Mobility Week, which is the European Commission's flagship awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility. This event runs every year, and towns and cities can choose to host a car-free day, and activities to promote new infrastructure and raise awareness of sustainable mobility options. Last year, a record-breaking 3,351 towns and cities from 45 countries registered.