Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of Transport Working Group.
Transport
The Working Group promotes cooperation and facilitates dialogue between regions in the field of transport, mobility and logistics as well as with the EU institutions to raise awareness of the regional and local dimensions of the thematic areas. The group fosters discussion on new developments in EU policy and facilitates project development and participation in European projects.
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Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027
The topic of widening gathers high attention in the discussions around the next European Framework Programme for R&I, raising questions with the potential to influence not only the Widening sub-
Policy WG meeting: Role of EU Missions in FP10
ERRIN has been closely involved in the design and implementation of the EU Missions since their inception. Missions remain one of the network's priorities and were one of the four main areas of focus
Cities Mission: Experiences and lessons learned from the Climate City Contract process
As a follow-up to the Smart Cities Working Group meeting organised in 2023, the Working Group is inviting two cities that have successfully developed their Climate City Contracts to share their
WG Related Events
SMART HY-AWARE - Final Dissemination Event
The Interreg Europe Project Smart Hy-Aware is organising a Final Dissemination Conference. The project concerns hydrogen-based mobility. The event will conclude four years of interregional exchange, learning and cooperation between partners from Italy, Hungary, the UK, Greece, The Netherlands and Spain. The event will take place on 20 June in Brussels.
6th European climate change adaptation conference
The 6th European climate change adaptation conference, ECCA 2023, takes place from 19 to 21 June 2023.
Second Forum of the Mission adaptation to climate change
The annual Forum of the Mission adaptation to climate change will be the moment to take stock, identify issues, steer the Mission and define the path ahead.
EU Green Week - Skills for Green Infrastructure
Helsinki, Oslo, Greater Copenhagen and Stockholm EU Offices are hosting an EU Green Week partner event on Skills for Green Infrastructure on 8 June from 10:00-12:00. This event will discuss the shortage of skills related to the green transition, training options and green solutions.
Transport Decarbonisation: Hydrogen's Role in Meeting Net Zero Ambitions
Scotland House Brussels and UK Transport in Europe are delighted to invite you to Scotland House for an in-person event on 6 June 2023. Currently one of the largest global emitters of greenhouse gases, the transport sector’s decarbonisation is absolutely crucial to achieving Net Zero ambitions.
Info session on Technical Assistance EU Mission Adaptation
This online event is for Charter Signatories to receive further information about the technical assistance services offered by MIP4Adapt.
WG Documents
RECIPROCITY Policy Paper on Drones
Through this position paper, RECIPROCITY presents a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at aiding local and regional authorities and European institutions in supporting the use of drones for passengers and goods transportation at local level.
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
ERRIN Transport WG opinion on new European Freight and Logistic Roadmap
This opinion paper produced by ERRIN's Transport WG presents the actions implemented by public and private actors involved in the return of logistics to planning policies, particularly in the field of urban logistics and freight.
ETMA, POLIS & UITP Statement on future EU legislation on integrated ticketing/MaaS/ ITS directive revision
EMTA, POLIS and UITP have produced a joint statement expressing their views and expectations regarding a future legislative initiative on integrated ticketing in the framework of the revision of the ITS Directive.
ERRIN opinion on the revision of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Guidelines
Adoption of the ERRIN opinion on the revision of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Guidelines.
WG Related Content
ERRIN at the EWRC 2023
The European Week of Cities and Regions (EWRC) has come to an end. This year’s edition has been particularly rich in ERRIN’s involvement, with the Secretariat co-organising four events, promoting projects, and the Working Group Leaders participating in several panel discussions.
Shape ERRIN's agenda 2024 - Annual Member Survey
In view of the annual strategy workshops that we will organise with all the Working Group (WG) and Task Force (TF) leaders in the second half of November, all members are invited to provide input on priorities, topics, and activities that should be addressed in 2024. The input can be provided by 31 October 2023.
Lyon Métropole seeks to join a consortium for Horizon Europe call on Zero Pollution
Lyon Métropole would be interested in joining a consortium as a partner working on the topic of urban pollution and population exposure. The consortium would work to better understand the scope of the problem and contribute to identifying actions that could be promoted to better protect both its population and environment.
169 country actions in support of the New European Innovation Agenda
On 19 September 2023, the European Commission published the list of actions that Member States and Associated Countries to Horizon Europe are so far undertaking or planning to undertake in support of one or more of the five flagships of the New European Innovation Agenda, including Flagship 3 closely followed by ERRIN. 20 countries have so far reported 169 actions in total, with their scope ranging from regional, through national to European.
Management Board elections 2023 – call for nominations launched!
Every year ERRIN holds elections for the Management Board. Becoming a member of the Board offers a great opportunity to develop ERRIN further and strategically lead the network’s activities. You can put forward your candidature for this year’s elections until 5 October.
ERRIN contribution to the European roadmap for Hydrogen Valleys
The discussions around the development of the Hydrogen Valleys are gaining momentum with the European Commission's open consultation on the topic. ERRIN submitted an input paper based on its members' needs, challenges, and solutions. This paper outlines how local and regional governments address hydrogen-related challenges and recognises the importance of Hydrogen Valleys as place-based innovation ecosystems bringing together key stakeholders engaged in developing hydrogen solutions.
Latest Updates
- By Heidi Johansson
Call for successful co-creation projects and activities
ERRIN, as a partner in the MOSAIC project, is collecting successful examples of co-creation projects or activities, which can be used as reference in the MOSAIC project’s research work around co-creation as Open Innovation. The deadline for submissions is Friday 14th May.
- By Hilary Webb
Call for input - Dialogue with European Commission on Mission Starfish 2030
ERRIN is organising an informal discussion together with the European Commission on the Mission area: healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters with a particular focus on exploring the proposed 'area-based lighthouse demonstrators'. Ahead of the dialogue, ERRIN members are invited to provide input.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
EU consultation: New EU urban mobility framework roadmap
The EC has recently published its new urban mobility framework roadmap, open for consultation until 25 May. Feedback will be taken into account for further development and fine-tuning of the initiative.
- By Hilary Webb
Digital Green Certificate proposed to facilitate safe free movement
The European Commission is proposing the creation of a Digital Green Certificate in order to facilitate safe free movement inside the EU during the pandemic.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
Involve your city in the RECIPROCITY project on smart and clean mobility!
ERRIN is looking for additional cities and municipalities interested in being involved in the RECIPROCITY activities. The project goal is to support Europe’s efforts to transform cities into climate-resilient, connected multimodal nodes for smart and clean mobility.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
New ERRIN project "RECIPROCITY" to foster replication of innovative mobility concepts across Europe
ERRIN has become a partner in a Horizon 2020 funded project "Replication of innovative concepts for peri-urban, rural or inner-city mobility" (RECIPROCITY), where it will lead the activities on sharing and replicating policy and regulation.