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
Policy WG meeting: Looking ahead: Horizon 2025-2027, EU Missions & FP10
The upcoming ERRIN Policy Working Group meeting on 19 October will focus on Horizon Europe strategic planning for 2025-2027, taking stock of EU Missions and preparations to FP10. A European Commission representative will join the event to present the latest insights and discuss with members. We will also explore how ERRIN could best contribute to the ongoing work.
Horizon Europe Cluster 5 'Climate, Energy and Mobility' - Brokerage Event
GREENET, the network of Horizon Europe Cluster 5 National Contact Points, is organising a networking and brokerage event focusing on the 2024 calls for proposals from the Work Programme of Cluster 5 'Climate, Energy and Mobility'.
Horizon Europe Cluster 5 'Climate, Energy and Mobility' - Info day
The European Commission is organising an Info Day on the 2024 calls for proposals of Cluster 5 'Climate, Energy, Mobility' on 17 October.
Birmingham Tech Week 2023
Birmingham Tech Week 2023, the UK’s largest regional tech conference will take place from 16-20 October. It will be a week of events aimed at showcasing the region’s innovation opportunities to an international audience, including future mobility and decarbonisation.
EWRC side event: Climate adaptation as a driver for policy-making
Building on regional examples from Catalonia, Normandie, Mid-Norway, and South Ostrobothnia, this EWRC side event will focus on ways to ‘mainstream’ climate adaptation in regional public policies and showcase the efforts towards this process in different EU regions.
EU Regions Week: The future of transport workforce - retaining talent and developing skills for regional development
European Week of Regions and Cities explores the future of transport workforce: retaining talent and developing skills for regional development.
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 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.
NetZeroCities Call for Pilot Cities
The NetZeroCities project, in which ERRIN is a partner, has opened a second Call for Pilot Cities. Mission Cities which are not yet part of the Pilot Cities Programme can apply to test and implement innovative approaches towards rapid decarbonisation. The Call for Pilot Cities is open until 6 November 2023 17.00 CET.
ERRIN Extraordinary General Meeting on 16 November 2023 – important announcement for members
All ERRIN members are invited to save the date for the ERRIN Extraordinary General Meeting, which will take place on 16 November 2023 in the ERRIN premises. The meeting is organised to make the necessary changes to the ERRIN Articles of Association and a minimum of 2/3 of the ERRIN members must be represented. Therefore, the engagement of each member is of key importance (participation is possible online for associate members).
ERRIN is looking for a Project and Policy Manager (Climate)
ERRIN is looking for a Project and Policy Manager to join its Secretariat! The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Horizon Europe Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities and take an active role in some of the thematic working groups related to tackling climate and the green transition. Apply by 20 September!
Galician Innovation Agency (Spain) is looking for partners to form a consortium for Regional Innovation Valleys EIE call (Interconnected Innovation Ecosystems (2023.3) focused on UAVs innovation
Galician Innovation Agency (Spain) is looking for partners to join a consortium for Regional Innovation Valleys EIE (Interconnected Innovation Ecosystems (2023.3) (HORIZON-EIE-2023-CONNECT-03) on UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) innovation, with a deadline of 17 October.
RECIPROCITY Catalogue of Mobility Solutions
The RECIPROCITY project, in which ERRIN is a partner, has published a helpful “Catalogue of Mobility Practices”. This guide is for regions and cities, as well as mobility providers, interested in replicating sustainable and innovative mobility solutions.
Latest Updates
- By Simon De Wachter
Partner search for H2020-call on battery packs for electric vehicles
Kerv Automotive is searching for partners for the H2020-call on battery packs for electric vehicles. Our goal is to produce a ‘slim’ compact vehicle (fully 2 seater) which benefits all items related to a light vehicle and combines -due to the tilting design- a small shaped design with the comfort and safe form of transportation which is also an exciting experience.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
EIT selects winning innovation partnerships in Urban Mobility and Manufacturing
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced the winning teams that will set up Innovation Communities: EIT Manufacturing and EIT Urban Mobility.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
"More EU Budget for Transport" coalition is looking for supporters!
Do you believe that without strong EU investment in transport, the EU plan to create well-working & zero-carbon transport across the EU will not materialise? Do you think that the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport budget should increase in the period 2021-2027?
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
European Review of Regional Logistics 4-2017
Open ENLoCC, the European Network of Regional Logistics Competence Centers, has launched the attached newest issue of its quarterly “European Review of Regional Logistics”.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
SESAR Innovation Days (SIDs)
The SESAR Innovation Days (SIDs) serve as the primary platform for the SESAR Joint Undertaking to share advancements and disseminate research findings related to air traffic management (ATM). The SIDs invite contributions from the ATM research community through an open call. The event will take place on 12-15 November 2024.
- By Daniele Ruggiano
Clean Energy Transition Partnership Annual Conference 2024
The Clean Energy Transition Partnership is organising its annual conference online on 22-23 October 2024. During several sessions, participants will get the chance to contribute to important policy discussions, learn more about how CETPartnership contributes to achieving the clean energy transition goals and engage in networking with several stakeholders.