| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
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| Series Title | At a Glance |
| Series Details | 01.12.15 |
| Publication Date | 01/12/2015 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog, Overview |
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Cities are home to more than 70% of the EU population and generate about 85% of its GDP. As urban mobility relies heavily on conventionally fuelled private cars, cities suffocate from traffic congestion and pollution. Furthermore, urban CO2 emissions account for about 23% of the EU total and reducing them is key for meeting the EU's emissions reduction targets – in the spotlight with the ongoing COP21 Paris climate conference. The sustainable mobility concept addresses urban issues as a whole, promoting a shift towards greener transport, to make cities more liveable. |
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| Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2015/572788/EPRS_ATA(2015)572788_EN.pdf |
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| Subject Categories | Geography, Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
