Creating sustainable urban mobility

Reducing emissions by introducing more environmentally friendly vehicles, better use of public transportation and alternative modes of transport

The challenge
Cities are home to over 70 per cent of the EU population. Most journeys begin and end in cities. Almost 23 per cent of the emission from transport comes from urban transport. This includes both transportation of goods and persons. Urbanisation and the increase in commuting will challenge the transport system and as a consequence increase congestion and emissions.

The future
The emissions of urban transport can be reduced with more environmentally friendly vehicles, better use of public transport and alternative modes of transport such as bicycling and walking. Urban freight transport makes up a relatively small share of urban traffic but improving the efficiency of the ‘first and last mile’ of deliveries is of particular importance for economic growth and the reduction of emissions.

September 30, 2019
News

New metro line opens – Copenhagen’s largest construction project in 400 years

The city of Copenhagen grows by approximately 10,000 inhabitants each year and therefore the need to find sustainable transportation solutions for the city’s inhabitants and visitors increases. The new Metro line will play an important role in relieving traffic congestion and making transportation faster and easier. The driverless and fully automatic metro is expected to carry more than 100 million passengers a year.

September 18, 2019
News

Funding offered to partnerships focused on sustainable development

The next application round for P4G funding to partnerships with a sustainable business model is open. Funding of between USD 100,000 to USD 1,000,000 is available to either partnerships with a start-up or a scale-up concept.

August 06, 2019
News

Refrigeration plants and flood warning to mitigate climate impacts in developing countries

Two partnerships with Danish participation are supported by P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 – to find solutions to curb the consequences of climate change in Africa and Asia. The solutions are based on new technology and local cooperation in developing countries.

June 24, 2019
News

New Danish cycling platform aims to inspire cities across the world

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Cycling Embassy of Denmark (CED) proudly announce the launch of a new online cycling knowledge-sharing platform.

June 17, 2019
News

New research: economic and environmental benefits of using straw for biofuel

New calculations from DTU indicate that there are both economic and environmental benefits from exploiting straw for biofuel for heavy transport instead of for district heating, and there should consequently be focus on developing this technology.

May 16, 2019
News

World’s first: Copenhagen and Oslo want climate-friendly heavy machinery

Copenhagen and Oslo are collaborating on procuring climate-friendly heavy machinery. The two capitals are the first in the world with such an investment.

May 14, 2019
News

Hail a hydrogen-powered taxi on the streets of Copenhagen

It is now possible to hail a hydrogen-powered taxi on the streets of Copenhagen. The environmentally friendly taxis are part of the government’s strategy that all new taxis in Denmark will be zero emissions vehicles by 2025 and the EU wide push to accelerate the development of hydrogen technology.

March 07, 2019
News

Portugal seeks inspiration in Danish sustainable transport solutions

On February 27 Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Augusto Santos Silva, visited the newly renovated House of Green. During his visit, the minister was introduced to Danish green solutions that could assist Portugal in accelerating their journey to carbon neutrality.

February 20, 2019
News

Clean mobility: new EU standards to reduce pollution from trucks

For the first time, the European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on strict CO2 emission standards for trucks.

Product/Service

Helping Europe Reach Environmental Targets on Renewable Fuel

Topsoe’s HydroFlex™ technology produces renewable fuel from biomass and waste.

Publications

Sustainable urban transportation

It is estimated that 9 billion people will inhabit the planet by 2050 – 70% of these will live in cities. The increasing urbanisation will be a challenge to cities all over the world and the demand for new innovative solutions within urban mobility is growing. This white paper provides insight into the solutions that Denmark has to offer within urban sustainable transportation.

Publications

Urban innovation for liveable cities

A holistic approach to sustainable city solutions

Publications

Smart cities

Creating liveable, sustainable and prosperous societies

Product/Service

Smart Charging With ChargeME™

Forecasting and Scheduling of Electric Vehicle Charging

R&D Project

Future smart solutions in the metropolitan area, Nordhavn

Get an overview of the future smart energy solutions in Nordhavn smart living lab

Product/Service

2GREEN: New and intelligent traffic regulating system

Intelligent traffic control for bicycles paves the way for a sustainable and green future

Product/Service

Data Management with CPHSense

CPHSense – high quality, simple to use, plug & play air quality sensor

R&D Project

CIPED: A Compact Intelligent Powerful Electric Drivetrain

The challenge Cities are home to over 70 per cent of the EU population. Most journeys begin and end in cities. Almost 23 per cent of the emission from transport comes from urban transport. This includes both transportation of goods and persons. Urbanisation and the increase in commuting will challenge the transport system and as […]

R&D Project

Copenhagen Connecting: Driving Data to Quality Service – to the Benefit of Citizens and Businesses

The challenge Cities are home to over 70 per cent of the EU population. Most journeys begin and end in cities. Almost 23 per cent of the emission from transport comes from urban transport. This includes both transportation of goods and persons. Urbanisation and the increase in commuting will challenge the transport system and as […]

Case

CITS – Copenhagen Intelligent Traffic Solutions

The challenge Cities are home to over 70 per cent of the EU population. Most journeys begin and end in cities. Almost 23 per cent of the emission from transport comes from urban transport. This includes both transportation of goods and persons. Urbanisation and the increase in commuting will challenge the transport system and as […]

Case

Sustainable Neighbourhoods with car sharing systems

Using sustainable consumption and sharing to raise well-being in lower-income neighbourhoods

Case

Increased commuting by bike creates socio economic benefits for the region

The challenge Cities are home to over 70 per cent of the EU population. Most journeys begin and end in cities. Almost 23 per cent of the emission from transport comes from urban transport. This includes both transportation of goods and persons. Urbanisation and the increase in commuting will challenge the transport system and as […]

R&D Project

Bio-methanol based range extender for electric vehicles

The challenge Cities are home to over 70 per cent of the EU population. Most journeys begin and end in cities. Almost 23 per cent of the emission from transport comes from urban transport. This includes both transportation of goods and persons. Urbanisation and the increase in commuting will challenge the transport system and as […]

Case

Nørreport Station – Optimizing flow and bicycle parking at Denmark’s busiest traffic hub

The challenge Cities are home to over 70 per cent of the EU population. Most journeys begin and end in cities. Almost 23 per cent of the emission from transport comes from urban transport. This includes both transportation of goods and persons. Urbanisation and the increase in commuting will challenge the transport system and as […]

Case

Nordhavnen – Green Urban Development Copenhagen

The challenge Cities are home to over 70 per cent of the EU population. Most journeys begin and end in cities. Almost 23 per cent of the emission from transport comes from urban transport. This includes both transportation of goods and persons. Urbanisation and the increase in commuting will challenge the transport system and as […]

Case

Bike-Copenhagen

The challenge Cities are home to over 70 per cent of the EU population. Most journeys begin and end in cities. Almost 23 per cent of the emission from transport comes from urban transport. This includes both transportation of goods and persons. Urbanisation and the increase in commuting will challenge the transport system and as […]

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Sustainable transportation and urban planning

Sustainable transportation and urban planning

Urban mobility

Urban mobility

Cycling

Cycling

Public transportation

Public transportation

It is estimated that 9.7 billion people will inhabit the planet by 2050 – 70 per cent of these will live in cities. The increasing urbanisation will be a challenge to cities all over the world. Some of these challenges include congestion, an increase in CO2 emissions and increased pressure on the transportation system.  Hence, the demand for new innovative solutions within sustainable urban mobility is growing.

By integrating different modes of transportation, urban planning can address climate and environmental issues such as private car use and congestion, for instance through increased public transportation and facilitating greener alternatives, which saves both time and cost for people and society.

Incorporation and collaboration between several sectors, policy areas, levels of government and private stakeholders is a vital factor in mobility management. Intermobility and a flexible transportation system enable people and goods to move around more easily by combining alternative modes of transport.

Cities must be built for people in order to be sustainable, healthy and liveable. Targeted policy-making to ensure that the residents of the city are invited to walk and bike as much as possible in connection with their daily activities is a strong reinforcement of these objectives. The key is to acknowledge the importance of city space and city life as an attractive, informal and democratic meeting place for the residents in the 21st century.