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.

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.

January 21, 2019
News

Electric vehicles can actively balance the electricity grid

Results from a recently concluded research project have demonstrated that electric vehicles can support the electricity grid, even when parked. Known as project Parker, the research demonstrates that this is possible on commercial terms and across a range of car brands.

December 11, 2018
News

China’s electric power sector holds the key for the planet’s future

A huge amount of coal needs to be replaced with renewable energy sources such as wind turbines and solar panels if China is going to reach its goal of reducing CO2 emissions with 60-70 per cent by 2050.

November 14, 2018
News

The world’s largest battery-powered passenger ferries set sail

New name, new style: The previously named HH Ferries Group, which operates the busy ferry route between the Danish and Swedish coastal towns of Helsingør and Helsingborg has not only changed its name to ForSea Ferries to reflect its environmental strategy, but has also officially launched its two long-awaited, solely battery-powered passenger ferries, which are the largest of their kind.

Product/Service

Helping Europe Reach Environmental Targets on Renewable Fuels

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

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 and mobility in 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.