CIVITAS PLUS Testing Innovative Strategies for Clean Urban Transport, examples from Skopje,

MIRJANA APOSTOLOVA, City of Skopje

Regional Public Transport Seminar,   Skopje, 13 October 2011

Brasov, 02/06/2011

CIVITASKey elements

• Cities for cities

• Public private partnerships

• Political commitment

• Living “laboratories”

• Peer-to-Peer learning

Brasov, 02/06/2011

CIVITASObjectives

• Sustainable, clean and (energy)

efficient urban transport measures

• Integrated packages of technology

and policy measures

• Critical mass and markets for

innovation

Brasov, 02/06/2011

CIVITASWho benefits?

• Participating CIVITAS cities

• Citizens

• Road users

• Public transport users

• Fleet owners and municipal fleets

• Special needs community

• Transport planners

• Non CIVITAS cities

CIVITAS spreads through EuropeCIVITAS I

Projects in CIVITAS I (2002 – 2006)

CIVITAS spreads through EuropeCIVITAS I & II

Projects in CIVITAS II (2005 – 2009)

CIVITAS spreads through EuropeCIVITAS I, II & Plus

Projects in CIVITAS Plus (2008 – 2012)

CIVITAS Plus

• CIVITAS Plus is the 3rd and current phase of CIVITAS

• Runs from 2008 - 2012

• Groups 25 cities in 5 demonstration projects

• EC contribution: Euro 80 Mio

CIVITAS Themes addressed

• Alternative fuels, energy efficient vehicles

• Collective transport and integration modes

• Demand management strategies

• Mobility management

• Safety and security

• Less car dependent lifestyles

• New concepts for goods distribution

• Innovative telematics systems

CIVITAS Expected impact

• Increased energy efficiency in urban transport

• Improved road safety in urban areas• Increased share of biofuels and other

alternative fuels• Reduction of CO2, pollutant emissions

and noise• Improved efficiency and effectiveness of

urban transport and modal balance

CIVITAS Plus ProjectsRENAISSANCE

• Innovative approach in the field of sustainable development

• 42 measures to make possible the “rediscovery, preservation and enhancement of historic cities in Europe” keeping the sustainable development of the local economy, city visitors, residents and local businesses firmly in mind

• 5 historic cities: Perugia (Italy), Bath (UK), Gorna-Oryahovitsa (Bulgaria), Szczecinek (Poland), Skopje (Macedonia)

SKOPJE MEASURES

1. Conversion of public transport diesel buses to CNG alternative fuel

2. Plan for development of sustainable urban transport system

3. Integrated traffic management in the central area of Skopje

4. Introduction of real time passenger information at bus stops

Meeting location, date

CIVITAS Plus RENAISSANCE