Regions for economic change Sharing Excellence Brussels 25

Regions for economic change Sharing Excellence Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 "The CIVITAS Initiative Developing integrated strategies for clean urban mobility" Siegfried Rupprecht

Basic Facts about CIVITAS n Demonstration programme funded by European Union (EU) • 430+ Mio € budget with 180 Mio € EU funding • Start in 2002 • Aim: Testing integrated strategies for clean urban transport n Programme for cities • Cities at the heart of local private-public • • n partnerships Political commitment & involvement as basic requirements “City laboratories” for learning and evaluating Helping to implement real change • Integrating technology & policy measures • Clean transport & energy saving • Building up critical mass & markets n Third round of projects under negotiation now "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht

Basic Facts n 3 Programme periods: • 2002 – 2006 • 2005 – 2009 • 2008 – 2012 n n 59 cities n 730+ measures in 8 policy fields n 430+ mio € budget n "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht 13 projects 180 Mio € EU funding

Policy Fields n Clean Vehicles n Collective passenger transport n New forms of vehicle use & ownership n Access restrictions & integrated pricing n Telematics & traffic management n Goods distribution n Mobility management n "Soft" measures Integrated into a comprehensive packet ! "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht

Evaluation Results from CIVITAS 1 212 19 4 measures cities years "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht

Access restrictions n Results • Major inner-city areas regulated in Barcelona, Bristol, Cork, Gdynia, Nantes & Rome n Impacts • Significant noise & air quality improvements • Reductions of congestion • High appreciation of residents, shopowners, couriers (after strong initial oppposition) n Lessons • Extremely effective tool for better air quality (quality of life in general) • Must be part of a "package" & must include consultation "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht

Parking management n Innovative measures in 10 cities: • New payment facilities • Preference to clean cars • General demand management n Very positive impacts • Best when combined with access restriction (e. g. 80% traffic reduction in Pecs) • Social acceptance high n Lessons • An efficient & flexible tool • A more acceptable use of economic instruments "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht

Integrated pricing n Results • Congestion charging in Stockholm & timebased access pricing in Rome (& several studies) • Less traffic (e. g. – 25% Stockholm) n Impacts • Air quality (& "liveability") improved (e. g. – 40% CO 2, – 13% PM in Stockholm) • Successful demand management tool n Lessons • Must be part of a package • Good public communication & consultation are crucial • Acceptance of most affected groups can be gained after successful operation "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht Rome

Car sharing & car pooling n Range of 12 measures • Car pooling for employees • Business users as target groups n Impacts • Mature concept with reproducable benefits (environment, user acceptance, urban space, public transport loyalty) • Economically profitable n Lessons • Not owning, but using a car (& paying only by its use) is still a "cultural revolution" • Supporting measure with a long-term effect on lifestyles "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht Bremen: 500. 000 km less=

Mainstreaming CIVITAS n Based on CIVITAS 1 results it is realistic to assume • 20% shift from car to collective transport • 20% bus fleet renewal (from diesel to CNG) n Overall added value compared to "business as usual" scenario (2010) • NOx – 12% SO 2 – 17% PM – 15% • CO 2 – 17% Source: TREMOVE model "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht

CIVITAS Outcomes n High overall success in implementation with impressive achievements in cities • Two thirds with "notable" or "acceptable" results n Which barriers need to be overcome? • • n Lack of stakeholder support in planning phase Insufficient feasibility planning Low involvement of suppliers/ industry Vague business case (lack of budget for operation & maintenance) What is driving success? • • • Continued political support during implementation Sustainability policies "above the parties" Links & synergies between policies & measures An agreed policy framework as reference Knowing & involving the users/ citizens in every phase (done in a professional way) • Smooth institutional framework with agreed common goals "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht

International exchange of practical lessons NIIAT Cooperation with "Clean Cities" CATS CAI-Asia CAI-LAC n n n Russia / NIS (NIIAT) China (CATS) Asia (CAI-Asia) Latin America (CAI-LAC) EC-US Cooperation with "Clean Cities" Programme "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht

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Thank you! Further information: www. civitas-initiative. eu www. eltis. org Siegfried Rupprecht s. rupprecht@rupprecht-consult. eu Tel +49. 221. 60 60 55 -11 "Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht

"Sharing Excellence" l Brussels, 25 – 26 Feb 2008 l Siegfried Rupprecht