Championing healthy, climate-friendly transport in cities
We are Europe’s largest network of organisations on a mission to build public support for cities to shift from polluting vehicles to active, shared and electric mobility.
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THE DANGEROUS RISE OF BONNET HEIGHT, AND THE CASE TO CAP IT
Average bonnet height in newly-sold cars is increasing by half a centimetre (0.5 cm) a year, reaching 83.8 cm in 2024, up from 76.9 cm in 2010.
CITY RANKING 2025: STREETS FOR KIDS, CITIES FOR ALL
We’ve analysed 36 European cities to see how they’re progressing in creating transport systems that prioritise the needs of children - check out the results!
ZERO-EMISSION FLEETS IN CITIES: E-VAN MARKET IS READY
All European capitals could introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 and have enough made-in-Europe e-vans to meet the requirements.
WHY CITIES MATTER
Almost 3 in 4 Europeans live in cities and urban mobility is responsible for 23% of the EU’s CO2 emissions from transport.
European cities can lead the way with breakthrough clean transport solutions. Most city trips are short, making walking, cycling and shared mobility options better than getting in the car.
Clean Cities Newsroom
UK CAR OWNERS SAY SUPERSIZED SUVS “NOT NECESSARY IN TOWNS AND CITIES”
Campaigners are warning about the new phenomenon of ‘carspreading’ with supersized SUVs crowding out space in towns and cities.
11 February
EUROPE’S CAPITALS COULD BE FREE OF PETROL AND DIESEL FLEETS BY 2030
All European capitals could introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 and have enough made-in-Europe e-vans to meet the requirements.
23 October
BUSINESSES WARN MAYOR AGAINST ‘CHOKING OFF’ SWITCH TO ELECTRIC VANS
More than 40 businesses including the AA, Ocado and Openreach are urging the Mayor of London to support a switch to electric vans.
6 October