CIVITAS PLUS Skopje sustainable transport measures

MIRJANA APOSTOLOVA, City of Skopje

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CIVITASKey elements

• Cities for cities

• Public private partnerships

• Political commitment

• Living “laboratories”

• Peer-to-Peer learning

CIVITASObjectives

• Sustainable, clean and (energy)

efficient urban transport measures

• Integrated packages of technology

and policy measures

• Critical mass and markets for

innovation

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CIVITASWho benefits?

• Participating CIVITAS cities

• Citizens

• Road users

• Public transport users

• Fleet owners and municipal fleets

• Special needs community

• Transport planners

• Non CIVITAS cities Skopje, 17.09.2012

CIVITAS spreads through EuropeCIVITAS I, II & Plus

Projects in CIVITAS Plus (2008 – 2012)

CIVITAS Plus RENAISSANCE

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

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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

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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)

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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

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CIVITAS MEASURES UP SCALING

• EBRD Loan – Adaptive traffic control

• PPP contracts for AVL and real time information system

• New busses

• New strategy for urban transport

• Tram line

• Underground lineSkopje, 17.09.2012

Recommendations

• a) Involve politicians and build their “ownership” of the project The initial “ignorance” of the project was changed after active involvement the politicians and councillors in project activities. PAC representatives give important support in measure prioritization.

• b) Open minded environment. During the project an open-minded environment was created, that inspires creative thinking, innovation, and thought-provoking dialogue amongst the project participants. It have changed the way of thinking about environmental issues, and help understanding that making local changes does make a collective difference and belongings of sustainable and innovative society.

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