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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How the Future Park Highway Will Change the Main Southern Access to the City

The Buenos Aires government is implementing the Dellepiane Masterplan to modernize the southern access highway, enhancing safety and urban connectivity.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blue Zone on the waterfront of João Pessoa begins on three avenues starting Saturday (28), says Semob-JP

The Blue Zone parking system in João Pessoa will be expanded on three avenues starting Saturday, aiming to improve traffic flow and parking accessibility.

Feb 27 • 22:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the app that tells you in real time when your bus arrives

A new app called Cuándo SUBO enables Argentinian users to access real-time bus arrival information, thereby improving urban mobility.

Feb 27 • 20:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New laws create Executive Taxi and Tourism Taxi in João Pessoa; understand the rules

João Pessoa has introduced two new taxi categories, Executive Taxi and Tourism Taxi, through municipal laws aimed at regulating the taxi service.

Feb 27 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Smart App Tips for Women Teach Europe About Movement Safety

A doctoral thesis highlights how smart apps can enhance women's mobility in conservative societies and their implications for safety perceptions in Western countries.

Feb 27 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The gates of Barcelona

The article discusses Barcelona's efforts to improve urban accessibility and sustainability in light of its metropolitan flows.

Feb 27 • 04:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Intermittent Traffic Lights: What They Mean

The article explains the purpose and significance of intermittent traffic lights in Argentina, clarifying their functionality and the rules associated with them.

Feb 27 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PI government authorizes more than R$ 7.6 million for paving in Demerval Lobão

The government of Piauí has allocated over R$ 7.6 million for urban mobility improvements in Demerval Lobão, focusing primarily on paving works.

Feb 26 • 18:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Smart Mobility and Social Justice: Athens' New Challenge

Athens is increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into urban mobility, raising questions about social equity and the distribution of technological benefits.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

For the 5th consecutive year, Jacareí has the safest traffic in the Vale do Paraíba

Jacareí recorded the lowest number of traffic fatalities among municipalities with over 200,000 residents in 2025, making it the safest city in its region for the fifth year in a row.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

They provide encouragement: An e-taxi for short distances

A new electric taxi model designed for short-distance travel was showcased at the International Motor Show in Germany.

Feb 25 • 13:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Smart Mobility: Who is Really Leading Us into the New Era of Transportation?

The article discusses how artificial intelligence can transform urban environments into learning, predictive organisms for smarter mobility solutions.

Feb 24 • 14:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The eVTOL Flying Car and the Future of Mobility

A new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flying car has been unveiled in Tokyo, designed for urban mobility as an aerotaxi, offering environmental benefits from reduced emissions and noise pollution.

Feb 24 • 10:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Access link from Via Sul to Wall Ferraz Bridge is inaugurated this Monday (23) in Teresina

A new access link from Via Sul to the Wall Ferraz Bridge in Teresina was inaugurated on Monday, November 23, as part of a project to improve urban mobility.

Feb 23 • 09:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Waymo’s cheaper robotaxi tech could help expand rides fast

Waymo has launched its sixth-generation driver hardware, promising lower costs and the potential to expand its driverless ride services across more cities in the U.S.

Feb 22 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Accidents and Traffic, a Persistent Problem

Heavy rainfall has exacerbated traffic and mobility issues in the urban concentration of Greater Guayaquil, highlighting long-standing problems.

Feb 21 • 23:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Change in bus signage and new lines: check changes in public transportation in Presidente Prudente

Presidente Prudente is implementing significant changes to its public transportation system, including new express bus lines aimed at improving mobility for residents.

Feb 21 • 14:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New figures: Young people from wealthy families dominate the housing market in major cities

A new analysis reveals that young people from wealthy families have a significantly higher chance of buying their first home in urban areas compared to others.

Feb 20 • 15:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico City: How to Avoid Traffic Collapse

The article addresses the severe urban traffic congestion in Mexico City and proposes a shift in strategy to prevent functional mobility collapse.

Feb 18 • 08:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

It’s hard to get cheaper, but what do you have to sacrifice? A test of a Chinese electric car begins

The article discusses the emergence of affordable electric vehicles, particularly focusing on the Chinese Leapmotor T03, amid challenges faced by small cars in recent years.

Feb 15 • 04:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tomašević's 'benefits': Official bicycles introduced for employees

Tomislav Tomašević has introduced official bicycles for city employees in Zagreb to improve mobility and reduce car usage.

Feb 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Transport Will Have Special Scheme for Carnival in Macaé

Macaé's public transport will operate under a special scheme during the Carnival to accommodate residents and tourists with increased bus services.

Feb 13 • 15:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Municipality spares motorcycles. And penalizes 5 stars and "AirBnb"

The municipality has extended the exemption for motorcycles from access restrictions in urban areas until 2027 amidst political maneuvering ahead of elections.

Feb 13 • 07:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bicycle Block in BH gathers cyclists with 'costumed' bikes, lights, and lots of 'box sound' in a street party atmosphere

The Bloco da Bicicletinha in Belo Horizonte combines carnival festivities with a cycling parade, encouraging urban mobility in a fun atmosphere.

Feb 13 • 00:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Maglev Train: The Floating Tram is Back

The Maglev train, developed by the company Max Bögl, aims to revolutionize public transport with its innovative design 20 years after the original concept's discontinuation.

Feb 12 • 10:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new motorcycle is launched that promises low maintenance costs to the Argentine market

Kymco has launched the Super 8 150 CBS scooter in Argentina, emphasizing low maintenance costs and urban mobility.

Feb 12 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The second phase of changes in collective transport begins on Sunday in Presidente Prudente; see what changes

The second phase of changes to collective transport in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, will commence on Sunday with the launch of new express lines.

Feb 11 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain causes flooding on streets and avenues in Natal this Wednesday (11)

Heavy rain in Natal has led to significant flooding in various streets and avenues throughout the city.

Feb 11 • 11:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Cities Have No Choice: Fewer Cars, More Buses and Trains

Public transport employees in Munich and Nuremberg are striking, highlighting the essential role of public transport in urban functionality.

Feb 10 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Electric flying: German VTOL starts testing operation

A German startup, ERC, has successfully tested the largest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the EU, named 'Romeo', amidst challenges faced by other companies like Lilium and Volocopter.

Feb 10 • 07:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Slow Drive Transition: Electric Cars Currently Have Little Chance in the City

The popularity of electric cars is rising mainly among homeowners and residents of small towns, while city dwellers face challenges in charging their vehicles, according to a new study.

Feb 10 • 05:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

With new technology and more units, Governor Durazo modernizes transportation in Sonora

Governor Alfonso Durazo is modernizing public transportation in Sonora with an investment of over 616 million pesos, adding 420 new units and implementing advanced technology for better service and safety.

Feb 9 • 20:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new pioneering means of transport has started operating in the region

A new electric and autonomous transport system called Bondi Urbano Digital has been inaugurated in Brazil, marking a significant advancement in urban mobility.

Feb 9 • 18:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the megaproject in the City that promises to reduce travel time between the south and north to almost half

The Trambús, set to launch in 2026, aims to significantly cut travel time between the southern and northern regions of Buenos Aires using exclusive lanes and electric vehicles.

Feb 9 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Inspired by Rio, Buenos Aires mobilizes to save its last tram line

Buenos Aires is making efforts to preserve its last tram line, which has been in operation for nearly 40 years, amid threats of closure due to lack of investment.

Feb 8 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation removes abandoned vehicles and strengthens the fight against dengue in Bragança

The Municipal Secretary of Urban Mobility in Bragança Paulista has launched an operation to identify and remove abandoned vehicles from public streets to enhance urban organization and address health concerns related to dengue transmission.

Feb 6 • 21:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Civinity announces an open tender for up to 350 electric vehicles: one of Lithuania’s largest fleet-greening initiatives

Civinity has launched a significant tender to acquire up to 350 electric vehicles as part of its initiative to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable mobility in urban areas.

Feb 6 • 14:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Plug-in hybrids are increasingly driving the light commercial vehicle market

Plug-in hybrids are reducing operational costs without sacrificing functionality, particularly in urban and suburban applications, with Ford offering a wide range of PHEV commercial vehicles in Poland.

Feb 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Turning troublesome electric scooters into jobs for the elderly... Ansan's 'reverse thinking'

The city of Ansan is addressing the issue of improperly parked electric scooters by linking their management to job opportunities for the elderly, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and mobility.

Feb 6 • 07:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shows, traffic scheme and safety, health and express buses: check out services for the carnival in Olinda

The special service scheme for Carnival 2026 in Olinda was announced, covering safety, health, mobility, urban cleaning, and social assistance.

Feb 5 • 18:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

States fast-track urban transport reforms to unlock funding

State transport commissioners in Nigeria are expediting urban mobility reforms to prepare viable infrastructure projects for World Bank financing under the National Urban Mobility Programme following a recent stakeholders' forum addressing an urban transport crisis.

Feb 4 • 00:20 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Pere Navarro, director of the DGT: "You don't go to the center in an electric or diesel car, you go with public transport"

Pere Navarro, the director of the DGT, emphasizes the need to prioritize public transport over private vehicles in urban areas to address mobility challenges.

Jan 14 • 14:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Benchmark for Municipal Planning: "Safe and Good Mobility for All"

A coalition of unions, social, transport, and environmental groups is urging Bavarian municipalities to prioritize safe and good mobility for all in their planning to enhance space for cyclists and pedestrians.

Jan 12 • 15:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tomašević's traffic 'solutions': New pedestrian zones in the center and expansion of paid parking zones

Zagreb's traffic situation, worsened by recent policies under Tomislav Tomašević, has led to announcements of new pedestrian zones and extended paid parking areas in an effort to improve urban mobility.

Jan 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD - A True Revolution in Automotive is Just Beginning

Volkswagen is entering a transformative phase in autonomous driving, aiming to lead the automotive industry by creating a complete and scalable urban mobility system.

Jan 10 • 07:59 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Berlin's referendum for car-free city starts: The turnaround of the turnaround

A new referendum aims to redefine urban traffic in Berlin as mobility policies struggle under the current Schwarz-Rot (black-red) coalition government.

Jan 9 • 11:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New pedestrian and bicycle bridges are being built. And they change urban mobility

The article discusses the investments in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in Polish cities and their impact on urban mobility, supported by EU funds.

Jan 5 • 17:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Citroen e-C3: compact, accessible and perfect for moving around the city

The new ë-C3 by Citroën aims to make electric mobility accessible to everyone, offering a modern, well-equipped, and competitively priced city car designed for stress-free urban commuting.

Jan 5 • 09:34 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Important changes in the SER zone of Madrid in 2026: more hours and spaces and the option to 'unpark'

Significant changes to regulated parking in Madrid will take place in 2026, including extended hours and additional spaces, along with a new feature allowing vehicles to 'unpark'.

Jan 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Beyond the V-16 beacon: four other traffic regulations that also come into effect this January

Starting in January 2026, drivers in Spain will encounter several regulatory changes aimed at enhancing road safety and addressing new forms of urban mobility, including regulations affecting both conventional vehicles and Personal Mobility Vehicles (VMP) such as electric scooters.

Jan 2 • 13:05 UTC

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