Eltis
Encyclopedia
ELTIS is short for the 'European Local Transport Information Service'. This is a (non-profit) European portal for local transport
news and events, transport measures, policies and practices implemented in cities and regions across Europe.
ELTIS — the European Local Transport Information Service — is a response to this need. An initiative of the European Commission's Directorate General for Energy and Transport (now split into Energy
and Mobility and Transport), ELTIS enables the exchange of information and experience in the field of urban transport and mobility.
It is designed for everyone involved in improving mobility, transport efficiency and safety as well as reducing the environmental impacts of transport. It is particularly useful for transport operators, managers and policy-makers. ELTIS aims to be the number one webportal on clean urban transport in Europe.
This comprehensive website contains:
The section 'NEWS OF EU INITIATIVES AND POLICIES' provides access to urban transport related European policy papers that set the framework for further action at local, regional and national level. It also points to relevant ongoing initiatives supported by the European Commission which aim to increase exchange of information and experience in order to enhance sustainable mobility in cities and regions.
'EVENTS' offers a listing of upcoming conferences, seminars, and workshops on urban transport. Where provided, on-line registration for these events is possible. You can also search an archive of past events and submit details of your own events with the form provided.
The 'LINKS' contains web links for selected European institutions, organisations and initiatives in the field of urban transport and mobility.
'CALLS AND TENDERS' provides information and links to EU funded calls for proposals and calls for tenders under various programmes relevant to urban and regional transport.
'TOOLS FOR PRACTITIONERS' provides local policy makers and officials responsible for implementing policies with access to training programmes, good practice guides, evaluation tools, practical guidelines and handbooks.
The case studies are classified into 13 local transport concepts:
The search function provides the option to search by keyword. More than 80 keywords are provided in order to facilitate the search for case studies.
Transport
Transport or transportation is the movement of people, cattle, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline, and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles, and operations...
news and events, transport measures, policies and practices implemented in cities and regions across Europe.
What is ELTIS
The efficient movement of people and goods is one of the main challenges facing most European towns and cities today. Many initiatives to improve the mobility of people and the distribution of goods in an economically and environmentally efficient manner have been launched over the past few years. In an attempt to exchange experiences, a great deal of information has already been published on the Internet and project reports, yet it is often inconsistent and hard to find.ELTIS — the European Local Transport Information Service — is a response to this need. An initiative of the European Commission's Directorate General for Energy and Transport (now split into Energy
Directorate-General for Energy (European Commission)
The Directorate-General for Energy , also internally the abbreviation ENER is used, is a Directorate-General of the European Commission...
and Mobility and Transport), ELTIS enables the exchange of information and experience in the field of urban transport and mobility.
It is designed for everyone involved in improving mobility, transport efficiency and safety as well as reducing the environmental impacts of transport. It is particularly useful for transport operators, managers and policy-makers. ELTIS aims to be the number one webportal on clean urban transport in Europe.
This comprehensive website contains:
- News on urban transport and mobility;
- Policies and initiatives of the European CommissionEuropean CommissionThe European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
; - Open project calls and tenders;
- Tools for practitioners;
- Case studies on urban transport;
- Teaching and learning materials; and
- A platform to exchange experience.
News and events
The section 'NEWS AROUND EUROPE' provides a regularly updated round-up of the latest local, regional, national and European transport news, which is relevant for local policy makers.The section 'NEWS OF EU INITIATIVES AND POLICIES' provides access to urban transport related European policy papers that set the framework for further action at local, regional and national level. It also points to relevant ongoing initiatives supported by the European Commission which aim to increase exchange of information and experience in order to enhance sustainable mobility in cities and regions.
'EVENTS' offers a listing of upcoming conferences, seminars, and workshops on urban transport. Where provided, on-line registration for these events is possible. You can also search an archive of past events and submit details of your own events with the form provided.
The 'LINKS' contains web links for selected European institutions, organisations and initiatives in the field of urban transport and mobility.
'CALLS AND TENDERS' provides information and links to EU funded calls for proposals and calls for tenders under various programmes relevant to urban and regional transport.
'TOOLS FOR PRACTITIONERS' provides local policy makers and officials responsible for implementing policies with access to training programmes, good practice guides, evaluation tools, practical guidelines and handbooks.
Case studies
The 'CASE STUDIES' offer instructive examples of innovative transport solutions. The database currently contains more than 500 good practice case studies. In addition, ELTIS gives its users the possibility to submit good practice case studies themselves. As an information dissemination tool, ELTIS offers its users the possibility to spread their good practice examples.The case studies are classified into 13 local transport concepts:
- Clean and energy-efficient vehicles, see also Sustainable transportSustainable transportSustainable transport refers to any means of transport with low impact on the environment, and includes walking and cycling, transit oriented development, green vehicles, CarSharing, and building or protecting urban transport systems that are fuel-efficient, space-saving and promote healthy...
- CyclingCyclingCycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
- Demand management and pricing
- Flexible mobility services
- Integration, intermodality, organisation of transport
- Mobility management & Travel awareness
- Public passenger transport, see Public TransportPublic transportPublic transport is a shared passenger transportation service which is available for use by the general public, as distinct from modes such as taxicab, car pooling or hired buses which are not shared by strangers without private arrangement.Public transport modes include buses, trolleybuses, trams...
- Safety and security, see Traffic Safety
- Traffic management
- TransportTransportTransport or transportation is the movement of people, cattle, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline, and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles, and operations...
and land use planning - Transport for people with reduced mobility
- Urban goods traffic / city logistics
- WalkingWalkingWalking is one of the main gaits of locomotion among legged animals, and is typically slower than running and other gaits. Walking is defined by an 'inverted pendulum' gait in which the body vaults over the stiff limb or limbs with each step...
The search function provides the option to search by keyword. More than 80 keywords are provided in order to facilitate the search for case studies.
See also
- CIVITAS (European Union)CIVITAS (European Union)CIVITAS is an initiative of the European Union to implement sustainable, clean and efficient urban transport measures. The initiative is co-ordinated by cities.-History:...
- Green transport
- Green travel
- Road safety
- SustainabilitySustainabilitySustainability is the capacity to endure. For humans, sustainability is the long-term maintenance of well being, which has environmental, economic, and social dimensions, and encompasses the concept of union, an interdependent relationship and mutual responsible position with all living and non...
- Traffic congestionTraffic congestionTraffic congestion is a condition on road networks that occurs as use increases, and is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing. The most common example is the physical use of roads by vehicles. When traffic demand is great enough that the interaction...
- Transportation planningTransportation planningTransportation planning is a field involved with the evaluation, assessment, design and siting of transportation facilities .-Models and Sustainability :...