The AUTONOMY Digital is a world-leading new mobility event that aims to accelerate the transition to more sustainable and smarter cities. Taking place this year in a virtual setup due to the ongoing pandemic, it was one of the largest, with 200 exhibitors from around the world demonstrating their new mobility solutions and cutting-edge innovations to over 8,000 attendees.
As part of the conference, the ICLEI Sustainable Mobility team organized the following industry talks.
Healthy & Happy City through walking and cycling
4th Nov 1630-1710 CEST
The image of a city should be filled with people and not cars along with buildings and tree cover in the background. Urban interventions are aimed to prioritize walking and cycling and move away from private vehicle oriented planning. In previous years, many cities around the globe are converting streets for walking and cycling resulting in a reduction of traffic congestion, air pollution, and traffic accidents. Walking and cycling are the healthiest ways to get around our cities, providing valuable physical activity for people on a daily basis. These forms of active mobility also generate indirect public health benefits by reducing the use of automobiles, thus diminishing air, water, and noise pollution and the overall level of traffic danger. Walking and cycling infrastructure must be safe, well-designed, and well-connected.
This session discussed various aspects of city planning and the integration of walking and cycling for a HEALTHY & HAPPY CITY.
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EcoLogistics Cities: Front runners in sustainable urban freight
5th Nov 1630-1710 CEST
Freight transport is at the core of today’s global economy; in emerging regions such as Asia, the logistics industry accounts for 15-25 percent of GDP. However, urban freight also causes adverse impacts to cities, including traffic congestion, poor air quality, noise pollution, and the intensity of road accidents. Global freight demand is estimated to triple between 2015 and 2050 and the ability to move goods efficiently has become the lifeblood of economic development, particularly in cities that generate over 80 percent of global GDP and an estimated 75 percent of global emissions (ITF 2019). Over the past twenty years, cities in Europe, North America, and Japan have begun to experiment with innovative urban freight solutions, while in low-income countries there is little awareness or demand for sustainable urban logistics.
This session discussed the front-runner cities; Taoyuan, Santa Fe, and Pasig, which manage their freight movements in sustainable ways. It highlighted the challenges and opportunities in the area of urban freight transport and how solutions are localized for replications in other cities.
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