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  1. Peoples’ Climate Vote 2024 results are in

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    Source: United Nations Development Programme

    The 2024 edition of the Peoples’ Climate Vote represents the world’s largest independent public opinion survey on climate change

    As the second iteration of the survey, the results expand on the 2021 inaugural survey by including over 73,000 participants across 77 countries, covering 87% of the global population. Utilising randomised telephone polling, this edition offered anyone with mobile access the opportunity to share their perspective on climate change, significantly increasing the survey’s inclusivity compared to its first edition, which spanned 50 countries and 17 languages.

    The release of the Peoples’ Climate Vote 2024 aligns with a critical period in global climate action and policy development, capturing public sentiment on climate impacts and desired responses from global leaders. In the past year, major scientific organisations have noted that climate change is progressing more rapidly than anticipated, while global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue to rise amidst escalating international tensions and conflict. Extreme weather events intensified in 2023, with record-setting wildfires in Canada, catastrophic flooding in Greece, Bulgaria, Türkiye, and Libya, and Cyclone Freddy—recorded as the longest-lasting tropical cyclone—affecting Mozambique and Madagascar. These events impacted every continent, with vulnerable populations experiencing particularly severe consequences, many of whom remain in recovery.

    The report’s key findings are structured into four sections:

    1. The Peoples’ Perspective, detailing public experiences of climate change and its impacts on daily life.
    2. The Peoples’ Stocktake, which addresses public perceptions of current climate actions.
    3. Peoples’ Priorities, focusing on the climate initiatives that citizens wish to see from their governments.
    4. Peoples’ Call for Collaboration, outlining public interest in international cooperation on climate action.

    This framework aims to support decision-makers by providing a clear understanding of global climate perspectives as countries refine their climate action strategies.

    Click here to read the full report.

  2. New data identifies trends and challenges for e-bike adoption in Germany

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    Source: SAZ Bike

    A recent report from IoT Venture GmbH highlights the growing popularity of e-bikes in Germany, presenting statistics on usage, CO2 savings, and the ongoing issue of theft.

    E-bike usage report

    E-bike adoption in Germany continues to surge, with remarkable figures recorded in the third quarter of 2024. According to the report, cyclists covered a total of 2.3 million kilometers during this period, marking a 33% increase compared to the previous quarter, this figure is equivalent to 57 trips around the globe. September 22nd was a standout day, with over 201,000 kilometers traveled by e-bikes across the country.

    Key figures and insights

    Notably, weekday journeys are typically shorter than those on weekends. Half of the rides during the week are less than 3.81 kilometers, while weekend trips average 4.3 kilometers. E-bike riders also contributed to significant calorie consumption and CO2 reduction, burning an average of 78.5 kilocalories per ride and saving approximately 399 grams of CO2. Over the past three months, e-bike use saved an impressive 2,760 tons of CO2, roughly equivalent to the emissions of a large cruise ship traveling from Barcelona to Oslo.

    Tuesdays and Thursdays are the most popular days for e-bike usage, with cities like Berlin, Frankfurt, and Hamburg leading in the number of rides. A heat map of Frankfurt revealed that routes around the exhibition grounds were especially popular during Eurobike.

    Challenges of e-bike usage

    Despite the positive trends, theft remains a major concern, particularly in large cities. Around 80% of reported e-bike thefts occur in urban areas, with significantly fewer cases in rural regions.

    The report’s findings are based on data from over 100,000 GPS trackers, providing a comprehensive view of current e-bike trends and challenges in Germany. As urban mobility evolves, e-bikes are expected to continue playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation.

  3. CoMo Bike Share Annual Reports, UK and Scotland

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    Source: CoMoUK

    The CoMoUK annual Bike Share Report (released for the UK and Scotland) provides key insight into understanding the performance and impacts of the UK’s bike share schemes.

    The 8th annual report provides new insights into the impact of bike share schemes, with CoMoUK highlighting “It provides new evidence for the positive environmental, economic and social effects of bike share schemes on individuals and communities. More than two thirds of respondents reported an increase in their trips by bike. This will be supported by greater access to e-bikes. E-bikes now outnumber conventional pedal bikes in the fleets of UK bike share schemes. 57% of the approximate 25 million hires per year, (between September 2022 and September 2023), were made with e-bikes.”

    Key findings

    1. Bike sharing motivates people to take up cycling.

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    2. Bike share incentivises more cycling journeys.

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    3. Bike share increases levels of physical activity.

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    4. Bike share reduces Carbon emissions

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    Click here to access the UK’s full report.

    Click here to access Scotland’s full report.

  4. Fluctuo European Index Annual Review out now

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    Source: Fluctuo

    The latest report analyses 115 European cities as well as the entire European market on shared mobility. 2023 was the year of transition in the industry, with lay-offs, mergers and acquisitions dominating the news in operators pursuit towards profitability. We dive into some of the highlights below.

    European Market

    The aftermath of the Paris scooter ban wasn’t as severe as initially feared, it did instil a sense of unease. Major cities like Rome, Berlin, and Brussels significantly reduced the number of scooter operators and vehicles. At a European level, there’s been a tightening of regulations imposed by cities.

    Following significant fundraising between 2018 and 2021, operators encountered challenges securing additional funding. Consequently, they’ve had to adopt frugal practices, meticulously managing costs, raising prices, exiting unprofitable markets, and implementing layoffs. Nevertheless, they’ve begun to introduce new offerings, with shared bikes gaining prominence.

    These efforts are yielding results. Dockless bike usage surged by over 50% in 2023, surpassing scooters that dominated the market from 2019 to 2022. Station-based bikes and free-floating cars are also experiencing robust growth.

    Some operators secured their immediate future through mergers (such as ShareNow and Free2Move, TIER and Dott), while others, like Reby, Superpedestrian, and Cityscoot, succumbed.

    Economic viability remains central to discussions in 2024. Will revenue from end-users suffice for profitability, or will public funding be necessary to bridge the gap, akin to the majority of station-based bike services?

    “Our projections for ridership and revenue in 2024 are optimistic,” asserts Julien Chamussy, CEO of Fluctuo. “The exit of certain operators and increased tender calls will pave the way for European champions. While there may be reduced competition, the financial stability and operational control of remaining players will facilitate the continued growth of shared mobility services, benefiting European cities and their residents.

    Ryder Cup of shared mobility

    Europe continues to dominate the shared mobility market compared to North America, with a fleet size almost three times that of North America.

    Car sharing

    Car sharing continues to grow across the board, with rentals increasing by 39% and fleet size increasing by 25%, with the fastest growing markets in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, and Denmark.

    The full report can be downloaded here.

  5. EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK publishes 2023 impact report

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    The report contains facts and figures, as well as the long-term impact of campaign activities on sustainable mobility perception, attitudes and behaviour.

    Source: EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK

    EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK has been held annually in September for more than two decades. The event is the European Commission’s flagship awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility. The concept calls for and supports thousands of towns and cities across Europe and beyond, to raise awareness on sustainable mobility and encourage behavioural change in favour of walking, cycling and public transport.

    Readers of the impact report will find reflection on the efforts and outcomes of the 2023 campaign, including those organised by municipalities during the week itself, plus supporting MOBILITYACTIONs delivered throughout the year by predominantly non-municipal stakeholders. The report is structured into five chapters, consistent with European Commission guidance on campaign evaluation: Inputs, Activities, Outputs, Results, and Impacts.

    The report reveals that an admirable 2,782 events took place during the 2023 campaign, with 1,182 car-free days, and 3,351 towns and cities taking part across 45 countries. There is much more detail to be found within, as well as inspiration for those looking to get involved in 2024. You can view an interactive map of activities in your city or country here.

    Read the impact report in full here.

  6. CoMoUK publishes Report on Shared E-scooter Trials in England 2023

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    CoMoUK, an organisation and charity promoting the social, economic and environmental benefits of shared transport, has published its report on three years of e-scooter trials in England.

    Download the CoMoUK report on the shared e-scooter trials in England here

    The charity shared, “We come to a number of recommendations, leading with the need for legislation. The trials have clearly proved popular in a sustained way and our work brings new insights into the trials, which have now been running for almost three years.”

    “Our report is here and results from data gathering from operators and dialogue with all stakeholders. We look forward to delving further into the dynamics of shared e-scooters in future work and have written to transport minister to further press the case for legislation to make e-scooters legalisation via creating a new low emission powered light vehicle class.”

    The report covers a wide range of topics and considerations, with trials totalling 2.3 million users and current e-scooter fleet numbers standing at over 24,000. Recommendations are given in the following seven areas: Communication, Infrastructure, Legislation, Stop treating e-scooters as cars, Procurement, Parking and Technology.

    CoMoUK holds a monthly forum for authorities working on or interested in shared e-scooter trials, with the most recent one having just taken place on Monday 15th May. Interested parties may email Antonia@como.org.uk to express their interest in joining.

  7. European Shared Mobility Index – 2021 year in review now available

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    Get access to the full review here.

    The latest European Shared Mobility Index has been released, providing market-by-market fleet breakdowns, ridership & per capita trip data, modal snapshots, industry highlights, and more.

    Alongside the year in review, full reports are available for each quarter of 2021, tracking the shared mobility boom across 100 European cities.

    The report is compiled by fluctuo Mobility Intelligence, one of Europe’s leading aggregators of data on shared mobility services (bikes, scooters, mopeds, cars). They combine data collection methods, algorithms, and a team of mobility experts to produce exhaustive, accurate data. This includes daily data on more than 200 shared mobility services in 100 European cities.

  8. Centre for London report lauds shared e-scooters and advises regulations needed

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    A recent report recommends that the use of private and shared e-scooters be legalised, hand in hand with the introduction of thorough and practical safety measures.

    With shared e-scooters having been in a trial phase in the UK capital for over four months now, Centre for London, a dedicated think tank focused on developing new solutions to London’s critical challenges, has released a report looking at how micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters and e-bikes could help to reduce car use, cut carbon emissions, and improve air quality in the capital. 

    Key findings state that:

    “Two thirds of car trips in London could be made by micromobility vehicles in 20 minutes or less, with most of these trips taking place in outer London where there are fewer public transport options.”

    and

    “Micromobility vehicles emit between 34 and 90 per cent (shared e-scooter vs private bike) fewer carbon emissions than private cars, and do not produce harmful pollutants at the point of use.”

    Some measures put forward included giving powers to Transport for London to manage shared e-scooter schemes within the city, making sure all vehicles meet minimum safety standards, and making it a requirement for shared scheme providers to locate schemes in neighbourhoods with fewer public transport options. The government can also support lower-income and ethnic minority groups in making e-scooters more accessible through tax incentives and loans.

    The report calls specifically on the government to enact these changes, and outlines how improvements are needed, for instance in streamlining the riding and parking experience, and in ensuring more joined-up services across regions. Operators too can raise their game, in areas such as pricing, delivery of training, vehicle safety measures and more.

    Josh Cottell, Research Manager, Centre for London said:

    “Legalising private ownership and riding is the first step towards building a gold standard for micromobility in the UK, with Transport for London – and other equivalent authorities in towns and cities across the country given the powers to arrange shared schemes for micromobility vehicles as they emerge.”

    Read more: https://www.centreforlondon.org/news/legalising-escooters-cut-car-use/

    Download the full report here: https://www.centreforlondon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Micromobility_in_London_Report.pdf

  9. Bad EEA report for transport

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    The European Environment Agency Briefing “Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM)” gives the annual progress assessment based on a series of indicators which track the progress of the transport sector in meeting related policy targets and objectives. Issues covered in the briefing include emissions, air pollution, noise and renewable energy and the impact of transport on ecosystems and biodiversity. The report for 2016 is not good and is yet another proof that policy has to acknowledge light electric vehicles as a key factor in solving the problems.

    Key findings:

    Provisional data shows that in 2016, greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector (including international aviation but excluding maritime shipping) across the EU-28 were 25 % higher than in 1990, confirming an upward trend in emissions since 2014.
    The average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new passenger vans and cars in 2016 were below the respective target paths for 2020 and 2021, although considerable reductions still need to be made in the coming years for manufacturers to meet future targets.
    While sales of new diesel passenger cars have decreased in recent years, the share of diesel used in road transport (including for freight transport by heavy-duty vehicles) has continued to rise, amounting to more than 66 % of total fuel sales in road transport in 2015, compared with 51 % in 2000.
    Oil consumption by the transport sector will need to fall by more than two-thirds to meet the objective of reducing consumption by 70 % by 2050 compared with 2008 levels.
    The share of renewable energy in transport in the EU rose from 6.7 % in 2015 to 7.1 % in 2016, lower than the 10 % target set for 2020. Three Member States (Austria, Finland and Sweden) have already reached the 10 % goal.
    Transport is the main source of environmental noise in Europe and contributes to pressure on ecosystem and biodiversity habitats. It also continues to be a significant source of harmful air pollution, especially through emissions of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter.

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