CIVITAS PLUS
Skopje sustainable transport measures
MIRJANA APOSTOLOVA, City of Skopje
Skopje, 17 September 2012
CIVITAS
Key elements
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Cities for cities
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Public private partnerships
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Political commitment
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Living “laboratories”
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Peer-to-Peer learning
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Objectives
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Sustainable, clean and (energy)
efficient urban transport measures
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Integrated packages of technology
and policy measures
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Critical mass and markets for
innovation
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Who benefits?
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Participating CIVITAS cities
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Citizens
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Road users
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Public transport users
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Fleet owners and municipal fleets
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Special needs community
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Transport planners
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Non CIVITAS cities
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CIVITAS spreads through Europe
CIVITAS I, II & Plus
Projects in
CIVITAS Plus
(2008 – 2012)
CIVITAS Plus RENAISSANCE
CIVITAS Plus
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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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Themes addressed
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Alternative fuels, energy efficient vehicles
Collective transport and integration
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Demand management strategies
Mobility management
Safety and security
Less car dependent lifestyles
New concepts for goods distribution
Innovative telematics systems
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Expected impact
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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 Projects
RENAISSANCE
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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
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control
PPP contracts for AVL and real
time information system
New busses
New strategy for urban transport
Tram line
Underground line
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Recommendations
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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 openminded 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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