CITTA 5 TH Annual Conference on Planning Research Planning and
Ageing Think, Act and Share Age-Friendly Cities CiViTAS-ELAN
Project Development, Implementation, Dissemination and Evaluation
Cristina Vilarinho FEUP 18 th May 2012, Porto
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CITTA 5 TH Annual Conference on Planning Research 18 th May
2012 To mobilize our citizens by developing, with their support,
clean mobility solutions for vital cities, ensuring health and
access for all. CIty VITAlity Sustainability
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CITTA 5 TH Annual Conference on Planning Research 18 th May
2012 11.Research & technical development 12.Impact &
process evaluation 13.Dissemination, training and knowledge
transfer CiViTAS - ELAN 3 rd Edition of CiViTAS Project, 2008 2012
5 cities: Porto, Zagreb, Brno, Ljubljana, Gent Medium-sized
European Universities with large student populations Objectives: -
Support cities to introduce ambitious transport measures/ policies
- Modal split shift towards sustainable transport modes 1.
Alternative fuels & clean vehicles 2.Collective transport
services & intermodal integration 3.Demand management
4.Influencing travel behaviour 5.Safe & secure mobility
6.Innovative mobility services 7.Freight distribution 8.Transport
telematics Work Packages Measures
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CITTA 5 TH Annual Conference on Planning Research 18 th May
2012 Porto Partners: Local: MunicipalityFacultyTransportPrivate
Company 11.Research & technical development 12.Impact &
process evaluation 13.Dissemination, training and knowledge
transfer 1. Alternative fuels & clean vehicles 2.Collective
transport services & intermodal integration 3.Demand management
4.Influencing travel behaviour 5.Safe & secure mobility
6.Innovative mobility services 7.Freight distribution 8.Transport
telematics Work Packages Measures
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CITTA 5 TH Annual Conference on Planning Research 18 th May
2012 Reduce the traffic flow improve the quality of circulation for
all modes improve vehicles fuel efficiency Improve the pedestrian
and bicycle modes increase these users Adding New and Environmental
Sustainable options for daily transport Improve the use of PT
through providing information Solve problems for infrequent PT
travellers which bus to catch or stop to choose Objectives
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2012 1.5-OPO Light-Weight Bus Operational test of a new type of bus
Reducing weight (- 670kg) CO 2 emissions Reducing production cost
trough modular bus construction Powered by Biodiesel Establish a
shuttle service in Asprela corridor F (1730kg) + B (2370kg) = Tara
4100kg F (1730kg) + B (1700kg) = Tara 3430kg
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2012 2.10-OPO Participatory Planning for New Intermodal Interchange
Develop the conceptual project for the implementation of a North
Transport Multi-Modal Interchange Conceptual design Public
participation Business Model Increase Accessibility and
Intermodality of Public Transport Interface Parking (35 bus)
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2012 3.5-OPO Integrated Accessibility Planning in Asprela Quarter
Develop a Mobility Plan: Sidewalks growth and pedestrian obstacles
removal Cycle lane implementation Fostering PT New traffic lights
implementation Parking Policy Improve the sustainable transport
modes Before After
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2012 4.14-OPO The Mobility Shop Provide mobility information (shop,
telephone, Website) Symbol of the CiViTAS-ELAN project in in Porto
increase the projects public visibility develop marketing campaigns
aiming to raise public awareness regarding mobility issues; (source
CMP) Mobility Shop Mobility Shop Website
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2012 6.4-OPO Flexible Mobility Agency Implement and environmental
sustainable options for daily transport in the CiViTAS corridor
Carpooling agency supported by a web-based platform and forum
Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Night service Friday, Saturday,
Sunday Porto centre CiViTAS corridor Bike rental service on
corridor level Not implemented (source CMP) Marketing
Campaigns
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2012 8.8-OPO Mobile Mobility Information Implementation of a real
time information from all the main PT operators (public and
private) Support decision tool for mobility in PT Helps people to
plan and decide on their trips, based on real time information.
Increase the quality of PT service offered to the passengers as it
will allow a raise in the satisfaction of customers. LCD Website
www.move-me.mobi Smartphone APP
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2012 Evaluation Provide concrete results Give a clear view of the
results and opportunities Meaningful recommendation for further
implementation in other cities IMPACT - Estimate the impact or
effectiveness of the measure implementation for: After/Before
Business As Usual Up Scaling PROCESS - Method for planning,
implementation and operation assessment - Carried out while
measures actions are happening; - Identify the factors that have
positive or negative influence on measure development CROSS-SITE -
Comparing evaluation results with other cities IN-DEPTH - All basic
evaluation activities will be done in more detail for a certain set
of measures called Focus Measures Cost Benefit Analyse;
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CITTA 5 TH Annual Conference on Planning Research 18 th May
2012 Mobility Shop Visitors (September 2010 February 2012) Noise
Level L den 2010 2011 2012 Impact 2009 (Before)2011 (BAU)
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CITTA 5 TH Annual Conference on Planning Research 18 th May
2012 Average Daily Traffic (2009 2012) Impact East - West West -
East
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CITTA 5 TH Annual Conference on Planning Research Planning and
Ageing Think, Act and Share Age-Friendly Cities CiViTAS-ELAN
Project Development, Implementation, Dissemination and Evaluation
Cristina Vilarinho FEUP