On the 25 September 2007, the European Commission adopted a green paper on Urban Mobility, "Towards a new culture for urban mobility”. Its objective is to start off discussions on key urban mobility issues, such as: free-flowing and greener towns and cities, smarter urban mobility and an urban transport which is accessible, safe and secure for all European citizens. A consultation on the green paper will run until 2008. Based on the outcome, an Action Plan on Urban Mobility will follow in autumn 2008.

In addition to identifying obstacles and presenting policy issues relating to better mobility the green paper includes 25 questions on urban mobility. The questions include: how to improve the quality of public transport; how to increase the use of clean and efficient technologies; how to promote walking and cycling; how to better protect the rights of public transport passengers; and how to promote the use of urban road user charging.

The consultation process will run until the 14 March 2008. To take part please see the Commission urban mobility webpages.