CIVITAS (European Union)

CIVITAS is an initiative of the European Union to implement sustainable, clean and (energy) efficient urban transport measures. The initiative is co-ordinated by cities.

Etymology

CIVITAS is an acronym of CIty-VITAlity-Sustainability.

History

• CIVITAS I started in early 2002 (within the Fifth European Community Framework Programme), with 19 cities clustered in 4 demonstration projects.
• CIVITAS II started in early 2005 (within the Sixth Framework Programme), consisting of 17 cities in 4 demonstration projects.
• CIVITAS PLUS started in late 2008 (within the Seventh Framework Programme), with 25 cities in 5 demonstration projects.

See also

• Crossing guard
• Eltis
• Walk Safely to School Day
• Walk to school campaign
• Walk to Work Day
• Walking bus

External links

• Civitas (official site)