The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen with its approximately 570,000 inhabitants is a harbour city in the North of Germany. The city is a forerunner in sustainable mobility – with a share of about 64 per cent of all trips done using sustainable modes (public transport, cycling and walking). Bremen shows the highest share of cycling of all large German cities (500.000+ inhabitants), and at the same time the lowest NO2-level – fulfilling the European Air Quality requirements.

Groningen is the 6th biggest city in the Netherlands and the biggest city in the North-Netherlands, where approximately 1.6 million people live. The daily urban mobility system of Groningen allows for the movements of circa 500.000 people. Groningen is a growing city in a shrinking region. Residents in the region depend more and more on the city. Meanwhile the residents in the city face an increasingly busy city.

Mechelen is a medium-sized typical European city in the province of Antwerp. Located in the Flemish part of Belgium, it has almost 88.000 inhabitants and it is estimated that it will grow to 100.000 inhabitants by 2030. The city lately attracted more inhabitants, entrepreneurs, employers, visitors and tourists which implies a lot more traffic and transport flows.

Alba Iulia, the capital city of Alba county and has a total population of 63,536 inhabitants. Alba Iulia Municipality is the local public administration focused on the sustainable development and well-being of the local community.

Bergen is the second biggest city of Norway and the Greater Bergen region serves as a major trade node of the Western coast of Norway. Located next to the North Sea, the city has a long-time tradition for maritime industries and trade by sea. Today, both the main port and the railroad terminal are in the city centre, serving goods delivery directly into the city centre and its hinterland.

Edinburgh is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.K. and by 2040, will have a population of almost 600,000. Throughout its history, Edinburgh has been a city of innovation, heritage and change. The last 30 years have been no different. With this growth come challenges. The way people travel, shop, socialize, work and play are changing, reflecting global trends and new technologies – and most importantly the vision for a better quality of life for all.

Rome is the capital city of Italy, of the homonymous metropolitan city, and of the Lazio region. With 2,9 million residents, it is also the country’s largest and most populated municipality and the fourth most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. Due to the nature of the city, being it the most populated in Italy and visited each year by million tourists, the logistic organisation has an enormous impact on the liveability of the urban environment.