SOFT MOBILITY IN EUROPE A success-story The overall quality of life is of special importance not only to the City of Graz. This is defined by an intact environment, ideal living conditions, attractive economic events and also by positive prerequisites for the individual mobility behaviour. Soft mobility puts people first! This workshop will provide: • An optional introduction into the basics of Soft Mobility • Review of state of the art knowledge of Soft Mobility • Local challenges presented by participants

CIVITAS Workshop on Soft Mobility 09 – 10 February 2011, Graz, Austria FINAL PROGRAMME

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SOFT MOBILITY: IDEA FOR THE FUTURE Soft mobility represents a political concept promoting walking, cycling and the usage of public transport as forms of sustainable, eco-friendly, socially acceptable and safe means of transport. Soft mobility provides improvements for inhabitants, the environment and transport safety. This requires regulatory measures that limit motorised traffic to a necessary level and prevent car trips manageable with “soft” possibilities. This workshop will equip you with a thorough understanding of soft mobility as a cost-efficient method to promote sustainable urban transport. Participants should be ready and willing to examine local challenges from other participants and to contribute to group discussion and interactive exercise sessions. The workshop aims to share best-practices and to provide participants with the necessary theory and real-life examples that will address knowledge gaps and enhance relevant skills. The city of Graz and CIVITAS CATALIST (6th RTD Framework Programme), supported by PIMMS transfer (INTERREG IVC), City Network Graz-Maribor (European Territorial Cooperation), ELTIS (Intelligent Energy Europe) and SEE-MMS (Transnational European Programme) is organising this workshop to support cities interested in sustainable transport solutions. You are invited to the workshop from 09 – 10 February 2011 in Graz, Austria, which will include a blend of theory, practical tools and exercises designed to provide you with new ideas and solutions that you can apply to your own initiatives.

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FINAL PROGRAMME 08 FEBRUARY 2011 19:00 Informal Get Together at Restaurant Glöcklbräu 09 FEBRUARY 2011 08:30 – 09:00 Registration 09:00 – 09:15 Opening Remarks Lisa RÜCKER, Vice Mayor of the City of Graz 09:15 – 09:45 Keynote Speech I – Soft Mobility Gerhard ABLASSER, City of Graz Dr Kurt FALLAST, Graz University of Technology 09:45 – 10:15 Keynote Speech II – Mobility Management Dr Johannes THEISSEN, traffiQ Frankfurt/Main 10:15 – 10:45 How to promote Sustainable Urban Transport Fred DOTTER, Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR 10:45 – 11:15 Integration of Soft Mobility in the University of Applied Sciences’

curriculum Hans-Georg FRANTZ, University of Applied Sciences Kapfenberg 11:15 – 11:45 Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans & ELTIS Karl REITER, Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR 11:45 – 13:00 Networking & Lunch 13:00 – 13:30 Mobility Management in Graz Martin KROISSENBRUNNER, City of Graz 13:30 – 14:00 CIVITAS in Krakow Joanna MAJDECKA, City of Krakow 14:00 – 14:30 Reduced Mobility in Public Transport Oskar KALAMIDAS, City of Graz 14:30 – 15:00 Graz changes! Promotional programs & campaigns Gudrun URANITSCH, Office of Vice Mayor of the City of Graz 15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break

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15:30 – 16:00 Mobility Centers and the SEE Network Ingrid BRIESNER, Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR 16:00 – 16:30 CIVITAS in Bremen Thomas KIRPAL, City of Bremen 16:30 – 16:45 The CIVITAS Political Advisory Committee and the role of the cities Gerhard RÜSCH, Member of the CIVITAS PAC and City Councillor of Graz 16:45 – 17:30 Open Discussion Moderated by Dr Kurt FALLAST, Technical University of Graz 19:30 Official Dinner at Restaurant Landhaus-Keller Meeting point in front of City Hall at 19:15 10 FEBRUARY 2011 09:00 – 12:00 Technical Site Visit

By walk and public transport to innovative traffic related measures in the city centre of Graz, including Mobil Zentral and Styrian traffic association

12:00 – 15:00 Special technical site visits TARGET GROUP OF THE WORKSHOP CIVITAS Take-Up-Cities and CIVITAS Forum Network Member Cities interested in the topic Mobility professionals

REGISTRATION Please note that participation is free of charge, but nevertheless registration is obligatory via the online registration form at www.civitas.eu/event and limited to 50 participants. Registration is open from 10 January 2011 to 31 January 2011.

CONTACT For further information, please contact Gerhard ABLASSER, City of Graz via Gerhard.Ablasser@Stadt.Graz.at

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SPEAKERS’ PROFILE

Joanna MAJDECKA City of Krakow For almost 3 years working in the Municipality of Krakow in the fields of European projects focuesd on sustainable mobility; experienced in the CIVITAS CATALIST and AENEAS ("green" mobility of older people) projects.

Gudrun URANITSCH Office of Vice Mayor of the City of Graz Mobility consultant of Lisa Rücker, Vice Mayor of the City of Graz. For more than 15 years working in Graz at Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR, in the fields of mobility management, focused on cycling, quality management and pedagogical projects.

Ingrid BRIESNER Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR Project manager at Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR calls on many years of experience in Mobility Management, Consultance and Training. She was responsible for the development and updating of the first Mobility Centre in Austria and is currently dealing with the implementation of Mobility Management Plans and a network of Mobility Centers for South Eastern Europe.

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Thomas KIRPAL City of Bremen Project coordinator for the city of Bremen with extensive experience in the fields of promoting public transport integration, Mobility Management and behavioural change.

Dr Johannes THEISSEN traffiQ Frankfurt/Main Dr Theißen is general manager and Head of Unit "European projects and new distribution schemes" at traffiQ, the public transport authority of Frankfurt/Main.

Dr Kurt FALLAST Graz University of Technology / IBV-FALLAST Professor and sub-Head of Department at the institute for transport and traffic system at the Graz University of Technology.

Hans-Georg FRANTZ University of Applied Sciences Kapfenberg Professor for energy,- transport- and environmental management at the University of Applied Sciences in Kapfenberg.

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Martin KROISSENBRUNNER City of Graz Since 2006 Head of Unit Traffic Planning of the City of Graz.

Oskar KALAMIDAS City of Graz City of Graz' Accessible Environments Unit offers a variety of services to improve access to the built environment and public space for everyone. Our services include access consultancy (including access audits, access statements, design appraisals, access plans and strategies), publications (design guide “Barrierefreies Bauen für ALLE Menschen”) and our information and advice services.

Gerhard ABLASSER City of Graz Head of Unit European Programmes; started 1988 to work in the office of the Vice Mayor with the “Space for People” programme ; Project manager CIVITAS TRENDSETTER, CIVITAS CATALIST and other EU Programmes with the main focus on mobility, environment, city development and historic town measures.

Karl REITER Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR Project manager at Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR with a wide range of experience in the field of Mobility Management, Mobility Consulting and Mobility Education.

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Fred DOTTER Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR Project manager at Austrian Mobility Research, FGM-AMOR in aspects of Mobility Management and Awareness-raising, with a focus on sustainable urban mobility, housing and mobility and alternative fuels.

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PRACTICALITIES

A splendid clock tower, Graz’s emblem, keeps watch from the tree-clothed Schlossberg hill that’s crowned by 16th-century ramparts. In the valley below, the River Mur flows quickly along its stony bed. Between the two lies an Old Town of immense charm. Church towers punctuate red roofs, narrow streets, winding alleys, grand squares and hidden courtyards. The architecture is a pleasing mix of prettily painted buildings in marzipan colours, fancy gables, ornate palaces, Gothic windows and Baroque façades.

More information on the City of Graz: www.graztourismus.at HOW TO REACH GRAZ … by train: Graz can be conveniently reached by train. Trains to Graz depart from all over Austria several times a day. The connection Vienna - Graz is served hourly. You can easily reach the City Hall from the main train station by taking the trams with the numbers 3, 6, or 14. Get off the tram at the stop "Hauptplatz – Graz Congress." For further information for your journey by train please consult MOBIL ZENTRAL, BUSBAHNBIM, ÖBB – Österreichische Bundesbahnen (Austrian Railway) … by plane: There are numerous international connections to Graz - Thalerhof airport every day. The costs for the shuttle bus to the city centre cost EUR 1, 90. To reach the City Hall it is best to get off at the stop "Jakominiplatz" and then walk to the “Hauptplatz” (approximately 10 minutes). Furthermore regional trains serve hourly the airport from the main train station in Graz. For further information on your journey by plane please consult Flughafen Graz – Thalerhof. … by car: Graz can be reached by car by taking the A9 highway from Salzburg or Slovenia, or the A2 highway from Vienna or Carinthia. The most convenient way to continue your journey would be to park your car at one of the Park&Ride stops (e.g. Webling – motorway loop or P&R Murpark), take public transport to the city centre and get off at the stop "Hauptplatz – Graz Congress." Direct links to the above mentioned information-portals • MOBIL ZENTRAL www.mobilzentral.at • BUSBAHNBIM www.verbundlinie.at/busbahnbim-auskunft • ÖBB – Österreichische Bundesbahnen (Austrian Railway) www.oebb.at • Flughafen Graz – Thalerhof. www.flughafen-graz.at

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LOCATIONS

Location of Workshop on 09 February 2011 Rathaus Graz (City Hall), 2nd floor Gemeinderatsitzungsaal (Town Council Meeting Room), Hauptplatz 1, 8010 Graz

Location of Informal Get Together on 08 February 2011 Gasthaus Glöcklbräu Glockenspielplatz 2-3, 8010 Graz

Location of Official Dinner on 09 February 2011 Restaurant Landhaus-Keller Schmiedgasse 9, 8010 Graz

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RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN GRAZ Participants are responsible for booking their own rooms themselves.

Hotel Daniel Europaplatz 1, 8020 Graz http://www.hoteldaniel.com Due to street-works in the nearby area of the main railway-station, Hotel Daniel provides a special rate of EUR 68.00/night - cite the codeword “CIVITAS Workshop” at your booking.

Hotel Weitzer Grieskai 12-16, 8020 Graz http://www.hotelweitzer.com

Hotel Gollner Schlöglgasse 14, 8010 Graz http://www.hotelgollner.com

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THIS WORKSHOP IS ORGANISED BY

www.graz.at www.civitas.eu

THIS WORKSHOP IS SUPPORTED BY

www.pimms-transfer-eu.org www.si-at.eu

www.eltis.org

www.seemms.net