2018 CIVITAS peer-exchange programme

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1 2018 CIVITAS peer-exchange programme 2018 call for hosts and visitors explained Webinar, 4 th October 2017

2 Introducing CIVITAS The initiative in brief What does CIVITAS stand for? CIVITAS - cleaner and better transport in cities stands for CIty-VITAlity- Sustainability. What is CIVITAS? CIVITAS is a network of cities for cities to achieve cleaner, better connected transport solutions in Europe and beyond. CIVITAS in 4 key points: Living labs & research projects Network of cities for cities Public Private Partnerships Political commitment

3 Introducing CIVITAS - Transport focus in 10 action areas Car Independent Lifestyles Clean fuels and vehicles Urban Freight logistics Safety and security Demand management strategies Transport telematics Mobility management Collective passenger transport Integrated planning Public involvement Cities have demonstrated 800 measures in 12 years

4 Here are some of the success stories! Tallinn Utrecht Tel Aviv Bremen Alternative fuels, energy efficient vehicles New concepts for goods distribution Transport solutions for high density employment areas + 43 % of carsharing customers Zagreb Malaga Aachen Toulouse Innovative telematics systems a bike-rental system hybrid buses 100% clean bus fleet 19 living lab projects rolling out new transport measures

5 What s now for CIVITAS? 3 new living lab projects & research Madrid, Munich, Ruse, Stockholm, Turku Aberdeen, Antwerp, Constanta, Klaipeda, Ningbo, Trieste ECCENTRIC PORTIS research initiatives CIPTEC CITYLAB, CREATE, ELIPTIC, EMPOWER, FLOW, NOVELOG, SUCCESS, SUITS, TRACE, U-TURN, SPICE, BuyZet, SUMPsUP, PROSPERITY, DESTINATIONS Funchal, Las Palmas, Limassol, Portoferraio, Rio Marina, Rethymnon, Valletta

6 2018 CIVITAS peer-exchange programme 2018 Call for hosts and visitors What Who How many 3 study visits (host and visitors) 1 work placement (host and visitor) Any European city More than 30 cities can be involved When To take place in 2018 Deadline 17 November 2017 Link or

7 Work placement Definition One to one Hands-on learning experience in a city that leads in a specific area of interest. Focus on concrete topic(s) and respond to a local challenge faced by the applicant/visiting city. Transfer of practical knowledge and expertise to achieve a specific objective.

8 Work placement Participants One funded person Staff in charge of policy or project development addressing the topics of the visit Good command of English Benefits Showcase of innovative solutions Exchange of experiences Practical guidance Direct access Feedback Networking opportunities Duration 2,5-3 days Visibility CIVITAS MOVE CIVITAS website CIVITAS awards CIVITAS conference Cities today

9 Work placement Budget and funding rules Host city Up to 500 logistical costs related to the meeting rooms, catering and local transport Visiting city Up to 700 For one person from one city to cover for the travel and accommodation costs Reimbursements will be made on the basis of real costs incurred, upon presentation of corresponding invoices together with expenses claim form. Please read the financial guidelines carefully.

10 Study visit Definition Large group of up to 10 city representatives Specific themes through a holistic approach encompassing presentations, best practices, and site visits Interactive to facilitate in-depth exchange, and strengthen cooperation Key implementation challenges Experience the context conditions

11 Study visit Participants 3 of the 10 visiting cities selected will receive funding Staff in charge of policy or project development Good command of English Benefits European recognition Practical knowledge Consolidated peer learning methodology Capacity building Networking opportunities Feedback Duration 2,5-3 days Visibility CIVITAS MOVE CIVITAS website CIVITAS awards CIVITAS conference Cities today

12 Study visit Budget and funding rules Host city Up to 700 logistical costs related to the meeting rooms, catering and local transport Visiting city Up to 700 For 3 persons from 3 cities to cover for the travel and accommodation costs Reimbursements will be made on the basis of real costs incurred, upon presentation of corresponding invoices together with expenses claim form. Please read the financial guidelines carefully.

13 Work placement and study visit process Host Agenda and travel & accommodation guide Contacting and briefing the speakers PPT presentations Logistical arrangements Visitors Inputs to the agenda List of participants Preparation for discussion Twitter Photos Press release Presentations in your city/civinet/civitas Forum Impact report (work placement) Evaluation report (study visits)

14 Work placement and study visit Tips and tricks for a successful application Visitors Host Mention previous experiences List the projects and initiatives you want to present Explain methods or format you would like to apply for the visit Include background information Include an indicative communication plan Describe your challenges Include background information about your city Explain how you intend to use the acquired knowledge back in your city Tell us how you intend to communicate about this

15 Work placement and study visit Selection process Deadline Selection of hosts Selection of visitors Matching of cities Visits will take place between March and October 2018

16 Questions?

17 Melanie Leroy Matilde Chinellato Link to the call: Or