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.About CIVITAS (CIVITAS' official site)
Chronology 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. CIVITAS PLUS II started in 2012, with 8 cities in 2 demonstration projects (lab projects). CIVITAS 2020 started in 2016, with 17 cities in 3 demonstration projects (lab projects).
See also Crossing guard Eltis Walk Safely to School Day Walk to school campaign Walk to Work Day Walking bus
References
External links Civitas (official site)