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Piotr Rapacz

@PiotrRapache

A Pole walking, cycling and otherwise moving around Brussels since 2005. Working on urban matters #zeropollution @DG ENV (EC). Views my own, RT not endorsement.

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I'm excited to announce that today I started a new chapter in my career at @EU_ENV, in the Clean #Air and #Urban Policy unit. Warm thanks to all the #urbanmobility stakeholders I had the privilege of working with during the past 8 years at @Transport_EU Let's stay connected.


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The🇩🇪city of Heilbronn has officially signed the Green City Accord political commitment, joining a powerful movement for sustainable urban development! 🌱With Heilbronn on board, we now have 114 cities dedicated to creating cleaner, healthier, & greener cities for all💪

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🌍🚗 Persistent, near-term action will be essential to tackle air pollution, noise and GHG #emissions across EU #transport. A new @EUEnvironment report explores the road ahead for a #SustainableMobility system in Europe. Read more 👉 ow.ly/Pvff50U5XSm

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Today is Poland’s National Independence Day. 🇵🇱 See the country’s infographic here.

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What does it take to move 1000 people? Better infrastructure supporting mobility choices that don’t take up so much space (or produce so much emissions/pollution, cost so much public money, etc). Graphic via @SeattleSubway based on a Sydney graphic I spread around years ago.

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Join the Cities Heat Detox Movement! 🌆🔥 Healthy heat in our cities means a healthier future for Europe. With 72% of buildings relying on fossil fuels, cities can adopt clean solutions like district heating to improve air quality & boost the economy. 🔗…

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I ❤️ (car-free) #Paris! Starting Nov. 4, 2024, the 5.5 km2 heart of Paris will be closed to through traffic. (Buses, taxis, ambulances, residents' cars will still have access.) Opponents claim it will make life hell. Here's what hell looks like, according to them:


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Warsaw is the latest European city to reach a new low in crash deaths. Vision Zero consistently works in Europe, but not in the US. Key reason: American officials resist doing the hard work of redesigning streets and slowing down cars. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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🚆Spółka @PKPIntercityPDP z rekordowym wsparciem z #KPO! Ponad 2 mld zł z #FunduszeUE pozwoli na zakup 56 nowoczesnych lokomotyw i modernizację 248 wagonów 🚄 Inwestycja będzie realizowana wyłącznie przez polskie fabryki. #NextGenEU

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Happy World Cities Day! 🌍🌱🏙️ Urban areas face many environmental challenges, and local governments are key to solving them. That's why #EUGreenCapital & #EUGreenLeaf awards celebrate cities leading the green transition for a better future. 👉 bit.ly/3JlBrcG


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It's #WorldCitiesDay 🏙️ Cities are key in reaching the #EUGreenDeal goals for 2050, making urban areas greener & healthier Which ones will be the #EUGreenCapital & #EUGreenLeaf for 2026? Find it out at the Awards Ceremony on 27 Nov. 2024 🇪🇸 Valencia 👉 europa.eu/!RxMBww

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The #EUGreenCapital Network and Green City Accord workshop on data collection, management, and monitoring took place yesterday!💻 Key ideas from the Network cities were shared on how to measure progress towards a sustainable urban future! 🌱

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Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and risk of lung cancer – a comparative analysis of incidence and mortality in four administrative cohorts in the ELAPSE study sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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🚨 Deadline fast approaching: become an #EUClimatePact Ambassador! By making a difference at a local level like Pact Ambassadors Samuel Beltman and Joost Brinkman 🇳🇱, you can contribute to the fight against climate change.💪 Apply now 👇


Just in: 133 new #LIFEProjects will help the #EU achieve climate neutrality by: 🐦preserving #EUBiodiversity 🧶promoting #CircularEconomy 💧tackling #ClimateChange 🔋clean #EnergyTransition More info? 👉 europa.eu/!67... eu.smh.re/0WK6


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Nearly 70% of drivers support developing additional bus and tram lines, even at the expense of parking spaces, and over half would welcome more cycle paths. brusselstimes.com/belgium/128344…


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We’re delighted to announce our partnership with @eumayors' Cities Heat Detox initiative 🤝🔥 72% of Europe’s buildings still rely on fossil fuels for heating, damaging our planet and health. It's time for cities to adopt cleaner & greener solutions. 👉bit.ly/3YkawXn

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Become a Pact ambassador! 🤝 Join the European Climate Pact and enjoy benefits including official recognition from the EU, access to a network of ambassadors, resources, etc. It will bring a strong added value to your city! 👏 ✍️31 October 2024: bit.ly/3Yl0lBK

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🍂The #MobilityWeek October newsletter is here🍂 Read along to learn more about: 🏆How to apply for #EuropeanMobilityWeek & #MobilityAction awards 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s participation in MobilityWeek 2024 … and much more! Check it out! 👉bit.ly/4eBXRol

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Less than 2️⃣ weeks left to submit your applications for the #MobilityAction & #EuropeanMobilityWeek awards🏅 Get your city, town or organisation recognised for its work on #SustainableMobility🚌🚴 Deadline on 31st October👉 bit.ly/3ZB995z

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"The right tool for the job..." isn't always a big-ass honking pick-up. Picking up groceries with an F-150 is like... Cracking nuts with a sledgehammer or Making toast with a flamethrower. 6 out of 10 trips are under 5 miles; usually a smaller vehicle will do...


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