Produced as part of the European REALLOCATE project, this comic strip in English takes a light-hearted in a playful yet technically grounded way- to themes at the crossroads of mobility and community life. It is the result of four years’ work involving ten cities from ten countries and around twenty partners – including Cerema (universities, public bodies and businesses) – who are experts in...
Produced as part of the European REALLOCATE project, this comic strip in English takes a light-hearted in a playful yet technically grounded way- to themes at the crossroads of mobility and community life. It is the result of four years’ work involving ten cities from ten countries and around twenty partners – including Cerema (universities, public bodies and businesses) – who are experts in complementary fields. Structured around the need to share public space, it examines the barriers and enablers for accommodating the diversity of travel modes in cities and suggests ways to create a more peaceful urban environment.
Public spaces come in many forms: streets, avenues, squares, forecourts… They must facilitate safe and efficient movement, but they also serve a social function. They are accessible, free spaces where people of all backgrounds come together, meet and interact. They belong to everyone and must meet everyone’s needs. Different modes of travel coexist there: public transport, cars, walking, cycling and scooters – including their electric versions.
More low-carbon and active modes of transport address other challenges such as the climate emergency, a sedentary lifestyle, local pollution and urban congestion. Public spaces must therefore accommodate this diversity of mobility options, each with different speeds, behaviours and needs, the coexistence of which can be a source of tension or even conflict, leading to a lack of safety and an increased risk of accidents. Rebalancing the sharing of public space is necessary to address safety, environmental, climate and societal challenges
