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New study reveals how street network layout shapes urban mobility cultures across Europe
A collaboration including VTM’s Cristian Adorean uncovers fresh insights into the relationship between city design and travel behaviour. A new study published in Cities examines how the layout of street networks—measured as “circuity”—relates to varied mobility cultures across 41 European cities. Co-authored by VTM senior consultant Cristian Adorean, the research explores how urban environments shape […]
Key challenges to widespread adoption of clean hydrogen in urban mobility: a chicken-and-egg problem?
This is the third article of a trilogy about the application of hydrogen technologies in transport. The first one and the second one are still accessible on our website. Our previous article briefly introduces the tech under the hood of fuel cell vehicles (FCV) and their main advantages over battery electric vehicles (BEV). Depending […]
Micromobility, mandatory insurance, and the case of pedelecs: between European law and the Portuguese transposition
The rapid surge in the use of electric vehicles — notably e-scooters, cargo bikes, and pedal-assist bicycles (pedelecs), among other forms of micromobility — has introduced new challenges in the realm of road safety. In response to this evolving landscape, the European Union (EU) introduced regulatory measures aimed at safeguarding users through mandatory third-party liability […]
Bridging practice and research: VTM contributes to the Scientific Community
VTM provides expert consultancy across all transport modes, supporting clients worldwide with tailored and distinctive solutions. Our work spans across different sectors, from urban mobility, public transport, logistics, roads, traffic engineering and policy design, to the fast-evolving world of aviation and airport systems. While our primary focus is on delivering practical and actionable insights to […]
Low Emission Zones in focus: VTM deepens knowledge and practice
On 2 June, VTM, represented by Diana Botelho and Cristian Adorean, attended the Low-E Zone course, focused on Low Emission Zones (LEZs). This initiative, organised by EIT Urban Mobility and carried out in collaboration with the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning (IGOT), the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) and the Centre for Innovation in Territory. […]
Free public transport for tourists: sustainable mobility or urban challenge?
As of 1 May 2025, Salzburg, Austria (≈ 154,000 inhabitants) introduced the Guest Mobility Ticket, offering free public transport to overnight visitors. Funded through an accommodation-based mobility fee, this ticket grants unlimited access to regional trains, city buses, and shuttle services, emphasising Salzburg’s commitment to sustainable tourism. Free public transport: A broader European context Across […]
High-Speed progress: how liberalization is shaping rail in Europe
VTM Senior Associate Director Miguel Sena e Silva delivered a keynote presentation at the Transportes&Negócios 2025 Railway Transport Seminar, held in Oporto on May 15, 2025. The session brought together stakeholders from across the rail sector to explore opportunities, challenges, and future trends in railway transport. In this presentation, titled “Liberalization of Passenger Rail Transport: […]
VTM showcases data-driven mobility expertise at Portugal’s premier Road & Rail Congress
This Wednesday, during the second day of the 11th Congresso Rodoferroviário Português (CRP), VTM delivered two well-received technical papers to an audience of policy-makers, infrastructure owners and research leaders. The biennial congress – held 13-15 May at LNEC in Lisbon under the banner “Sustainability and Resilience”, with Mexico as the 2025 guest country – gathers […]
Gamified Mobility: engaging sustainable transport through play
Urban transport planners and mobility specialists worldwide face an enduring challenge: how do you encourage sustainable travel behaviors among citizens without resorting solely to restrictive policies or heavy-handed measures? An innovative and increasingly appealing answer lies in “gamified mobility” – using game-design elements to transform the mundane into something engaging, rewarding, and social. What is […]
Mobilidade Mais Talks: shaping Portugal’s mobility policies through dialogue
We were delighted to participate in the third edition of “Mobilidade Mais Talks” in Oeiras on 28 April 2025 – an event organised by Eurotransporte, in partnership with Oeiras Municipality and Parques Tejo. Despite the unexpected blackout across the Iberian Peninsula, the event, themed “Mobility Policies in Portugal: Future and Challenges” [Políticas de Mobilidade em […]
Shaping the future of public transport: key insights from VTM at Oporto seminar
On March 27th, VTM attended a seminar organized by the Transportes & Negócios magazine on passenger and freight road transport in Oporto, Portugal. The event brought together key industry players to discuss pressing issues and future developments in the sector. Throughout the seminar, several critical topics were addressed, many of which are particularly relevant to […]
Structural Equation Models (SEM) in Transport Systems: Our Journey of Expertise and Application
At VTM, we are constantly evolving in order to offer our clients the best transport consultancy solutions possible, combining decades of experience with cutting-edge methodologies. One example that has significantly enriched our skills and analytical capabilities is the application of Structural Equation Models (SEM) in transport systems. What are Structural Equation Models? Structural Equation […]
VTM has signed the EU Declaration for equal opportunities for women and men in the transport sector
International Women’s Day 2025 (March 8th) is approaching. To celebrate the occasion, VTM has signed the Declaration by the Women in Transport – EU Platform for Change, an initiative of the European Commission, reaffirming its commitment to promoting equal opportunities for women and men in the transport sector. In fact, the transport sector is not […]
Bologna’s bold vision: A city at 30 km/h and the future of urban mobility
Imagine strolling through a city where the streets themselves invite you to slow down and breathe. Bologna’s Città 30 initiative has turned this vision into reality by setting a 30 km/h speed limit on nearly all its streets – making Bologna the largest city in Italy to embrace a city-wide 30 km/h limit. The goal? […]
Cristian Adorean earns PhD in Urban Studies with highest distinction
On the 5th February, 2025 Cristian Adorean, Senior Consultant at VTM Global, successfully defended his PhD in Urban Studies — a joint programme between NOVA FCSH and Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa — receiving the highest distinction, Muito Bom (Very Good). His doctoral research, “Electric Micromobility and Contributions to Urban Governance: A Comparative and […]
Our Role Assessing New Trends in the Airport Business
VTM is proud to always be at the forefront of the ever-evolving airport industry. With the start of this new year of 2025, Airports Council International (ACI) has unveiled insights from its globally recognized Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Survey Program in a live webinar titled “New Trends and Impact in the Airport Business“. As a […]
