GREEN CITY: Sustainable and Safer Urban Mobility

Welcome to “Green City – Sustainable and Safer Urban Mobility” – an engaging one-day conference dedicated to reshaping urban mobility for a greener, safer, and connected future for our cities. This event brings together industry experts, policymakers, visionaries, and stakeholders across different sectors, to explore innovative solutions and cooperative strategies that promote eco-friendly urban mobility while promoting road safety.

Registration

Mr.Blendi Gonxhja / General Director, General Directorate of Road Transport Services

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Speeches

Introduction to the Green City Conference and its Objectives

SESSION 1

Mr.Andi Seferi/ Deputy Mayor of Tirana

Tirana’s Vision for Sustainable Mobility:
An overview of Tirana’s strategic plans and initiatives aimed at transforming urban mobility into a greener and more sustainable system.

Mr. Eric Stemmler /GIZ

Redefining Public Transport in Tirana:
A case study on efforts to modernize and enhance Tirana’s public transportation system, focusing on efficiency, accessibility, and environmental impact

Panel discussion:

E-mobility Integration:
Highlighting the integration of electric vehicles and electric mobility solutions within urban transport systems and their emissions-reduction impact. Addressing also the challenge of public charging infrastructure and anticipating its expansion in response to the rising electric vehicle adoption, while concurrently developing a digital station map for integration with various applications.

Mr. Gledian Llatja  / Mayor of Elbasan

Mr. Blendi Gonxhja  / Director General – GDRTS

Ms. Erjola Muka  / Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy

Mr.Ani Hasa  / Energy Efficiency Agency

Mr. Gentian Bushati / Porsche Albania

Mr. Eno Zeneli  / AutoMaster

Mr. Altin Nervaj / e-Mobility

Coffee Break

SESSION 2

Mr. Martin Sonntag /KBA

Road Safety Reinvented:
Delve into the critical issue of road safety in urban environments. Explore cutting-edge measures and best practices aimed at ensuring the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter users. Learn from real-world success stories and gain insights into effective regulatory approaches that enhance road safety 

Mr.Simon Battisti /Qendra Marrëdhënie

Pedestrian-Friendly Urban Planning:
Showcasing urban planning projects that prioritize pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, walkways, and safe crossings to enhance walkability and pedestrian safety.

Ms.Julinda Dhame / Director General of Environment and Sustainable Development

Exploring successful campaigns and infrastructure development that have encouraged cycling or other alternative modes of transportation in the city.

Networking Buffet

SESSION 3

Mr.Arben Progni / GDRTS

Challenges and Opportunities of Micro-Mobility:
Addressing the rise of micro-mobility solutions like e-scooters and their impact on our urban landscape, covering both benefits and potential challenges 

Ms.Eridon Lameborshi /Automobile Club Albania

The Road has E-Volved, what about Road Safety:
FIA European Bureau study on Safety and Environment Aspects of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs refer to electric bicycles, electric scooters, self-balancing machines, and cargo bicycles). The report pinpoints that approximately 50% of users (e-bikes and e-scooters) are not aware of safety rules while nearly 60% of pedestrians do not feel safe when interacting with e-scooters. Approximately 80% of PMD accidents tend to be single-vehicle crashes, with very few involving other vehicles or pedestrians. Causes of accidents are often related to disregard for rules and user inexperience with the mobility device.

Panel Discussion:

Exploring the Motorcycle Alternative:
As urban centers continue to evolve, the motorcycle alternative gains prominence. This presentation delves into the realm of the motorcycle, dissecting the advantages and drawbacks they bring to the urban landscape, the potential to reshape urban mobility while acknowledging the practical considerations that come with their adoption 

Mr. Blendi Gonxhja / Director General – GDRTS

Ms. Ina Buli / State Ministry for Entrepreneurship and Business Climate

Mr. Endri Haxhiu / GDRTS

Mr. Alci Vadenja / Yamaha Tirana

Mr. Edvin Kasimati / Motorsport Club Albania

Mr. Ferhat Hysa / GBi – Health and Safety Academy

CLOSING REMARKS

Recap of Key Insights and Takeaways