Webinar on Circular Economy in Public Transport and Urban Mobility

The 11th CCD webinar on “Circular Economy in Public Transport and Urban Mobility” took place on 18 February 2026 from 14:00  to 15:30 CET. The webinar was organised by the European Circular Cities Declaration, a project coordinated by the CE4CE Advisory Board member ICLEI Europe – Local Governments for Sustainability. In this webinar, participants explored how circular economy principles are being applied in public transport and urban mobility systems across Europe. Cities and regions including Maribor (Slovenia), Szeged (Hungary), and Fingal County (Ireland) shared practical experiences and pilot projects that demonstrate how circular approaches can reduce resource use, extend asset lifetimes, lower costs, and enhance social value. The session highlighted concrete examples such as second-life energy storage for e-buses, extending the lifespan of trams and trolleybuses through repair and redesign, and refurbishing bicycles to support youth mobility. In addition, participants introduced to the CE4CE Circularity Compass, a practical tool designed to support public transport authorities and operators in embedding circularity across planning, procurement, operations, maintenance, and end-of-life stages.