POLIS - The experience of the tuscan innovation cluster in the field of sustainable mobility

Abstract

Tuscany Region, in order to promote innovation and technology transfer according to the communication n° 323/2006 of the EU commission, constituted twelve clusters since July of 2011 within which POLIS – Pole of innovation on the technologies for the sustainable city – is the one focused on: - Mobility, flow management and organization of transport processes. - Cultural heritage, conservation, management and fruition. - Sustainable construction, new building materials, energy consumption reduction systems. Foundation for Research and Innovation (proponent and key-manager partner of POLIS) is highly active in the field of urban logistics, as a key sector where innovative solutions and policies could significantly ease traffic impacts and environmental implications. Research and technological innovation can play a significant role in the improvement of competitiveness of the sector, for example by means of interventions on: - Traffic and logistic flows reorganization and optimizing daily supplies to urban areas.