New AENEAS newsletter: focus on training programmes

[January 2010] The AENEAS newsletter 'Keep Moving' is the number one information source of news, trends and events in the field of older people's mobility. The January 2010 issue has a thematic focus on training programmes. Besides, it includes information about regional and European policy developments, local activities and AENEAS news. It also contains a comprehensive collection of related events and tips for mobility. If you have any news or events to share with your colleagues in Europe - write to us!
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Practice makes perfect: AENEAS launches case study database

[January 2010] AENEAS is excited to announce the 2010 launch of its ‘Good Practice Exchange Ring’ database. The searchable database gathers together news and information regarding urban mobility for older people throughout the entire European Union. more >>

Registration open for next AENEAS training workshop!
Multimodal Mobility Marketing in an Ageing Society, 4-5 March 2010 in Munich

• Do you know that there are 150 million people of 50+ in the European Union?
• Do you know that most marketing efforts are directed at the young and middle-aged?
• Do you want to learn how to communicate with older people about sustainable mobility?
• Do you want to learn about practical experiences of European cities directed at promoting multimodal mobility of older citizens?

If your answer to one of these questions is yes, find out more about the third AENEAS training workshop and register here.

AENEAS workshop on: Walking and Traffic Safety in an Ageing Society, 28-29 October, 2009

[December 2009] Do you want to improve walking conditions and traffic safety for older citizens in your city or wish to learn about experiences from other cities? Then visit our page where you can access all the training materials from our second AENEAS training workshop in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain ! The workshop report contains the main conclusions from the workshop, summaries of the presentations and discussions, as well as background reading material on the topic. You can also download each of the 10 presentations from the plenary session. Read article >>

A New, Livable City – Also for the Elderly

[October 2009] Odense (Denmark) has just launched a new Traffic and Mobility Plan which gives a unique opportunity to create a new, livable city. The plan focuses on giving better opportunities to citizens to walk, cycle and use public transport as an alternative to the car. The city wants to reduce car traffic primarily by prevent cars without an errand to go through the city. More of the small parking places will be transformed into places, which will give citizens a chance to take a break, rest, or look at different kinds of activity such as music, theatre etc.  Read article >>

First AENEAS Training in Krakow for Older People

[September 2009] On 29^th of September began the series of trainings that were planned and organised specifically for Krakow’s seniours. The training was implemented within the AENEAS project and focused entirely on public transport. During two hours of the training older people were taught how to use the on-board ticket machines that are installed in most of Krakow’s trams and buses and how to make use of the so called KKMs, i.e. the ticket vending machines, which are located in the vicinity of the public transport stops. Read article >>

Older People's Mobility at the European Mobility Week in Kraków

[September 2009] As part of the European Mobilty Week activities in Kraków, Poland, one whole day was devoted to mobility issues of older people. The "AENEAS day" featured free medical examinations, a bicycle tour for older people, a Mobility Forum and a mobility information desk.
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AENEAS Project Partner Wins Mobility Award

[September 2009] The AENEAS project partner ZGB and the local public transport provider, StadtBus have been selected as winners of the Mobility Award in Salzburg (Austria). The prize was handed over in the presence of high-level political representatives and the Austrian Traffic Club. Read news release (in German) >>

Fourth Salzburg Mobility Day

[September 2009] On 30 September 2009 from 10 to 15 o’clock the local public transport provider, StadtBus Salzburg opened the doors of its bus garage, and together with the local NGO “Centre for Generations and Accessibility” welcomed all interested individuals to the fourth Salzburg Mobility Day.
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Bike Tour Gunda Krauss
Climate-friendly Mobility—Age is no Limit!

900 km from Munich to Rügen on a Tricycle at 70

[August 2009] Gunda Krauss is putting Germany's environmentally friendly infrastructure to the test: The 70-year-old plans to bike from Munich all the way to the isle of Rügen this summer on her Pedelec-tricycle – despite irreparable hip problems! Gunda has set aside about 50 days for the trip of nearly 1000 kilometers. Her dachshund, Sauser, will keep her company in the bike's basket. The Munich environmental organization Green City e.V. is in charge of organizing and supporting Gunda's tour. Read article >>

Training materials now available!
First AENEAS Training Workshop: Understanding Mobility of Older People

[July 2009] Do you want to offer sustainable mobility options to older citizens in your city or wish to learn about experiences from other cities? Then visit our page where you can access all the training materials from the first AENEAS workshop in Krakow, Poland! We are pleased to tell you that four more training workshops will follow – so if you are interested to attend just fill out the AENEAS network registration form.

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