Partner Workshop by POLIS

Outline:
In today’s urban mobility ecosystem, discussing EV charging infrastructure inevitably involves addressing parking spaces, both on the curb and off-street. However, when it comes to curb space – a valuable public asset – local authorities face challenges in balancing the rollout of EV charging infrastructure with efficient parking strategies. In this context, practical questions arise, such as where cities can efficiently locate EV charging infrastructure and how to ensure accessible parking in dense urban areas. These considerations are crucial for cities and regions when planning their parking policies. In this Joint WG session, POLIS will explore how to best align the expansion of EV charging infrastructure with parking policies. The session will showcase examples and best practices from POLIS members and beyond, demonstrating how to maximize public value while addressing these seemingly conflicting priorities.

Featured Speakers:

1.  Parking and EV charging – two sides of the same coin (Moderated by Daniel Herrera, POLIS)

• Olivier Asselin, Parking Policy Senior Officer, Lille Métropole & POLIS Parking WG Chair – Free to Plug In
• Gabriela Barrera, Business Developer & Project Manager Electromobility, MOBI VUB & Simon Weekx, PhD Researcher, MOBI VUB

2.    Parking and EV charging – from theory to practice

• Tim Asperges, Expert Advisor for Mobility, City of Leuven 
• Ronald van der Weerd, Mobility Expert, CROW & Yannick Kops, CROW
• Pedro Fernandez, Head of Mobility Department, City of Madrid

3.    Panel Discussion (Moderated by Pedro Gomes, POLIS)

• Olivier Asselin, Parking Policy Senior Officer, Lille Métropole & POLIS Parking WG chair
• Tim Asperges, Mobility Expert Advisor, City of Leuven
• Pedro Fernandez, Head of Mobility Department, City of Madrid
• Aleksandra Klenke, Policy Officer, European Commission, DG MOVE 
• Sigurjon Ingolfsson,  Arup – Fire Safety Advice Toolbox
• Ronald van der Weerd, Mobility Expert, CROW
• Simon Weekx, PhD Researcher, MOBI VUB