This episode was recorded live at the Autonomy Mobility World Expo 2023 in Paris, where Smart in the City was a Media Partner. 

In this episode, we talked with Sergio Fernández Balaguer, the Head of the International Department at the Municipal Transport Company (EMT) of Madrid, Spain. We discussed sustainable mobility, transversal connectivity, public transport and car usage and the importance of international activities when it comes to urban mobility.

Overview of the episode:

02:03 - Teaser: What is one odd or weird thing that Sergio has seen on the streets of Madrid recently?

03:23 - Sergio's background story and transition to working at EMT Madrid

06:01 - What are the main challenges Madrid is facing when it comes to public transport?

10:27 - How does collaboration between EMT Madrid and other EU cities work?

14:21 - How can other cities replicate urban mobility models?

10:17 - Is the European Commission’s proposal to ban the sale of carbon-emitting cars from 2035 feasible?

23:01 - Roll with the Punches: our guest answers this or that questions quickly and with their first instincts

25:58 - Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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