Through the IUC programme, cities across Japan have entered into partnerships on sustainable development with counterparts from the European Union:
The Portuguese city of Vila Nova de Famalicão is working with the US city of Fort Collins to achieve sustainable urban mobility and climate resilience, and increase citizen engagement.
Through technical visits and knowledge sharing the two cities will be able to focus on improving active transportation. Promotion and inclusion of cycling and pedestrian models.
Delegates from Fort Collins visited Vila Nova to support the city to develop a mobility plan for cycling.