Testimonials

How did Citizens on the Move impact you?

"I would recommend the Citizens on the Move Training to anyone who is wondering how they could improve life and promote positive change in their cities. You just invest your time and in turn get a lot of useful information and not only in theory, but also in practice, which is really helfpul. The site visit and personal meeting with other colleagues is probably the best part - if you are lucky and have nice weather, you could enjoy bike riding in Rotterdam while discussing challenges the city is facing and changes it is going through that could be similar to what your city is dealing with. And the team behind the Citizens on the Move Training is a dreamteam :) They will do everything and beyond to make you feel comofortable and to create an inspiring environment for learning. Thank you again for everything."

Vojtech Oksa, City of Bratislava, Slovakia

"I would like to thank you for organising this training. It's been a long time since I have participated in such a well-organised, well thought-out and structured programme. The colleagues were well prepared and focused. The training was practical, with exercises to be solved and interactive teamwork.
It made me step out of my comfort zone and challenged me. It was enjoyable and I learnt a lot of new things, but I was always reminded that I had an objective that I had set myself and that I should focus on it. I spoke to several Hungarian municipalities about the training and suggested they apply.
This training is currently missing from the training opportunities for Hungarian civil servants."

Gergely Toth, City of Ajka, Hungary

"Workshop very valuable, developing, engaging participants. I was pleased that at each stage the participants were involved in cooperation, exercises were asked. Experts very well selected and able to present the topic. All elements, sessions presented in a simple and understandable way, which is important for participants from different countries. Excursion with workshops to Rotterdam-great:) although very intense:). Bike ride (despite minor inconveniences encountered along the way), interesting, especially the opportunity to see and hear about urban mobility solutions in Rotterdam.In conclusion, creative workshop very well reflects the name of the whole event!"

Beata Kielar, City of Krakow, Poland

"I will never forget Carolina’s smile during our first face-to-face meeting and her sincere calming and listening to me when I could not speak due to excitement, Julienne’s extraordinary energy before the bike tour and her leading with her orange hat, the sincere mingling of people during dinners, Iskandar’s incredible leadership and patient guidance during the co-creation training, “Definitely solve problems by dividing them” answer, and my laughing out loud at Cori Droga’s reptile story during the storytelling training. I need to immortalize these moments by writing If I Cannot Speak. Many thanks to everyone."

Seyhmus Bora, City of Istambul, Turkey

"What a gem of a training! Brilliantly organized and delivered, it brings a new, innovative look on how citizen engagement makes a real difference, enhancing all kinds of urban mobility projects. By combining online tech wizardry and in person authentic learning experiences, while also visiting relevant sites, like Rotterdam's Future Mobility Park, ''Citizens on the move" program creates a unique chance to gather a comprehensive, updated knowledge base about what can be done in the field of urban mobility, sparking fresh ideas, practicing essential people engagement skills and building meaningful connections with urban mobility peers from all over Europe. Thank you so much for the opportunity to be your trainee :)!"

Corina Doroga, City of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

"The Citizens on the Move Training was an incredibly insightful and valuable experience. The combination of theory and practical case studies helped me a lot. I especially appreciated the diversity of participants, which brought unique perspectives and enriched our discussions. The hands-on workshops and collaborative activities made the learning process engaging and highly practical. Thank you for organizing such a well-run course."

Veronika Chládeková, City of Bratislava, Slovakia

"I'm very pleased with this training. I'm positively surprised that it is so interactive instead of being just boring lectures. It really makes us go out of our comfort zone and learn a lot, by doing, which is the best way to learn anything. Also, the EIT team and all the trainers were incredibly professional, nice and helpful all the time, giving us all the info we needed beforehand for the sessions and for the exercises. Definitely one of the best trainings I've attended to."

Tiago Silva, City of Braga

"The organisation and support were excellent. Immediate feedback, maximum availability and proactivity from the whole team. Well done!!"

Laura Putignano, City of Milan, Italy

"Citizens on the move – A wonderful, inspiring initiative that allows you to learn about the life of other cities in Europe.
I recommend it to every employee of the local government whose goal is to change urban mobility into a more sustainable one."

Rafal Czerwiński, City of Warsaw, Poland

"I would like to sincerely express my appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the "Citizen on the Move 2024" training. It was an extremely valuable experience that helped me develop relevant skills and gain a deeper perspective on responsibility and civic engagement.
The program was excellently designed, perfectly combining theory with practical sessions. The trainers demonstrated professionalism, clarity in their explanations, and an interactive approach, making the learning process engaging and motivating.
A remarkable aspect of the training was the emphasis on collaboration and encouraging innovative ideas. The open and supportive atmosphere allowed us to express ourselves freely, learn from one another, and build lasting professional relationships."

Nadia Circu, City of Roman, Romania

"The course inspired me to see what can be done next and gave me the practical tools I could already use in my work. I enjoyed the variety of the topics covered and each module sparked joy and curiosity to know more and to figure out how to apply what we are learning to our projects at home. It was also great to have the on-site part with hands-on workshops in Rotterdam. Happy to be part of it and a big shoutout to the lovely and supportive team who made it happen."

Dorota Šaríková, City of Bratislava, Slovakia

"Citizens on the Move brought me knowledge of the new tools and approaches which enriches my cooperation with stakeholders in creating sustainable urban mobility. Moreover, it's a great opportunity to share experiences, and tips with people from the whole of Europe about the city's transport solutions and innovations."

Dorota Gajda-Kutowińska, City of Gdansk, Poland

"Citizens on the Move was a game-changer for me! The hands-on workshops and site visit in Rotterdam gave me a blast of inspiration and practical skills for citizen engagement. I loved getting the inside scoop on real-life engagement methods during our field trip. The workshops were interactive and fun - I'll never run a boring public meeting again!"

Ognjen Petar Todorović, City of Belgrade, Serbia

"So glad to have participated in the "Citizens on the Move Training program", which has significantly enhanced my expertise in citizen engagement and urban mobility. Grateful for the comprehensive insights, hands-on experiences, and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals during the two-day site visit to Rotterdam. A good combination of interactive online modules and practical case studies.

Leire Balzategui Urrutia, City of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain