The Sorgues du Comtat intercommunality organized the first edition of Parlons Eco, last April, with the launch of the second phase of the “industry territories” system, which gives carte blanche to the territories to build their industrial reconquest strategy. This 2nd edition focuses on the sustainable mobility of local businesses.
The objective of the president of the Sorgues du Comtat community, Christian Gros, is toencourage synergies between entrepreneurs to strengthen economic development in the region, while regularly raising stakeholders' awareness of common issues such as sustainable mobility. Theme of the evening which brought together more than twenty companies on October 29, 2024.
Building sustainable mobility together
Christian Gros, president of the Les Sorgues du Comtat urban community, opened the discussion by emphasizing the importance of building tomorrow's economy together.
« With its 25 activity zones where different sectors are established, the territory must facilitate travel while reducing its environmental impact. Mobility thus becomes a strategic lever for economic development and the quality of life of residents. », argued Christian Gros.
Laurent Comtat, vice-president in charge of mobility of the Urban Community, a community already strongly committed to the ecological transition with the “Territorial Climate Air Energy Plan”, details the existing solutions which strengthen accessibility such as the lines Mont'en bus et Sorg'en busthe railway star, or even the financing of cycle lanes and carpooling with Blablacar Daily.
Vaucluse businesses on the front line
Several leaders, from the five municipalities of Althen-des-Paluds, Bédarrides, Monteux, Pernes-les-Fontaines and Sorgues, presented their activity and their projects linked to soft mobility. Notably La Bécanerie, a company specializing in spare parts for two-wheelers which will join the mobility hub of the La Marquette area in Sorgues at the end of 2025 as well as the innovative start-up Virgo Move, which offers a full-face helmet for bicycles and scooters. electrical.
The subject of community support for developing businesses was raised by Voyages Arnaud, which is also an actor committed to social responsibility. The guest of honor of the evening, Hervé Lux, director of the Spirou and Wave Island amusement parks, shared his news with the highly anticipated extension project which will see the manga star arrive in Monteux in 2026 Naruto.
At the conclusion of this evening, Sabine Roussely, general secretary of the Vaucluse prefecture, expressed her commitment to making mobility a priority for the department.
