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Since 2002, European Mobility Week has taken place every year from 16 to 22 September.

Organised by the European Commission, the campaign aims to raise awareness about sustainable mobility and to improve residents’ health and quality of life. European Mobility Week is primarily aimed at municipalities and encourages local authorities to introduce and promote sustainable transport measures, inviting their residents and cross-border workers to try alternatives to driving. Each year, the campaign focuses on a different theme, highlighting various aspects of sustainable mobility. Whether it’s the economy, multimodality, or accessibility, the annual theme seeks to inspire creative activities, innovative ideas and engaging discussions.

An opportunity to test solutions and connect

European Mobility Week offers municipalities a great opportunity to test innovative transport solutions together with their residents and cross-border workers, or to promote creative ideas for sustainable mobility. For example, municipalities can temporarily close parking lots and streets to cars to open them up for pedestrians and families, open new paths and cycle tracks, test electric vehicles or special bicycles, secure routes to schools, or implement other innovative measures that protect the climate while improving quality of life.

In this way, European Mobility Week aims to initiate and support an open process of reflection and discussion on how people move within and between their living and working spaces using public space.  At the same time, it provides a framework for sharing knowledge about sustainable mobility and finding specific solutions to local challenges—such as air pollution, noise pollution, traffic congestion, accidents, health issues, and more.

Ultimately, it seeks to bring local stakeholders closer together and motivate citizens and local representatives to find sustainable solutions that improve public spaces across Europe.