European Mobility Week
EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK is the European Commission’s flagship awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility. It encourages behavioural change in favour of active mobility, public transport and other clean, intelligent transport solutions.
The main event takes place from 16-22 September each year, culminating in the popular Car-Free Day. Local authorities are encouraged to use the main week to try out innovative planning measures, promote new infrastructure and technologies, measure air quality, and get feedback from the public.
With more towns and cities joining every year, and with its huge media appeal, the campaign is widely recognised as a driving force towards sustainable urban mobility in Europe and beyond.
In 2026, the campaign focuses on intergenerational mobility. At different points along the life course, children, youths, adults and older people face mobility challenges and obstacles related to their respective needs and abilities. EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK encourages us to envision mobility, where transport systems are adapted to all age groups and fulfil the needs of current and future generations. Collaboration between age groups and the use of each generation’s skills and assets can make mobility more inclusive.
Author: Adam Oliver
