EU European Mobility Week 2026 focuses on mobility for all generations
The European Commission's annual flagship campaign, European Mobility Week, runs from 16 to 22 September 2026 with more than 2,500 towns and cities participating. This year's theme, 'Mobility for Everyone', places intergenerational fairness at the centre, stressing that people of all ages should access sustainable transport regardless of income, location, gender or abilities. Activities include Car-Free Days in numerous cities, cycling and walking events, educational projects for pupils, and the inauguration of permanent measures such as bicycle ramps on staircases and expanded 30 km/h zones. Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas launched the week on 15 S…
Impact and considerations
Led by the European Commission's DG MOVE, the campaign is not binding regulation but signals EU urban-mobility policy direction: expanded 30 km/h zones and accessibility and inclusion priorities are likely to shape local planning, potentially affecting corporate fleets, commuting and business travel in cities.
Key points
- More than 2,500 towns and cities across Europe participate in European Mobility Week from 16 to 22 September 2026.
- This year's theme, 'Mobility for Everyone', centres on intergenerational fairness and access to sustainable transport regardless of age, income, location, gender or abilities.
- Activities include Car-Free Days in numerous cities plus bike tours, walks, dance events, and sports and cycling sessions for all ages.
- Educational activities invite pupils to share their vision for city streets.
- New permanent measures will be inaugurated, including bicycle ramps on staircases and expanded 30 km/h zones.
- EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas launched the week on 15 September in Strasbourg, joined by European Parliament transport committee Vice-Chair Virginijus Sinkevičius and Strasbourg Mayor Catherine Trautmann.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- European Commission DG MOVE
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- First source publication
- 15 Sept 2026, 20:00
- Page published
- 16 Sept 2026, 03:07
- Last updated
- 15 Sept 2026, 20:00
- Original links
- EU Transport News：European Mobility Week 2026 promotes sustainable mobility for all generations (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 15 Sept 2026, 20:00