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European Mobility Week initiatives launched across multiple regions
Various cities and regions across Europe and beyond are observing European Mobility Week with initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable transportation and reducing car dependency.
In Spain, several municipalities are implementing measures such as free public bus services in León, Alcorcón, Santander, and Torrelavega. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is hosting activities in Plaza del Pilar to encourage walking and cycling, while Madrid is featuring historical buses and road safety games. Other local actions include bicycle rental discounts in Cartagena and specialized parking agreements for students in Murcia.
In the Balkans, Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina) organized a performance to highlight air quality issues related to vehicle use, while Čapljina (Bosnia and Herzegovina) promoted cycling via new infrastructure. Bar (Montenegro) held a recreational bicycle race to encourage healthy urban lifestyles.
In Turkey, Bursa hosted a car-free day on Atatürk Avenue featuring walking, sports, and music. In Lithuania, the Joniškis district community engaged in various physical activities, including cycling excursions and group exercises, to celebrate the week.
Entities
Caritas · Croatian Automobile Club · European Car Free Day · European Commission · European Mobility Week · European Police · European Union · Juras Taminskas · Koleje Śląskie · Komenda · Krakow · Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications