European Mobility Week

The European Mobility Week initiative arose from a finding: today almost 40% of the transport sector’s CO2 emissions are produced by the use of private cars in cities.

A switch to more efficient and cleaner forms of transport would contribute to a reduction of traffic congestion, air pollution, traffic related diseases and noise.

Awareness raising, promotion of changes in behaviour and involvement of citizens are the key words for the development of a sustainable and efficient urban transport.

By participating to the European Mobility Week , local authorities show how much the improvement of the quality of urban life concern them.

"Streets for people" has been the transversal theme of the European Mobility week 2007.

As each year since 2002, the European Mobility Week is organised from 16 to 22 September, the 22 September being the highlight of the whole Week with the "In town without my car!" Day.

Energie-Cités is one of the four members of the European coordination of the initiative.