EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK 2025: Mobility for everyone through inclusive and sustainable transport

Brussels, Belgium, 16 September 2025 - As of today, EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2025 is officially underway. From 16 to 22 September, over 2,000 towns and cities across Europe and beyond will present activities and initiatives that encourage people to choose more sustainable ways of moving. The goal is clear - inspiring more people to choose public transport, walking or cycling, while raising awareness of the environmental and social benefits of greener mobility options. The week will once again culminate in the popular Car-Free Day on 22 September, when streets are opened for people instead of cars, creating space for walking, cycling and community activities.

For 2025, the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK theme is Mobility for Everyone, putting a timely spotlight on the need for transport systems that are accessible, affordable and fair for all. It emphasises the challenges many people face, such as high transport costs or limited options. Towns and cities are invited to take action and develop mobility solutions that leave no one behind. 

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, said: “Mobility is not a privilege, it is a right and everyone deserves safe, affordable, and sustainable transport. Many people still face barriers to reaching their jobs, schools, doctors, and other essential services. The 2025 European Mobility Week is our chance to show how transport in our cities can be fair and accessible, leaving no one behind.” 

This EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK, explore initiatives that bring the idea of Mobility for Everyone to life: 

Initiatives across Europe

In Barcelona (Spain), safe spaces without cars will be created for children to ride bicycles and play safely. Residents are invited to a workshop to make reflective items for safer travel and can also test electric bikes and pick up practical maintenance tips at a pop-up stand. Participants may join the ‘Sant Antoni by Bike’ tour, take part in a bicycle circulation study and play a board game exploring the health of the atmosphere. 

Alongside a Car-Free Day, the city of Burgas (Bulgaria) will provide free walking tours and host an outdoor cinema marathon in the city park. Local artists will perform at bus stops, while educational activities on road safety will raise awareness for drivers and pedestrians. An exhibition will also highlight the transformation of public transport and the local bike-sharing system. 

In Essen (Germany), the streets around the Grillo Theatre will be transformed into a colourful climate garden, offering space to relax and learn about sustainable mobility options. Visitors can also join the Fancy Women Bike Ride, an 8-km ride designed to encourage women of all ages to enjoy cycling. Other activities include senior-friendly walking tours, family-friendly city bike rides and opportunities to test cargo bikes and on-demand shuttles. 

The town of Otrokovice (Czech Republic) will celebrate Car-Free Day with family-friendly activities focused on transport and sustainable mobility. Schoolchildren can receive health and safety tips, while pedestrians and cyclists enjoy a free breakfast. A 10-km scooter ride and an outdoor family event transforming streets into playful learning spaces are also on the programme, alongside a charity run, sports sessions and storytelling with transport-themed games. 

Find out more about the planned EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK activities in a town or city near you, here. Local authorities can still register their town or city's initiative here.

MOBILITYACTIONS

Organisations, businesses, schools and other entities are also taking part in EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK by registering their activities as MOBILITYACTIONS (initiatives throughout the year that promote mobility management plans and other sustainable transport solutions). Registered actions include the Walk for your City! challenge, encouraging residents across Europe to walk more for their well-being and their cities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK. Meanwhile, the international Bike to the Future challenge invites companies, institutions and individuals to clock up cycling kilometres, supporting mobility management efforts by promoting sustainable travel habits and reducing reliance on cars - a simple yet powerful contribution to climate action. 

View all registered MOBILITYACTIONS for 2025 here. Organisations, businesses, schools and other entities are welcome to register their MOBILITYACTIONS here.

Background

EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK (16-22 September every year) is the European Commission’s leading campaign on sustainable urban mobility. It promotes behavioural change in favour of active mobility, public transport and other clean transport solutions. A MOBILITYACTION is an initiative promoting sustainable urban mobility, organised by businesses, educational institutions, civil society organisations, citizen initiatives, municipalities, etc., which can be registered all year round. Mobility management planning solutions are especially welcome. Sustainable urban mobility can help lower carbon emissions, improve air quality and make Europe’s towns and cities more pleasant places to live and work. 

For more information on the campaign, visit www.mobilityweek.eu.

Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not reflect those of the European Commission.