Kruševac, Serbia and Karditsa, Greece revealed as winners of the EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK Awards for 2019!

 The Serbian city of Kruševac impressed the jury with its wide range of activities, underpinned by strong citizen participation and political support from the local government. Even the mayor was ‘walking the walk’, coming to work by foot to help spread this year’s mobility message. During EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2019, the city streets enjoyed a new burst of life without cars, not only in the centre – which was taken over by pedestrians – but also in the suburbs, where people organised a variety of activities. The face of the city was also transformed, with the installation of new cycle paths, walkways, public squares, urban parks, benches and even swings.
 
The other finalists are Rethymno (Greece) and Wrocław (Poland).
 
Karditsa, Greece – winner of the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK Award 2019 for smaller municipalities
 
Karditsa impressed the jury with its use of promotional materials and partnerships to support sustainable mobility. During EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2019, the city partnered with dozens of organisations including schools, music academies, government departments, police, fire brigade, civil society organisations and businesses, all of which were invited to participate in a festive week of mobility celebrations. Other initiatives included financial benefits for companies introducing sustainable mobility measures and days off work for employees who commuted by bicycle or on foot – to show that safe walking and cycling are appealing for reasons beyond health and wellbeing.
 
The other finalists are Alfândega da Fé (Portugal) and Paide (Estonia).

For more information about the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK, for specific information about the awards, please see the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK awards web page and the official EC press release.