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September 19, 2007

Mobility Week Gets Underway

More than 1,500 cities across the EU will take part in the sixth edition of the annual European Mobility Week, which takes place from 17 to 23 September.

The theme for this years event is Streets For People, which aims to prove that reclaiming road space for pedestrians and cyclists can serve to cut congestion and pollution without reducing people's mobility. As part of its activities to combat climate change, boost economic growth and improve European citizens quality of life, the Commission is emphasising the promotion of more sustainable modes of transport, especially in Europe's bustling metropolitan areas, home to 80% of the European population and where around 75% of journeys are made by car.

The message being conveyed is that increasing road space for cars is not the answer to existing transport challenges and that reallocating road space to non-motorised traffic can represent a sustainable, efficient solution and also allows healthier lifestyles for all citizens without reducing individual mobility. A whole host of activities and campaigns aimed at raising citizens awareness of the problems related to mobility, including road safety, congestion, pollution and accessibility are planned, with, as usual, the highlight being International Car Free day on the Sunday. Further details at: http://www.euractiv.com/en/transport/mobility-week-eu-eyes-road-space-cars/article-166750

Posted by iroadmin at September 19, 2007 07:26 AM