European Mobility Week is the most widespread campaign on sustainable mobility in the world. It takes place every year from September 16 to 22 and aims to encourage European local authorities to introduce and promote sustainable transport measures and to invite people to try out alternatives to car use.

Every year, European Mobility Week looks at a different topic related to sustainable mobility. The 2014 edition aims to re-evaluate the way we think about urban space and to explore the relationship between land use and quality of life. This year's slogan, "Our streets, our choice", focuses on the effects of transport on urban quality of life, on how we can redress the imbalance between space given to cars and space for cyclists and pedestrians, and encourages people to create the city they want to live in.

Since its introduction in 2002, the impact of European Mobility Week has steadily grown, both across Europe and around the world. Last year saw the participation of 1,931 cities from 47 countries including Argentina, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Canada and Vietnam. A total of 8,623 permanent measures have been implemented, mainly focusing on infrastructure for cycling and walking, traffic calming, improving transport accessibility and raising awareness about sustainable travel behaviour.

The Week culminates in the 'In Town Without My Car!' event, where participating towns and cities set aside one or several areas solely for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport for a whole day.

For more information and to join the campaign please visit the official website