Over 70% of EU citizens live in urban areas (cities, towns and suburbs) that generate 23% of all transport greenhouse gas emissions. To help the European Union reduce greenhouse gas emissions (by at least 55% by 2030 and by 90% by 2050), the Urban Mobility Framework initiative proposes measures to encourage EU Member States to develop urban transport systems that are safe, accessible, inclusive, affordable, smart, resilient, and emission-free.
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The third edition (2026) of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP) Guidelines will provide cities across Europe with improved support to plan, develop and implement sustainable urban mobility.
On the World Bicycle Day, the Commission has published a Cycling Counts study assessing the current state of cycling within the EU.
Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, awarded Riga, Latvia, the European Mobility Week Award and the autonomous province of Bolzano/Bozen, in Italy, the Mobility Action Award, recognising leadership in sustainable urban mobility during 2025.
The Commission adopted its first progress report on the European declaration on cycling, showing strong momentum across the EU to boost cycling infrastructure and policies. The report confirms cycling’s role as a clean, affordable and health-boosting way to travel.
From 30 September to 2 October, EU Urban Mobility Days will take place in Vilnius.
From 16 to 22 September, more than 2,500 towns and cities will celebrate European Mobility Week.