The space belongs to all of us!
This year, European Mobility Week was held for the 23rd time between 16th and 22nd September, offering a number of interesting programs for those who wanted to learn more about environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation. In connection with the series of programs, the Green University Program of the University of Pécs, in cooperation with the institution's faculties, member institutions, and partners, prepared a diverse range of zero-emission programs to jointly encourage the traveling public to use safe bicycle transportation. In keeping with tradition, the faculties organized bicycle breakfasts for students and staff. At the member institutions of the UP-Affiliated Practical Elementary School, High School, and Kindergarten, those who arrived by bicycle took part in a raffle in addition to enjoying a refreshing breakfast, with the lucky winners receiving useful bicycle equipment. The programs were enriched by free admission to the Drótszamár Highway Code Park, free use of Pécsike and local public transport, the Bike Safe program courtesy of the Baranya County Police Headquarters, and a fire safety quiz from the Baranya County Disaster Management Directorate. The Fit-Boys also inspected bicycles free of charge.
European Mobility Week is part of a pan-European initiative that focuses specifically on the economic benefits of sustainable transport. Europe's largest transport and environmental campaign is becoming increasingly popular in Hungary every year, including in Pécs, where the organizers are preparing prize games and free programs.
The series of events, designed to raise environmental awareness in society, draws attention to:
- the environmental, accident, and urban landscape problems caused by increased car traffic,
- the importance of choosing a responsible mode of transport,
- the advantages of sustainable, environmentally and people-friendly urban transport,
- and the need to develop public, bicycle, and pedestrian transport.
This year's motto, "Space belongs to everyone," calls on us to decide together how we use public spaces and to ensure that everyone—especially pedestrians and cyclists—can travel safely, comfortably, and in a pleasant environment.
