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This year, Slovenia is joining the largest European initiative to promote sustainable mobility for the twenty-fourth time. The theme of this year's European Mobility Week is "Mobility for All!" and highlights the importance of equal access to sustainable modes of transport.From 16 to 22 September, 133 municipalities will carry out activities to promote long-term changes in travel habits and enable inclusive and accessible mobility solutions. This year's European Mobility Week (EMW) focuses on equal access to sustainable modes of transport with the theme "Mobility for All!". To improve mobility for all residents, regardless of age, physical or sensory abilities, socio-economic status or distance from their place of residence. It focuses on social justice, inclusive planning and mobility that meets the needs of everyone. In modern transport systems, the needs of many groups - especially vulnerable ones - are still often overlooked. "Mobility is not only a right, but the foundation of an inclusive society. Access to education, work and health is not a matter of comfort, but of equal opportunities," Minister Bojan Kumer emphasized on this occasion. How do Slovenians travel sustainably? According to the results of a survey conducted by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia in 2021, a resident of Slovenia made an average of 2.2 trips per day in 2021. More than two-thirds of trips were made by car, and only 3 percent by public transport. As many as 85 percent of all distances were covered by cars, and only 5 percent by public transport. Also worrying is the fact that in 70 percent of car trips, only the driver is in the car. In 2021, Slovenian households allocated almost 17 percent of their budget to personal mobility, which is the highest in the European Union. The data is not surprising, as at the end of 2023, 1,230,565 passenger cars were registered in Slovenia, which is 8 times more than in 1970. The Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy, which as the national coordinator connects and supports local communities, organizations and individuals in their efforts to change travel habits, this year calls on all participants to implement more sustainable solutions that will encourage long-term changes in travel habits and at the same time enable inclusive and accessible mobility solutions. Key measures include: Efficient and accessible public transport - reliable, frequent, safe and affordable. On-demand transport - especially in sparsely populated areas and for the elderly. Carpooling, shared transport, P&R parking lots - local solutions for better connectivity. Organized infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists - safe, accessible and adapted to everyone. Accessibility of information - understandable timetables, simple route planning tools. Subsidies and solidarity mechanisms - reducing the economic burden of mobility. Slovenia has been participating in the European Mobility Week initiative since the very beginning. ETM has been taking place under the auspices of the European Commission since 2002, and Slovenia has been participating in its implementation from the very beginning. The initiative is growing year by year, not only in numbers, but above all in the quality of the measures implemented. In addition to promotional activities to promote sustainable mobility, we are witnessing an increasing number of permanent measures, such as newly built or improved infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, new public transport lines, improved equipment at public transport stations and stops, public bike and car sharing schemes, the abolition and reorganization of parking spaces, and traffic calming in settlements. ETM 2025 will again be an opportunity for us all to take a step forward together - towards fairer, safer and more environmentally friendly mobility for all. The Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy therefore invites all residents, municipalities, public institutions, companies and organizations to join in and help build a future where sustainable mobility will be a way of life. "Every change, no matter how small, counts. If we decide to walk, cycle, carpool or use public transport at least during the European Mobility Week, we contribute to a healthier lifestyle, a cleaner environment and a more pleasant everyday life in our communities. Let this year's European Mobility Week be an opportunity to take a step in the right direction together," added Minister Kumer. A total of 133 municipalities are participating in the ETM this year, and they will publish their activity programs on their channels. 72 municipalities applied to the Public Call of the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy for co-financing the preparation and implementation of ETM activities, where a total of 350,000 euros were available, of which 52 received support for the implementation of the activities. Several municipalities have decided on projects that address transport poverty - such as introducing on-demand transport, improving the accessibility of public transport, renovating safe walking and cycling routes and cooperating with vulnerable groups. Communication materials, a list of municipalities and awareness-raising materials are available on the Mobility Week website.
