European Mobility Week 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We all need clean air for our own health and for the sake of the environment.  One of the main causes of air pollution is how we travel.

 

European Mobility Week is about how we can do things differently.  Why not use public transport to get to work?  How about cycling or walking for short trips?

 

From 16th to 22nd September 2008, European towns and cities will be showing how we can travel better and create less pollution.  Plenty of events are going on in Sheffield with the Council sponsoring and taking part in many of them.

 

Make a travel pledge to change how you travel (at least once a week) and you could win one of the following prizes:

The pledge is mainly for car drivers pledging to travel by bus, bicycle, walking or car share for all or some of their journeys.  But if you travel that way already and want to pledge to continue that's fine too.

 

 

Tues 16 Sep

Sheffield on the Move is a new forum where local people’s views, ideas, suggestions and experiences of transport and congestion in the city will be heard.

 

Wed 17 Sep - 12.30 to 1.30

To launch Walkit.com in Sheffield (online walking journey planner) a walk will take place around the city - all invited.  Starting at Peace Gardens this is organised by Get Walking Keep Walking.

 

Highlighting work around air quality, transport and climate change. The Conference, organised by Care4Air, invites professionals working in Health, Air Quality, Transport, Land Use Planning, Physical Activity, together with community groups and anyone with an interest in these topics, to come together and learn about other initiatives and best practice happening across the UK.

 

 

Fri 19 Sep - 8am - 1pm

Free bicycle check and minor repairs for general public - Council employees included.  Bring your bicycle along at the beginning of the day and pick it up around 12.30.

 

This is the big event of the week and is funded by the Council.  Please come and support it.  It's a cleaner air extravaganza featuring fun and activities for all ages - including the cycling try-out event and the activity tent.  Lots of entertainment will be on hand too.