Today marks World Public Transport Day, a date that reminds us of the importance of adopting more sustainable, efficient and accessible mobility systems for all people. In this context, active mobility plays a key role as an essential complement to public transport.

Especially today, in the context of a potential energy crisis, public transport plays an essential role in sustainable mobility, collaborating in the reduction of polluting gas emissions and the liberation of public space. However, its full potential is only reached when combined with safe and attractive conditions for walking and cycling, especially on the access routes to stops and stations.

Active mobility: the first and last connection

On this World Public Transport Day, the importance of an integrated approach to mobility is reaffirmed, where public transport and active modes do not compete, but complement each other: a large part of public transport journeys start and end in active modes. Accessible sidewalks, safe crossings, a continuous network of cycling routes and bicycle parking, next to transport interfaces, are essential elements to facilitate this articulation.