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The European Union’s Committee of the Regions has published a new opinion on transport poverty, highlighting active mobility as essential for social and economic cohesion. In a context where millions of Europeans face accessibility difficulties, the document emphasises that small local interventions can have immediate and significant impacts on people’s lives.

The UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) has published a document with a set of harmonised definitions for cycling infrastructure, developed by the Expert Group on Cycling Infrastructure Module (2022–2024), of which the Institute for Mobility and Transport was a member.

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2026–2035 as the first United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport, recognizing transport as an essential pillar for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals – from health and equity in access, to energy efficiency and climate action.

26 November marks World Sustainable Transport Day, a date established by the UN for the first time in 2023. This day recognises sustainable transport as an essential element, not only in combating climate change, but also in eradicating poverty and building an inclusive society where everyone has a place.

The IMT Active Mobility Project Group, in conjunction with CIVINET Iberia, organised an event dedicated to promoting active mobility and public transport, which took place in Lisbon on 14 November 2025.

The first identification and characterisation of bicycle sharing systems (BSS) in Portugal is now available, providing a starting point for systematising information on the current status and potential of these systems that promote sustainable mobility.

Notice No. 5/2025 is open – SUPPORT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AUTOMATIC METERS FOR ACTIVE MODES OF TRANSPORT, in the total amount of €200,000.00

The Impact Call for Centering Equity and Inclusion aims to promote the active participation of women and marginalized groups in sustainable transport policies and strategies.

The World Health Organization has launched a toolkit of policy options to promote safe active mobility.

The Project Group was at the Polis Network annual conference, where it presented a paper on “Assessing local governments competencies for effective active mobility policy delivery.

The first Pan-European Master Plan dedicated to walking mobility was developed to promote walking and its many benefits.

In 2023, bicycle production in Europe was down 24%. For the fourth consecutive year, Portugal is the biggest producer of bicycles with 1,8 million units produced.

Portugal hosted the world’s biggest event dedicated to walking mobility. It was 4 days where more than 530 experts and enthusiasts from 61 different countries shared ideas, experiences and knowledge.

On April 3, 2024, the European Bicycle Declaration was signed at the informal meeting of the EU Council of Transport Ministers, marking a historic milestone for the bicycle.