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The United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026-2035)

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.

Active Mobility: Walking and Cycling as drivers of truly sustainable transport

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.

Active mobility and public transport highlighted at CIVINET IBERIA meeting

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.

Identification and characterisation of bicycle sharing systems

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 – Support for the Acquisition of Automatic Counters for Active Modes of Transport

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

Call for Impact to Center Equity and Inclusion

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.

Promoting walking and cycling

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

Municipal Governance of 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.

Pan-European Master Plan on Walking

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

Portugal remains the biggest producer of bicycles in the EU

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.

24th Conference Walk21 Portugal – Everybody Walks

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.

European Cycling Declaration

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.

Road safety measures for cyclists

The European Road Safety Observatory has published a thematic report on improving road safety for cyclists.

Cycle of Meetings “Going to School with Autonomy”

An event dedicated to school mobility and the autonomy of children and young people on their daily journeys to and from school.

Walk 21 in Portugal

Portugal was at the 23rd Walk21 Conference in Kigali to witness the world’s largest conference dedicated to pedestrian mobility, which will take place in Lisbon in October 2024.

Portugal is the biggest producer of bicycles in Europe

In 2022, 14.7 million bicycles were produced in the EU. For the third consecutive year, Portugal leads the table with 2.7 million units produced.

1st meeting of CIMA

The first meeting of the Interministerial Commission for Active Mobility was held on September 7, 2023, with the aim of presenting the development of the strategies to the various government areas involved.

Regional Meetings

Cycling mobility was promoted, stimulating debate and the sharing of actions, initiatives and/or projects under development in each of the regions.

Velo City 2021 – Lisbon

In September 2021, Portugal hosted the world’s leading conference on bicycle mobility. The event included a session dedicated to the National Strategy for Active Cycling Mobility.