Editing In Europe

== Albania ==


== Andorra ==


== Austria ==

General information

- Aktivit&auml;ten zum Autofreien Tag am 22.9. & zur Aktionswoche 16.-22.9. siehe [http://www.mobilitaetswoche.at/ www.mobilitaetswoche.at]

- List of [http://www.mobilityweek.eu/cities/participants_en.php?year=2008&country=AT participating Cities in Austria], the official EU website (listed are ONLY the events of governments and administrations of cities and communities) 


=== Graz ===
 
'''title: "Autofrei - ich bin dabei" in der autofreien "Promenade Annenstrasse"''' 

'''Date:''' Montag, 22. September 2008, 10-18 Uhr

'''Location:''' Annenstrasse, Graz

'''Events planned so far:''' Programm: [http://www.graz.at/cms/beitrag/10097533/1927904/ www.graz.at]

'''Organizer:''' Stadt Graz, Abteilung f&uuml;r Verkehrsplanung

'''Additional comments:''' Erleben Sie umweltfreundliche Bewegung und erfahren Sie mehr &uuml;ber die Mobilit&auml;t einst. Geniessen Sie bei Musik, kulinarischen Gen&uuml;ssen oder einer Fahrt mit der Oldtimerstrassenbahn ein buntes Angebot f&uuml;r RadfahrerInnen, Fussg&auml;ngerInnen, Interessierte und Kinder. Kommen Sie und erleben Sie die autofreie Annenstrasse und ihre Betriebe einmal anders. Zum [http://www.graz.at/cms/beitrag/10097533/1927904/ Programm].


== Belarus ==


== Belgium ==

=== Bruges ===

'''Title: Car Free Sunday Bruges / Autoloze zondag Brugge'''

'''Date:''' 21 September 

'''Location:''' Bruges, Belgium 

'''Events planned so far:''' Bruges city centre is completely car free during the day. Concerts and activities in various locations of the city. Main spot for the sports events is in the city`s main square; with bossaball, deathride, streetsoccer, panna football and extreme trial-bike.

'''Organizer:''' Autoloze zondag Brugge

'''Contact e-mail:'''  autolozezondag@brugge.be

'''Web address:''' [http://www.brugge.be/autolozezondag www.brugge.be/autolozezondag] [http://programma autoloze zondag.pdf]


=== Brussels ===

'''Title: A Sunday Without Car'''

'''Date:''' 21 September

'''Location:''' Brussels, Belgium 

'''Events planned so far:''' The city centre will be closed off to motorized traffic between 9am and 7pm.STIB public transport network free of charge. Walking and cycling tours. 

'''Contact name:''' Mrs. Camille Thiry

'''Web address:''' [http://www.dimanchesansvoiture.irisnet.be www.dimanchesansvoiture.irisnet.be] [http://www.autolozezondag.irisnet.be www.autolozezondag.irisnet.be]


'''City:''' Brussels, Belgium

'''Date:''' 13 -19 September 

'''Location:''' Brussels, Belgium

'''Events planned so far:''' 13th: Formation Velo-Trafic, 19th: Masse Critique 

'''Contact Name:''' Eric Nicolas 

'''Contact E-mail:''' eric.nicolas-AT-gracq.org  

'''Web Address:''' [http://www.gracq.org www.gracq.org]  [http://placeovelo.collectifs.net http://placeovelo.collectifs.net] 


=== Wavre ===

'''Date:''' 14, 21 September 

'''Location:''' Wavre, Belgium 

'''Events planned so far:''' 14th: Balade Velo, 21st: Journee de la Mobilite 

'''Organizer:''' Les Cyclistes Quotidiens 

'''Contact Name:''' Eric Nicolas 

'''Contact E-mail:''' eric.nicolas-AT-gracq.org 

'''Web Address:''' [http://www.gracq.org www.gracq.org]


== Bosnia and Herzegovina ==
=== Banja Luka ===

'''City:''' Banja Luka

'''Organizer:''' Centar za zivotnu sredinu/Center for environment

'''Date:''' 21,22 September 

''Events planned so far:''' On the 21st we will have a bike ride thru the city center where will try to have more than 150 people on the bikes what we had last time on the city bike ride. This ride will be named as "Two wheels enough" bike ride and after that ride we will try to collect the data from the people that would like to be involved in solving the problems related to the urban transport issues in our city. With this bike ride we would like to show the city authorities that there is a plenty people on the bikes and that they do not work anough on fulfilling their needs.
On 22nd we will organize in the morning hanging around with the kids from city kindergarten while the traffic is stoped. With color chalks drawing on the main street. Spreading the flayers about important infomations cosidering the quality of air in general. In midday we will have round table with the theme of EMW "Clean air for all", and we will try to emphasize the quality of air in our city and the EU standards. In the afternoon we will show few films about this topic and we will make some discusion after all.

'''Contact name:''' Tihomir Dakic

'''Contact e-mail:''' tihomir.dakic (at) czzs.org

== Bulgaria ==


== Croatia ==

=== Zagreb ===

'''City:''' Zagreb

'''Organizer:''' Zelena akcija/Friends of the Earth Croatia

'''Date:''' 17-21 September 

'''Events planned so far:''' On the 17th we will have a panel discussion where we
will present a comparative study of Zagreb's transport system contrasting with ones in other
European cities, in order to show the lack of vision in the development of the Zagreb transport system. On the 20th there will be an interactive exhibition on Cvjetni trg
(one of the most famous squares in Zagreb), that will be focused on problems
caused by urban transport infrastructure taking over public space.

'''Contact name:''' Bernard Ivcic

'''Contact e-mail:''' bernard (at) zelena-akcija.hr

'''Web address:''' [http://www.zelena-akcija.hr www.zelena-akcija.hr]


=== Koprivnica ===

'''''Winner of EU Mobility Award for entire continent!''''' is a humble city of 30,000 residents near the border of Hungary with a big vision for transportation.

'''Events''' There will be two weeks of events, with many many activities to take part in. Go to the website to see all their events.  The highlight activity is:

On Monday,September 22, World Carfree Day the area of 22ha will be closed to motorized traffic ( in comparison with 7.4ha of current pedestrian zone). The area of 12.4ha will be closed to the car traffic on Saturday 20 and the area of 14.8 ha will be closed to car traffic on Sunday 21.The area involves the immediate town center, including the three streets which will be pedestrianized within the three-year period.
Several other car-free days have been organized through the year in some other town areas.

'''Web Address:''' [http://www.mobilityweek.eu/cities/participants_en.php?country=HR&city=hr_ifgdyv89 www.mobilityweek.eu]


== Czech Republic ==

'''National Summary: '''  Czechs can be proud of being one of the most active nations in European Mobility Week! Forget the Golden Capital, Hradec Kralove for example will celebrate the closing of Riegrovy square to private cars, and Kino Central will project transport related films through the week for students and the public. The World Carfree Network will be represented by a stand in the beautiful historical town Pelhrimov(Vysocina district), where Chris Coleman will make presentations about carfree living to students.

'''Web Address:''' [http://www.mobilityweek.eu/cities/participants_en.php?year=2008&country=CZ National Website for EU Mobility Week]


=== Prague ===

'''Organizer:''' Automat

'''Date:''' 15-21 September

'''Location:''' At various locations in Prague in cooperation with Europe Mobility Week. 

'''Events planned so far:''' On the 15th they screen the film 'Contested Streets' at Kino Svetozor. On the 17th is 
an event called Prague Mothers dedicated to get people to stop parking on the sidewalk. On the 19th there will
be a political action promoting the 5 point challenge to the city government. On the 21st is the great ride itself
from 15h at Rudolfina. The ride last year had 3000 riders, and we hope to have more this year!

'''Contact name:''' Martin Skalsky

'''Contact e-mail:''' martin.skalsky (at) auto-mat.cz

'''Web address:''' [http://www.auto-mat.cz/pozvanka.php?id=32 auto*mat.cz] 

'''Additional comments:''' The site is in Czech, but the location and time of the events are clear enough for those
who neumi Cesky. Come join us to help us show Prazaky/Praguers how much better the city looks without cars!


=== Hradec Kralove ===

'''Akce/Actions''' 16-20 at Kino Centrale they will play(pusti)transport related films to students and the public

21st there will be a Cyklojizda/group bike ride

22nd "Den Bez Aut/Day without Cars": Male Namesti will be closed to cars, the action is called 'Male, ale zive namesti/Small but lively square' with many activities for adults and children!

'''Contact name:''' Mr Pavel Ã� ubrt

'''Contact phone:''' 	+420 495 707 592


== Denmark ==


== Estonia ==

'''Tallinn, Estonia'''

6.-7. september 2. Uus Maailm Street Festival/ New World Street Festival
Two days of events on an intersection turned into local plaza with street market, concerts, excursions, workshops and other fun.

See photos: http://www.uusmaailm.ee/?page_id=694


== Finland ==


== France ==

=== Caen ===

'''Organizer:''' Direction G&eacute;n&eacute;rale des Services

'''Date:''' 22 September

'''Location:'''  

'''Events planned so far:''' Stands info-transports organis&eacute;s avec les acteurs locaux Bus Verts et Twisto pour les transports collectifs et V&eacute;ol pour le v&eacute;lo sur 4 sites &agrave;  partir du 22 septembre inclus. Possibilit&eacute; de diagnostics personnalis&eacute;s des trajets, de souscription d'abonnements et de demande de tickets d'essais gratuits.

'''Web address:''' [http://www.ville-caen.fr www.ville-caen.fr]

'''Contact name:''' Ms Sandrine Magnin

'''Contact e-mail:'''


=== Grenoble ===

'''Organiser:''' uN p'Tit véLo dAnS La Tête

'''Date:''' each 22 September since 2004

'''Location:''' sur une place de parking,  place Jean Achard in Grenoble

'''Events planned so far:''' lib&eacute;ration de parking, On a paying parking, each time a car will leave its place, we'll buy a ticket and park a bike instead. Within the liberated space, we'll picnic, play to the ball, and take the apero. children welcome !

'''Web Address''' [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Les-journees-mondiales-sans www.ptitvelo.net]

'''Contact e-mail:''' contact@ptitvelo.net

=== Paris ===

'''Organizer:''' V&eacute;lorution Paris Ile-de-France

'''Location:''' Place de l'&eacute;toile, Paris

'''Events planned so far:''' Masse critique &agrave;  v&eacute;lo: tourner autour de la place pour faire rayonner l'&eacute;toile et d&eacute;noncer les politiques de transport en r&eacute;gion parisienne qui tournent en rond.

'''Date:''' 22 septembre 2008, 18h00

'''Contact name:''' V&eacute;lorution Paris Ile-de-France

'''Contact e-mail:''' contact@velorution.org

'''Web address:''' [http://www.velorution.org www.velorution.org]

'''Additional comments:'''


== Germany ==

=== '''general information''' ===

- ''technical help: to add a new city, click to edit the whole "Germany" section.''

- List of Carfree Day activities see [http://www.autofrei.de/wb/pages/homepage/termine.php Termine], general information about Carfree Days see [http://www.autofrei.de/wb/pages/autofreies-leben-jetzt/autofreie-tage.php Autofreie Tage], provided by autofrei leben! e.V.

- List of [http://www.mobilityweek.eu/cities/participants_en.php?year=2008&country=DE participating Cities in Germany], the official EU website (listed are ONLY the events of governments and administrations of cities and communities)

- Sep 10, 2008 Press Release: [http://www.klimabuendnis.org/press_point.html?&L=1 "Europ&auml;ische Woche der Mobilit&auml;t vom 16. bis 22. September 2008 "Saubere Luft f&uuml;r alle" - Nachhaltige Mobilit&auml;t an sieben Tagen | Highlights der Aktionswoche"]. Further information about the official EU carfree Week & Carfree Day programme in Germany see [http://www.localclimateprotection.eu/index.php?id=220&L=1 Europ&auml;ische Woche der Mobilit&auml;t], provided by [http://www.klimabuendnis.org/ Klima-B&uuml;ndnis / Climate Alliance], the official coordinator in Germany.

''(last update: 11. Sep. 2008)''


=== Berlin ===

'''Title:  ADFC-Kreisfahrt 2008 (ADFC-Circle Ride 2008)'''

'''Date:''' Saturday, 20. September 2008, 2 - 5 pm

'''Location:''' The Bicycle Circle Ride 2008 starts at 14:00 (2 pm) at Brandenburger Tor and goes on the main streets around the inner city, see the [http://www.adfc-berlin.de/uploads/fi/Z0/fiZ07zTtFr97c3YQVS7p9A/Route-Kreisfahrt-2008_Grafik.pdf graphic (PDF)] and the [http://www.adfc-berlin.de/uploads/4f/N8/4fN877PrcIJgXGsXp5ev5g/Route-Kreisfahrt-2008.pdf detailed street list (PDF)]. The end is 17:10 (5:10 pm) near Brandenburger Tor, at Mauergarten (Wilhelmstrasse / Zimmerstrasse, at the Highflyer).

'''Organizer:''' ADFC Berlin (Local Bicycle Club)

'''Contact name:''' Sarah Stark, Susanne Grittner

'''Contact e-mail:''' see [http://www.adfc-berlin.de/home/kontakt/landesverband Landesverband > Vorstand]

'''Web address:''' [http://www.adfc-berlin.de/kreisfahrt2008 ADFC-Kreisfahrt 2008] 

'''Additional comments:''' To this annual bicycle demonstration are expected about 3-5,000 participants.

General carfree informations about Berlin at [http://www.autofrei-wohnen.de/homeEngl.html Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen] and [http://www.autofrei.de/wb/pages/verein-vor-ort/berlin.php autofrei leben! e.V., Ortsgruppe Berlin].

''(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)''


'''Title: CARambolagen "PARK(ing) Day" action'''

'''Date:''' Saturday, 20. September 2008, 12 - 4 pm

'''Location:''' Kastanienallee (Corner of Sch&ouml;nhauser Allee) just outside Bracas Caf&eacute;, Berlin - Prenzlauer Berg

'''Contact e-mail:''' [mail@carambolagen.de]

'''Web address:''' [http://www.carambolagen.de www.carambolagen.de]


'''Title: autofrei leben! "PARK(ing) Day" action'''

'''Date:''' Saturday, 20. September 2008, ca. 13:00 - 17:00

'''Location:''' Kottbusser Tor (south east corner), Berlin - Kreuzberg

'''Organiser:''' [http://www.autofrei.de/wb/pages/verein-vor-ort/berlin.php#termine autofrei leben! e.V., Berlin section]



'''Title:  Aktionstag "Zu Fuss zur Schule und zum Kindergarten - Mobil ohne Auto"'''

'''Date:''' Montag, 22. September 2008

'''Organizer:''' Arbeitskreis Mobilit&auml;tserziehung Berlin (ADFC-Berlin; Fuss e.V.; BUND-Berlin; Per Pedes; VCD-Nordost e.V.)

'''Contact name:''' Martin Schlegel, Franziska Kupsch, Dorit Slaby

'''Contact e-mail:''' mschlegel@BUND-berlin.de; franziska.kupsch@vcd-nordost.de; dorit.slaby@vcd-nordost.de

'''Web address:''' [http://www.mobilitaetserziehung-berlin.de]

'''Additional comments:''' Im Rahmen der europ&auml;ischen Woche der Mobilit&auml;t findet in diesem Jahr zum 15. Mal der bundesweite Aktionstag "Zu Fuss zur Schule und zum Kindergarten - Mobil ohne Auto" statt. Aus diesem Anlass ruft der Arbeitskreis Mobilit&auml;tserziehung Berlin in der Woche vom 22. bis 26. September zu Aktionen an allen Berliner Schulen auf. 


''(last update: 15. Sep. 2008)''

=== Cologne / K&ouml;ln ===

'''Title: Konferenz "Autofrei Wohnen - Erfahrungen realisierter Projekte" (conference "Carfree Housing: The Lessons from Completed Projects")'''

'''Date:''' 26. - 28. September 2008

'''Web address:''' [http://www.autofrei.de/wb/pages/verein-aktiv/veranstaltungen/konf-2008-koeln.php conference website, programme & registration]

'''Organizer:''' autofrei leben! e.V.

'''Contact name:''' Markus Heller & Heiko Bruns, phone: +49-(0)30-2759.4244, e-Mail see [http://www.autofrei.de/wb/pages/verein-aktiv/vorstand.php Vorstand]

'''Additional comments:''' conference language is German, with one presentation in English. Reduced conference fee for registrations before 16. September.

The Conference was moved to the weekend after the official Carfree Day to enable the carfree folks to have their local Carfree Day events AND to participate this conference.

General carfree informations about Cologne at [http://www.autofreie-siedlung-koeln.de/ Arbeitskreis Autofreie Siedlung K&ouml;ln e.V. (ASK)], [http://www.nachbarn60.de/ Nachbarn 60] (the neighbourhood group in the Carfree Development of Nippes) and [http://www.autofrei-wohnen.de/proj-d-nippes.html Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen]

''(last update: 11. Sep. 2008)''


'''Title: The Carfree Housing Project in Cologne & Carfree Movie Night'''

'''Date:''' Friday, 26. September 2008, 19:00 - 21:30 (7 - 9:30 pm)

'''Location:''' [http://www.koelner-filmhaus.de/ K&ouml;lner Filmhaus], Maybachstr. 111, D-50670 Cologne (inner city, see [http://www.koelner-filmhaus.de/08_03-_lageplan-gross.htm city map])

'''Web address:''' [http://www.autofrei.de/wb/pages/verein-aktiv/veranstaltungen/konf-2008-koeln/programm.php Carfree Movie Night]

'''Organizer:''' autofrei leben! e.V.

'''Contact name:''' Markus Heller & Heiko Bruns, phone: +49-(0)30-2759.4244, e-Mail see [http://www.autofrei.de/wb/pages/verein-aktiv/vorstand.php Vorstand]

'''Additional comments:''' This event is part of the Carfree Housing Conference (see above), but open to the general public without conference-registration (but we recommended to register for this event due to limitated places in the cinema). Admission fee for non-conference-participants is 5 Euros (3 reduced).

''(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)''


=== Hamburg ===

'''Title: 4. Autofreier Tag in Hamburg 2008 (4th Carfree Day in Hamburg 2008)'''

'''Date:''' Sunday, 21. September 2008

'''Events planned so far:''' The area around ''Neuer Pferdemarkt'' will be restricted to the private car - there will take place the central Carfree Day event. Free public transport in the entire city. Programme details: [http://www.hamburg.de/start-energie-luft-laerm/523510/4ter-autofreier-sonntag.html 4. Autofreier Sonntag am 21. September 2008]

'''Organizer:''' City of Hamburg, Department ''Leitstelle Klimaschutz''

'''Web address & contacts:''' [http://www.mobilityweek.eu/cities/participants_en.php?country=DE&city=de_mvctyv8d City of Hamburg]

'''Additional comments:''' [http://autofreiertag.de/ www.autofreiertag.de].

General carfree informations about Hamburg at [http://www.autofreieswohnen.de/ Autofreies Wohnen e.V.], [http://www.autofrei-wohnen.de/proj-d.html Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen] and [http://www.autofrei.de/wb/pages/verein-vor-ort/hamburg.php autofrei leben! e.V., Ortsgruppe Hamburg]

''(last update: 29. Aug. / 13. Sep. 2008)''


=== Munich / M&uuml;nchen ===

'''Title:  Streetlife-Festival''' 

'''Date:''' 13.-14. September 2008 

'''Location:''' Ludwigs- und Leopoldstrasse, Munich

'''Organizer:''' Green City e.V., Referat f&uuml;r Gesundheit und Umwelt, supported by Corso Leopold, Kulturreferat

'''Web address & contacts:''' [http://www.streetlife-festival.de/ www.streetlife-festival.de]


'''Title:  PARK(ing) DAY''' 

'''Date:''' Friday, 19. September 2008 

'''Location:''' Tal, Munich

'''Organizer:''' Green City e.V.

'''Web address & contacts:''' [http://www.greencity.de/index.php?id=greencitydehome www.greencity.de]


'''Title:  Weltkindertag und autofreier Tag in Europa: Kinderfest (World Children Day and Carfree Day in Europe: Children Party in Tumblinger School)''' 

'''Date:''' Friday, 19. September 2008, 2 - 6 pm

'''Location:''' Tumblingerstrasse 6 und Tumblingerschule, Munich

'''Organizer:''' Bezirksausschuss und Fachbasis 2, supported by [http://www.wohnen-ohne-auto.de/ Wohnen ohne Auto (WoA)], the local initiative for Carfree Developments.

'''Web address & contacts:''' [http://www.wohnen-ohne-auto.de/drupal/node/173 Weltkindertag und autofreier Tag in Europa] 

''(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)''


'''Title:  Hoffest Riem (Court Yard Party in Riem)'''

'''Date:''' Sunday, 21. September 2008, 10 am - 6 pm

'''Location:''' Caroline-Herschel-Strasse, D-81829 Munich-Riem

'''Organizer:''' Neighbours of the Carfree Developments in Riem, supported by [http://www.wohnen-ohne-auto.de/ Wohnen ohne Auto (WoA)], the local initiative for Carfree Developments

'''Web address & contacts:''' [http://www.wohnen-ohne-auto.de/drupal/node/171 Hoffest Riem]

'''Additional comments:''' General carfree informations about Munich at [http://www.wohnen-ohne-auto.de/drupal/projekt_riem WoA], [http://www.autofrei-wohnen.de/proj-d-riem.html Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen] and [http://www.autofrei.de/wb/pages/verein-vor-ort/muenchen.php autofrei leben! e.V., Ortsgruppe M&uuml;nchen]

''(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)''


== Greece ==

'''City:''' Thessaloniki 

'''Title:''' We can make it - without cars!

'''Date:''' 20th and 21st of September

'''Location:''' Thessaloniki, Aristotelous street, statue of Venizelos

'''Events planned so far:'''

''Sept 20th at 12:00:'' Pedestrians march through the city to protest blocked sidewalks and zebra crossings.

''Sept 20th at 14:00:'' Ferry ride from the harbor along the waterfront of the city to protest the lack of such a service.

''Sept 21st at 11:00:'' Bike ride on the city streets to protest the lack of absolutely any facilities for the bicycle.

'''Organizer:''' Co-organized by twelve local citizen groups

'''Contact name:''' George Antonopoulos, Grigoris Mavrakis

'''Contact e-mail:''' welcome@enosipezon.gr

'''Web address:''' http://thesskinisis.wordpress.com/

== Hungary ==


== Iceland ==

=== Reykjavik ===

'''Date:''' 16 to 22 September

'''Location:''' Reykjavik, Iceland

'''Events planned so far:''' Organised city walks and bike race, bike helmet competition, sustainable travel plans, free concerts and road closures. 

'''Organizer:''' Department of Environment and Traffic, City of Reykjavik

'''Contact name:''' M. P&aacute;lmi F. Randversson

'''Contact e-mail:'''  palmi.f.randversson@reykjavik.is


== Ireland ==

=== Cork ===

'''Title: Rebel Pedal''' 

'''City:''' Cork

'''Organizer:''' Cork Environmental Forum and Cork City Council 

'''Location:''' Cork, Ireland

'''Events planned so far:''' Giant bicycle parade through Cork's city centre followed by a picnic party. Various entertainment including juggling, massages, music and dance performance, face painting for children, show of funky bicycles and cycling workshops.

'''Date:''' 20 September

'''Contact name:''' Patrick Treacy

'''Contact e-mail:''' patrick@cef.ie

'''Web address:''' [http://www.cef.ie www.cef.ie] [http://www.rebelpedal.ie www.rebelpedal.ie]


== Italy ==


== Latvia ==


== Liechtenstein ==


== Lithuania ==


== Luxembourg ==


== Macedonia ==


== Malta ==


== Moldova ==


== Monaco ==


== Montenegro ==


== Netherlands ==

'''City:''' In over 20 cities across the country!

'''Organizer:''' EU Mobility Week, LOAZ (Landelijk Overleg Autovrije Zondag, countrywide foundation in which 10 organizations co-operate, desk at Milieudefensie office), alongside local organisations

'''Date:''' 14th to the 22nd of September

'''Events planned so far:''' The 'Week van de Vooruitgang' (Dutch version of European Mobility Week) starts on September 14th with Carfree Sundays in Utrecht and Leiden. On 21 September there are Carfree Sunday in Amsterdam and 21 other cities and towns. In the other days of the week, 64,000 pupils of primary schools from 71 municipalities will participate in the project 'Green Footsteps', which stimulates children to go to school by foot or by bike. There are also several other activities which promote cycling, walking, public transport, responsible car use and alternative attitudes to mobility.

De Week van de Vooruitgang is de Nederlandse versie van de European Mobility Week. In deze week worden wandelen, fietsen, openbaar vervoer, kritisch autogebruik en anders omgaan met mobiliteit gepromoot. Dit jaar is de week in Nederland extra lang: van 14 t/m 22 september! 

'''Web Address:''' [http://www.weekvandevooruitgang.nl/ www.weekvandevooruitgang.nl]

'''Contact Name:''' 

'''Contact E-mail:'''

== Norway ==


== Poland ==

=== Wroclaw ===

'''Date:''' 16-22 September 

'''Events planned so far:''' There is an event planned for every day of the week. For details (in Polish only) please visit the websites below. 

'''Web Address:''' [http://www.mobilityweek.eu/cities/participants_en.php?country=PL&city=pl_mrshmrk5 www.mobilityweek.eu] [http://www.um.warszawa.pl www.um.warszawa.pl] 

'''Contact Name:''' Mr Michael Babicz


== Portugal ==

'''City:''' 

'''Organizer:''' um Dia Sem Carros

'''Date:''' 22nd September

'''Location:'''  

'''Events planned so far:''' 

'''Web Address:''' [http://www.umdiasemcarros.org um Dia Sem Carros]

'''Contact Name:''' 

'''Contact E-mail:''' info@umdiasemcarros.org


== Romania ==

=== Iasi ===

'''Date:''' 15 to 23 September

'''Location:''' Iasi, Romania

'''Events planned so far:''' Sustainable mobility debates, role play, workshops, public eco-event.

'''Organizer:''' EuroDEMOS Association

'''Contact name:''' Catalina Aghinitei

'''Contact e-mail:'''  eurodemos_youth@yahoo.com


== Russia ==
 
'''Organizer:''' Carfree Russia

'''Web Address:''' [http://www.carfree.org.ru www.carfree.org.ru], [http://www.massa.org.ru/?q=contact www.massa.org.ru]

'''Contact Name:''' 

'''Contact E-mail:''' info@carfree.org.ru


== San Marino ==


== Serbia ==

'''City:''' Belgrade

'''Date:''' 22 September

'''Location:'''  We will meet at 11.00 am on the cycle path that enters the Savski Venac municipality. We will then ride together towards the head office of the [http://www.sajam.co.rs/active/en/home/o_nama_v01/konferencijske_sale_v01.html Belgrade Fair].

'''Events planned so far:'''

After a short ride at 12.00 am participants will get some refreshments and then the educational part of the program will start in the Festive Room of the Head Office Building. Several important guests from state institutions will address the audience and talk about the main theme of European Mobility Week "Clean Air for All".

Most important will be the information about the air quality in Belgrade from "Institut of Public Health of Belgrade". They are monitoring the quality of air in Belgrade at several parts of the city and they are periodically [http://www.zdravlje.org.yu/radovi/environment.pdf reporting to the public the figures from their research] in order to raise awareness concerning air pollution, CO2 emissions and climate change.

After that there will be a video projection of films. We have chosen six short documentary films from our archive:

''Home Sweet Home'' - Anita Sancha

''My CO2 Climate Challenge Film'' - Defra

''EMW 2004 Kids About Mobility''

''EMW 2004 Best of Smart Moves for Sustainable Mobility''

''Cycling Friendly Cities Amsterdam, Houten, Copenhagen, Bogota 2006''

''Ciclovia'' - Bogota, Columbia

'''Organizer:''' Jugo Cycling Campaign

'''Contact name:''' Milan Boric

'''Contact e-mail:''' boricmilan-AT-hotmail.com

'''Web address:''' [http://www.bicikl.info. www.bicikl.info] (in Serbian)

== Slovakia ==

=== Kosice ===

'''Organizer:'''

'''Date:''' 21 September, Sunday

'''Location:''' Vedeckej kniznici (Hlavn&aacute; 10, Kosice)

'''Events planned so far:''' 15:00 - CykloPOTULKA, 17:00 - III. KOSICK&Yacute; MASKARN&Yacute; SPRIEVOD NA BICYKLOCH A IN&Yacute;CH KOLIESKACH

'''Web address:''' [http://www.mickosice.sk/index.php?html=denbezaut.html www.mickosice.sk]

'''Contact name:''' 

'''Contact e-mail:'''


== Slovenia ==


== Spain ==


== Sweden ==

'''City:''' Lund

'''Date:''' 16-22 September

'''Location:''' Around the town

'''Events planned so far:''' 

'''16th of September'''
The city of Lund will be encouraging pedestrians, bicyclists and public transport users by handing out paper bags, pre-printed with "Thanks for walking, biking, going by public transportation". The bags are containing information about the activities during the European Mobility Week together with apples and juice packages.

'''17th of September'''
The municipality has recently asphalted the last part of Hardebergasp&aring;ret, a main bicycle lane from the outskirts to the city centre. To get the publics attention, the city of Lund will celebrate the improved lane with free coffee and cake on site.

'''18th of September'''
Together with the University, the city of Lund has invited Professor John Whitelegg, UK, to make a public lecture on Time and Transport at the City hall.

'''19th of September'''
Lundahoj, the bicycle travelling centre by the Central Station in Lund, is promoted by a "walking quiz" that will show the public the different services that are provided around the station area.

'''20th of September'''
The different administrations of the municipality; Office of Road and Traffic, Office of Parks and Nature, Office of Public Transport, Office of City Planning, Environmental Office and the City Council Executive Office are displaying their work and vision of Lund at Stortorget, the main square. The Mobility management Unit (a section of the Road and Traffic Office) is arranging a Clean Vehicle Exhibition on M&aring;rtenstorget, the largest square. The exhibition contains cars, bikes and other vehicles, supplies and information about sustainable transports.

'''21st of September'''
Naturbussen, the recreational public transportation, is arranging tours on the theme Clean air for All.

'''22nd of September'''
A bicycle parade is taking place in the city centre. Several spectacular bikes, from Lundahoj, are shown. Along with information signs on the theme "Thanks for walking, biking, going by public transportation" the parading bicyclists will have yellow helmets and reflector waistcoats to promote traffic safety.

'''Organizer:''' Lunds Kommun

'''Contact name:''' Mr Anders S&ouml;derberg

'''Contact email:''' anders.soderberg-AT-lund.se

'''Contact tel:''' +46 46-35 69 83

'''Web address:''' [http://www.lund.se/ www.lund.se]

== Switzerland ==

=== Basle / Basel ===

'''Titel:  Clever unterwegs - 1 Mal Basel autofrei'''

'''Datum:''' 20. September 2008

'''Link:''' [http://www.basel-autofrei.ch www.basel-autofrei.ch]

'''Veranstalter:''' VCS beider Basel, Gr&uuml;ne Basel-Stadt, Pro Velo beider Basel, &Ouml;kostadt Basel, Club des Autofreien (CAS), junges gr&uuml;nes b&uuml;ndnis, umverkehR, Greenpeace, BastA!

'''Details: [[Clever unterwegs - 1 Mal Basel autofrei]]'''

Am 20. September 2008 sind wir in der Basler Innenstadt clever unterwegs. Verschiedene Pl&auml;tze und Strassenst&uuml;cke stehen an diesem Aktionstag f&uuml;r die saubere, sichere und spassige Mobilit&auml;t zur Verf&uuml;gung.
Dieses Jahr scheint die Stadt noch nicht ganz reif f&uuml;r ein autofreies Innenstadt-Ypsilon. Wir konnten aber ein grosses Gebiet um die Sankt-Alban-Vorstadt, den Birsigparkplatz, einen Teil der Hammer- und der Drahtzugstrasse f&uuml;r das Strassenfest "erobern". Wir bespielen auch die Claramatte, den R&uuml;melinsplatz und die Rheinterrasse bei der Mittleren Br&uuml;cke).

Um 12 Uhr findet auf der Rheinterrasse die Er&ouml;ffnung statt. Hier kann jede/r auf dem 14m hohen SkyBIKE himmelw&auml;rts radeln. Auch frisch gew&auml;hlte Grossr&auml;tInnen und Regierungsr&auml;tInnen werden f&uuml;r die umweltschonende Mobilit&auml;t abheben.
Hier sind auch alle Infos zu den verschiedenen Aktionen erh&auml;ltlich und die Stempelkarten f&uuml;r den Stadt-Parcours, der die Festpl&auml;tze verbindet. Volle Stempelkarten nehmen an einer attraktiven Verlosung teil.

Weitere Highlight des Tages sind: Downhill Skateboard-Ripp am M&uuml;hleberg, Liegestuhloase auf der Hammerstrasse, Solarkino auf der Claramatte und ein Strassenfest mit Beizen, Musik, Wasserparcours und Mini-Eisenbahn auf dem Birsigparkplatz.

Von 12 bis 18 Uhr finden Aktionen an den verschiedenen Orten statt. Von 20 bis 23 Uhr zeigt das Solarkino die Filme "The Immigrant" von Charlie Chaplin und den senegalesischen Film "TGV" von Moussa Tour&eacute;.


=== St.Gallen ===

'''Titel:  St.Galler Strassenparade'''

'''Datum:''' 20. September 2008

'''Link:''' [http://www.provelo.info/strassenparade www.provelo.info]

'''Veranstalter:''' [http://www.provelo.info PRO VELO Region St.Gallen]

'''Details: [[StrasenParade 08 - Mobil ohne Auto]]'''

Am 20. September findet die zweite St.Galler Strassenparade - Mobil ohne Auto statt. Ab 13.30 Uhr treffen wir uns auf dem Bahnhofplatz beim L&auml;mmerbrunnen. Von da aus startet gegen 14.00 Uhr die fr&ouml;hliche Kundgebung zum Blumenmarkt. Zu Fuss, oder mit dem Velo setzen wir ein Zeichen f&uuml;r die Mobilit&auml;t ohne Auto. Originelle Ideen, Fahrradklingeln, Instrumente, geschm&uuml;ckte Velos, lustige Kost&uuml;me etc. sind willkommen. Hauptsache dabei sein und Spass haben.

Nach dem Umzug, ab ca. 14.45 Uhr beginnt auf dem Blumenmarkt das Fest f&uuml;r eine lebenswerte Stadt. Das Konzert von [http://www.schoedo.ch SCHOEDO] und weitere Darbietungen sowie leckeres Essen und erfrischende Getr&auml;nke von der Velochuchi laden zum Verweilen ein. Das Fest dauert bis ca. 18.00 Uhr. F&uuml;r die Kinder gibt es auf dem Festplatz eine Spielecke.


=== Zurich / Z&uuml;rich ===

'''Titel:  Velodemo'''

'''Datum:''' 22. September 2008

'''Link:''' [http://www.velodemo.ch www.velodemo.ch]

'''Veranstalter:''' Junge Gr&uuml;ne Z&uuml;rich

'''Details:''' Wir treffen uns um 18.00 Uhr am B&uuml;rkliplatz zur gr&ouml;ssten Velodemo der Schweiz! Check [http://www.velodemo.ch www.velodemo.ch] f&uuml;r mehr Information und drumherum. Schreib: info@velodemo.ch bei Fragen und Anregungen. Wir freuen uns auf Dich!


'''Title: Zurich Multimobil''' 

'''Date:''' 28 September 

'''Location:''' Zurich, Switzerland 

'''Events planned so far:''' Road closures. Public information about sustainable transport. Recycle stalls for drinks cans and bottles.  

'''Organizer:''' City of Zurich

'''Contact name:''' Cordelia Oppliger

'''Web address:''' [http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/internet/zmm/home.html www.stadt-zuerich.ch]

== Ukraine ==

'''Date:''' 21 September

'''Location:''' Kyiv, Ukraine

'''Events planned so far:''' Kyiv - city-park, not parking!

'''Organizer:'''

'''Web address:''' [http://www.carfree.org.ua www.carfree.org.ua ]  

'''Contact e-mail:''' info@sheshory.org

== United Kingdom ==


=== Brighton and Hove ===

'''Date:''' 21 September

'''Location:''' Brighton, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Free bicycle rickshaw rides, creation of a village green and beach in 'The Lanes', free bike doctor clinic and live music.

'''Organizer:''' Brighton & Hove City Council

'''Web address:''' [http://www.journeyon.co.uk/events_80.asp Journey On Brighton & Hove]  

'''Contact e-mail:''' journeyon@brighton-hove.gov.uk


=== Bungay, Suffolk ===

'''Title: Car-Free Day Bike-In'''

'''Date:''' 22 September 

'''Location:''' Bungay, Suffolk, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Attend the Car-Free Day Bike-In on foot, bike, scooter, roller-skates etc. for a chance to win cash prizes or a bike.

'''Organizer:''' Sustainable Bungay 
 
'''Web address:''' [http://transitiontowns.org/Bungay/CarFreeDay http://transitiontowns.org/Bungay/CarFreeDay]


=== Derbyshire ===

'''Title:  Community Bike Ride'''

'''Date:''' 20 September

'''Location:''' Derbyshire, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Organised bike ride to Derby 

'''Organizer:''' Choose Cycling 

'''Contact e-mail:'''  info@choosecycling.co.uk

'''Web address:''' [http://www.choosecycling.co.uk/community http://www.choosecycling.co.uk/community]


=== Devon ===

'''Title:  Devon Car Free Day'''

'''Date:''' 22 September

'''Location:''' Devon, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Competitions and a free cash prize draw aimed at local businesses to encourage staff to leave their cars at home and try an alternative way of travelling to work. Motorists which have no option but to drive for their commute to work are invited to do their bit for Devon Car Free Day by car sharing and will be entered into a free draw if they sign up to www.carsharedevon.com between September 8 - 22.

'''Organizer:''' Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council

'''Contact e-mail:''' travelwise@devon.gov.uk to register entry to the free prize draw

'''Web address:''' [http://www.devon.gov.uk/cycleexeter www.devon.gov.uk/cycleexeter] [http://www.carsharedevon.com/ www.carsharedevon.com]

'''Additional comments:''' Companies interested in taking part in the competition can download the application form from the website.


=== Harrogate and Knaresborough, NorthYorkshire ===

'''Title:  Car Free Day'''

'''Date:''' 24 September

'''Location:''' Harrogate and Knaresborough, NorthYorkshire, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' This is the first such event planned in our towns, but preparations are going well. A joint car free day on the 24th of September 2008, with prize draws, free bus tickets, rickshaw rides, a large mass cycle ride etc.

'''Organizer:''' Harrogate and Knaresborough Car Free Day Committees

'''Web address:''' [http://www.harrogatecarfreeday.com/ www.harrogatecarfreeday.com]

'''Contact-mail:''' adam.harper@hotmail.co.uk


=== Hastings, East Sussex ===

'''Title: In Town Without My Car'''

'''Date:''' 22 September

'''Location:''' Robertson St, Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' 11am-4pm, free Dr Bike tune-ups, stalls, bike displays, Awards ceremony at noon!

'''Organizer:''' Hastings Urban Bikes 

'''Contact e-mail:''' info@hastingsurbanbikes.com

'''Web address:''' [http://www.hastingsurbanbikes.com www.hastingsurbanbikes.com] 


=== Lewes, East Sussex ===

'''Title: Fume Free Friday'''

'''Date:''' 19 September

'''Location:''' Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Campaign encouraging people to car share, cycle, walk or use public transport. Individuals can make a sustainable travel pledge on website

'''Organizer:''' Lewes District Council 

'''Contact e-mail:''' ehealth@lewes.gov.uk

'''Web address:''' [http://www.lewes.gov.uk www.lewes.gov.uk] 


=== London ===

'''Title: Screen on the Street'''

'''Date:''' 20 September 

'''Location:''' Islington, London, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Liverpool Road will be turfed over to create a green space for people to sit, picnic and watch scheduled films on a large cinema screen and listen to live music entertainment.  

'''Organizer:''' London Borough of Islington 

'''Contact name:''' John Robson

'''Contact e-mail:'''  john.robson@islington.gov.uk 

'''Web address:''' [http://www.islington.gov.uk/transport/greentravel/screenonthestreet.asp www.islington.gov.uk] 


'''Title:  Give Your Car The Day Off Festival'''

'''Date:''' 13 and 20 September

'''Location:''' Richmond Green (13 September) and Barnes Green (20 September), South West London, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Attractions for children and families, including a bouncy castle, face painting and performance area with music, dance and sport.

'''Organizer:''' London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Council

'''Contact name:''' Ellie Ridgeway

'''Contact e-mail:''' e.ridgeway@richmond.gov.uk

'''Web address:''' [http://www.richmond.gov.uk www.richmond.gov.uk]


'''Title:  Car Free Day Festival'''

'''Date:''' 21 September 

'''Location:''' Leytonstone, East London, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Street stalls, live music, dancing, public art, bike displays and children's entertainment.

'''Organizer:''' Waltham Forest Council

'''Contact e-mail:''' wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk

'''Web address:''' [http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/rd/car-free-day-festival www.walthamforest.gov.uk/rd/car-free-day-festival]


'''Title:  London Freewheel'''

'''Date:''' 21 September 

'''Location:''' London, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Bicycle ride through London. Carnival entertainment including music, cycling angels and jugglers.

'''Organizer:''' Sky Sports

'''Contact e-mail:''' contact@londonfreewheel.com  
 
'''Web address:''' [http://www.london.gov.uk/freewheel www.london.gov.uk/freewheel]


'''Title:  Car Free Day Music Jam'''

'''Date:''' 28 September 

'''Location:''' Wood Green High Road, North London, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Roads will be closed to all traffic. Stage with entertainment from local musicians and performing arts from schools and local public. Farmer's market, children's area, try a bike stall where you can practice your cycling skills, stunt BMX cycling, arts and painting space.

'''Organizer:''' Haringey Council 

'''Web address:''' [http://www.haringey.gov.uk www.haringey.gov.uk]  


'''Date:''' 21 September 

'''Location:''' Hounslow, London, UK 

'''Events planned so far:''' Free smoothie made by pedal power, getting your bike fixed for free and saving on petrol by signing onto the London wide car sharing database.

'''Organizer:''' Hounslow Council

'''Web address:''' [http://www.hounslow.gov.uk] 


'''Title: Give Your Car The Day Off: Isle of Dogs'''

'''Date:''' 22 September 

'''Location:''' Tower Hamlets, London, UK 

'''Events planned so far:''' Road closures, street festival, tea party, information stalls, live music, BMX bike trials, organised walks, free bike repairs and free energy saving light bulbs.

'''Organizer:''' Tower Hamlets Council

'''Web address:''' [http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk]


=== Maidstone, Kent ===

'''Title:  Maidstone Goes Green Week'''

'''Date:''' 15 - 19 September

'''Location:''' Maidstone, Kent, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Prize draws throughout the week. Make your own pedal power fruit smoothie. Spot the car sharing superheroes. Reduced bus fares. Commuter challenge encouraging everyone who lives in Maidstone to go car free for the day and receive a free breakfast. 

'''Organizer:''' Kent County Council 

'''Web address:''' [http://www.kentonline.co.uk www.kentonline.co.uk] [http://www.kent.gov.uk www.kent.gov.uk]


=== Manchester ===

'''Date:''' 20 September
 
'''Location:''' Manchester, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Road closures. Exhibition and information stalls highlighting the health and environmental benefits to be gained from using travel alternatives to the car. 

'''Organizer:''' Manchester City Council and Salford City Council

'''Web address:''' [http://www.manchester.gov.uk www.manchester.gov.uk]


=== Newcastle Upon Tyne ===

'''Title: Leave Your Car At Home Day'''

'''Date:''' 22 September 

'''Location:''' Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Four walking buses to the town centre. People turning up at the event with a bus or Metro ticket valid for that day can claim a free pedometer. Exercise bike sessions from fitness instructors. Free bicycle checkups from a bike doctor. Public lecture covering issues around transport, particularly air quality and congestion.

'''Organizer:''' Chronicle Live and Newcastle City Council

'''Contact e-mail:''' go.green@ncjmedia.co.uk 

'''Web address:''' [http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/gogreen http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/gogreen]


=== Reading ===

'''Date:''' 16 and 22 September  

'''Location:''' Reading, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' 16 September information afternoon about cycling and using public transport, information about Reading's air quality, free basic health check, and a cycle powered smoothie. 22 September organised bike rides into town and business challenges.

'''Organizer:''' Reading Borough Council

'''Web address:''' [http://www.reading.gov.uk www.reading.gov.uk]


=== Scotland ===

'''Title: Give your car a break during September'''
 
'''Date:''' 8 - 26 September

'''Location:''' West Lothian, Scotland, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' 8 - 12 September is Travel Challenge week - individuals encouraged to use sustainable transport to work. 15 - 21 September is walking week - where you can join an organised walk led by experienced leaders. 22 to 26 September is West Lothian Cycle week - organised cycling to work. Email a travel pledge and you will be entered into a free prize draw.

'''Organizer:''' West Lothian Council

'''Contact e-mail:''' communications@westlothian.gov.uk 

'''Web address:''' [http://www.westlothian.gov.uk www.westlothian.gov.uk]


'''Date:''' 21 September 

'''Location:''' Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 

'''Events planned so far:''' Dressed up bike parade, music, market, and a Village Fair. 

'''Organizer:''' Portobello Energy Descent and Land Reform Group

'''Web address:''' http://www.pedal-porty.org.uk 

'''Contact e-mail:''' [info@pedal-porty.org.uk]


'''Date:''' 22 September 

'''Location:''' Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK 

'''Events planned so far:''' Free breakfast for travellers by subway, free goodie-bags for passengers on trains and live performers in stations.

'''Organizer:''' Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

'''Web address:''' [http://spt.co.uk/news/story540.html]


=== Sheffield ===

'''Date:''' 16 - 22 September  

'''Location:''' Sheffield, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Community transport question time and environmental conference. Organised city walks. Family-friendly cycle ride. Free bike repairs. Green festival. 

'''Organizer:''' Sheffield County Council

'''Web address:''' [http://www.sheffield.gov.uk www.sheffield.gov.uk] 


=== Walsall ===

'''Title:  Travel to Work Differently'''

'''Date:''' 16 - 22 September 

'''Location:''' Walsall, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' Free attractions for children and families, including a bouncy castle. Information and offers on public transport. Competitions and discounts on bicycles.

''''Organizer:''' Walsall Council 

'''Web address:''' [http://www.walsall.gov.uk www.walsall.gov.uk] 


=== Worthing ===

'''Date:''' 21 September 

'''Location:''' Worthing, England, UK

'''Events planned so far:''' A mass cycle ride around Worthing

'''Contact e-mail:''' jcoote1265@aol.com

'''Web address:''' [http://events.theargus.co.uk/m6/disp.asp?i=162357 http://events.theargus.co.uk/m6/disp.asp?i=162357]