The awards were presented by Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik at a ceremony in Brussels on March, 14th 2011.
Almada was judged by an independent panel of mobility experts to have done the most to promote alternatives to the car, and to highlight the positive impact of other means of transport on public health and the environment during the European Mobility Week 2010.
Commissioner Potočnik (picture on the right) said : "Too many Europeans rely on their cars even for short journeys. The effects of increased pollution and congestion are harmful for both the environment and our health. The European Mobility Week shows how local authorities can encourage people to use other ways of travelling and in doing so improve their health and well-being."
European Mobility Week 2010
A record 2,221 European towns and cities officially participated in the ninth annual edition of the European Mobility Week (EMW) from 16 to 22 September 2010. The 2010 edition revolved around the theme ‘Travel Smarter, Live Better’ to emphasise the benefits of active and sustainable mobility on citizens’ health and well-being.
The award rewards the local authority that is deemed to have done most in raising public awareness of sustainable travel as a means of promoting physical activity and to contribute to reducing noise, air pollution and congestion that are known to have detrimental effects on health and well-being.
The winning city was chosen by an independent panel of transport experts who have assessed 30 applications and shortlisted 10 local authorities which they considered had performed outstandingly well during EMW 2010.
Congratulations to Almada, member of Energy Cities !
Find complete information about the Award ceremony and winning cities -Almada, Murcia, Riga- here.
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