EU Urban Mobility Days to take place in Vilnius: Three days of sharing innovation ideas, best practices, and sustainable mobility solutions

From 30 September to 2 October, EU Urban Mobility Days will take place in Vilnius. 

The three-day conference will be one of the biggest urban mobility events in Europe. It will bring together policymakers, local government representatives, NGOs, academics, urban transport experts, industry representatives, as well as residents. The event is organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport together with Vilnius Mobility Agency JUDU.

Mobility and Transport Director General Magda Kopczyńska: "I am delighted to join this year’s Urban Mobility Days. With 75% of Europeans living in cities, investing in urban mobility is more important than ever. This year’s focus on integrating cities into the trans-European transport network, advancing the European Cycling Declaration, and ensuring accessibility for all reflects our ambition for cleaner, more inclusive and connected mobility. Public transport will remain the backbone of sustainable urban transport. Vilnius, as European Green Capital 2025, is the perfect setting for these forward-looking discussions, and I am pleased that colleagues from Ukraine are also part of this shared European journey."

"Vilnius hosting one of the biggest urban mobility conference in Europe is not only an honor but also a responsibility. It shows that our city is one of the most advanced in sustainable mobility in Europe, and the title of ‘European Green Capital 2025’ further emphasizes our commitment to sustainable urban development. This conference provides an opportunity to share our experience with other cities, strengthens Vilnius’ international image, attracts investment and partnerships, and opens new opportunities for both residents and businesses. We are ready to show how innovative transport systems and integrated public transport can become part of every Vilnius citizen’s daily life," says Valdas Benkunskas, Mayor of Vilnius.

An opportunity to share experience and learn

Urban Mobility Days is a unique event as it addresses topics directly on the European Commission’s policy agenda. The main focus is on the implementation of EU urban mobility systems, with key elements being Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs), urban nodes, public transport, and active mobility.

The host city Vilnius was chosen as the European Green Capital for its strong commitment to sustainability, while maintaining a realistic and practical approach. The city has also been awarded the Mission Label for Climate-Neutral Cities, recognizing its efforts to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. This includes actions related to cycling infrastructure and modern public transport, complemented by shared mobility solutions.

"Urban Mobility Days provides us with the opportunity not only to present Vilnius’ achievements in sustainable mobility but also to strengthen our visibility as a competence center in Europe. The event enables the exchange of best practices, discussions on innovations in public transport management, mobility planning, and urban international cooperation. We want to demonstrate how Vilnius integrates modern technologies, promotes green transport solutions, and creates a convenient and safe mobility environment for all residents," says Loreta Levulytė-Staškevičienė, head of JUDU.

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A day dedicated to each theme

Over three days, the conference will explore various topics related to urban nodes, cycling infrastructure, and public transport, while also emphasizing competitiveness, innovation, and tourism.

Cities will share their successful experiences to help scale up innovative solutions across the EU. Experts will present new technologies that municipalities could adopt, while participants will have the chance to discuss joint projects between cities, tech companies, and academia. The goal of these discussions is to test smart mobility solutions, with inspiration drawn from examples presented at the exhibition.

For the first time, the European Commission has structured the event so that each of the main themes has its own dedicated day, while also exploring competitiveness and innovation aspects.

Day One will focus on the role of urban nodes in ensuring the efficiency of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Discussions will cover multimodality, clean transport, and inter-city cooperation.

Day Two, dedicated to cycling mobility, will highlight the creation of safe infrastructure, micromobility solutions, cycling integration into tourism, the use of urban data for mobility optimization, and tackling transport poverty.

Day Three will be dedicated to public transport: exploring efficient vehicles, innovation adoption, digital tools, and sustainability in urban transport systems.

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