Climate change, air pollution, decreased physical activity, poorer quality of life, noise, accidents, etc. There is no shortage of reasons for questioning why we simply choose to jump in a car.

The purpose of Sustainable Transportation Week is to raise awareness in residents and decision markers in the Ottawa region regarding the need to change their travel habits, for their own good and that of the environment.

Sustainable Transportation Week has something for everyone: lectures, demonstrations, activities in the street, contests, etc.

What’s more, Sustainable Transportation Week is part of an international movement as it echoes European Mobility Week, which is organized every year in hundreds of cities across Europe.

Using public transportation, biking, walking, carpooling and car-sharing is not only good for your health and your wallet – it’s pleasant, too! Whether for a bit of exercise every day or to read a book, it’s time invested in yourself!

To “change modes”, a number of tools are available to help you in the section Helpful Links.