From 16 to 22 September 2025, the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN) marked European Mobility Week with a dynamic social media campaign, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (MESPI).

European Mobility Week, an annual initiative of the European Commission, encourages people across Europe to adopt more sustainable forms of transportation, promoting cleaner air, safer streets, and healthier communities.

During the campaign, KWN highlighted key issues related to mobility and urban life in Kosovo, including car pollution, poor air quality, illegal parking, and violations of public transport rights.

The first post shared raised awareness on the polluter pays principle, which holds that those who cause pollution should cover the costs of addressing it, helping to protect both public health and the environment. Another post addressed public transportation rights of people with disabilities and their personal assistants and outlined how violations can be reported. KWN also raised awareness about illegal sidewalk parking, which is a common urban challenge that limits accessibility and pedestrian safety, and encouraged citizens to choose sustainable transport options instead of traveling by car.

The initiative culminated on 22 September with a special post promoting World Car-Free Day, highlighting the benefits of embracing walking, running or cycling.

KWN also shared for the first time key recommendations from its forthcoming report on transportation. These include:

• Using revenues from parking fees and fines to fund infrastructure that benefits all people, including accessible sidewalks and cycling paths.
• Using car taxes to fund sustainable transport options, including faster, more reliable and less crowded buses that also serve rural areas.
• Ensuring free travel for people with disabilities and personal assistants, and investing in more accessible transport services, including buses with ramps, space for wheelchairs and trained drivers.