On Sunday, pedestrians, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, strollers and public transport hike Having moved from different locations in the city, Vilnius residents and guests of the city gathered in the square near the Seimas, and from there moved towards Lukiški Square, encouraging them to move not only harmoniously, but also in a friendly manner, noticing each other on the way. This march opened the European Mobility Week in Vilnius.
"Since spring, every month we have encouraged Vilnius residents to try a different means of transportation, and on the occasion of the European Mobility Week, we decided to organize a walk where all those who move harmoniously and their vehicles would come together in a friendly manner. A large crowd of citizens who chose to move around the city without a car gathered. There are really many alternatives for movement in the capital, and Vilnius residents are more and more willing to discover them. It is even more fun that they already choose these alternatives not only as a way of spending their free time, but also as a daily means of transport - for example, they go to a meeting at work or to a sports club not by car, but by scooter, bicycle, in the evening they no longer drive to the city center, but walk on foot", says SĮ "Communication servicesDirector Modesta Gusarovienė.
Like-minded people traveling in different parts of the city took different routes to the mass march organized by "Susiasiekimos paslogos" SA. Those riding a bicycle or scooter covered 6 kilometers from Žirmūnai beach to the Seimas along the Neris cycle path. Those who preferred to use their legs or roller skates moved 3 kilometers from the stage of Vingis Park. Public transport lovers started the morning at the "Press House" stop, waiting for a special bus to take them to the hike.
After completing their chosen routes, the participants of the "Forgive, car" march gathered in the square near the Seimas and gathered in a joint column and moved towards Lukiški Square. After covering one kilometer on Gediminas Avenue on foot or on wheels - even in baby carriages - everyone received award medals and plunged into the fun.
Event Lukiškiai square takes place on Sunday until 16 p.m., so you are welcome in the city center before you can participate.
Professionals who have organized an open skatepark invite beginners to skateboarding lessons, and event participants can try their hand at an interactive task by riding a special bike and trying to light a traffic light, win modern Lithuanian-made reflectors for scooters, and make an accessory from old skateboards. Professionals also advise on how to prepare the bicycle for the colder season, invite both bicycles and scooters to be washed in a special car wash, and the police team specially marks both bicycles and scooters.
European Mobility Week - until September 22.
The city walk "AtleiskAutomobili" starts the European Mobility Week in Vilnius. It is celebrated throughout Europe, and the week is initiated by the European Commission, announcing a different theme. This year, the theme of the mobility week is "Let's step together", which is also reflected on September 15. at the ongoing event in Lukiškiau Square.
The culmination of European Mobility Week is the International Car Free Day on 22 September. On this day in Vilnius, residents of the capital and guests of the city will be able to travel for free on all the capital's buses and trolleybuses - all you have to do is show a valid driver's license as a ticket on that day. This year, the eve of this day will be special for public transport passengers for another reason - September 20. the first electric buses of the capital are delivered to the people of Vilnius.
