What is Mobility Week?
Mobility Week in Florida is a statewide celebration focused on rethinking how we get around. It brings communities together to promote safe, active, and sustainable travel options. From carpooling to biking, walking to public transit, this week highlights options that help reduce congestion, support healthier lifestyles, and create safer streets for everyone.
Love to Ride Florida Challenge
One of Mobility Week’s most popular events, the “Love to Ride Florida Challenge,” encourages residents to swap car trips for bike rides. Participants can log their rides, compete with others, and earn prizes. It’s an engaging way for people of all ages to rediscover the joys of biking, whether for commuting, recreation, or exercise. The challenge makes it easy to see how small choices can lead to big benefits for both individuals and communities.
Local Events and Open Streets
Across Florida, cities are hosting a range of activities—from neighborhood walks and transit trials to workshops on sustainable travel. “Open Streets” events, where certain roads are closed to cars and opened to pedestrians, let communities experience the potential of car-free streets. These events show what streets can look like when they prioritize people, giving everyone a taste of more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly spaces.
A Focus on Safety
Safety is a core theme during Mobility Week, with initiatives aimed at raising awareness around pedestrian and cyclist protection. Vision Zero, a commitment to eliminating traffic-related injuries and fatalities, aligns closely with the goals of Mobility Week. By sharing tips on safe travel and encouraging people to follow best practices like speed limits and crosswalk use, Florida’s cities are working to make streets safer for all.
Rethink Your Routine
Mobility Week is a reminder to explore the diverse transportation options in Florida. By trying a new way to commute or joining a local event, residents can find enjoyable alternatives to car travel while contributing to a safer, healthier community.
