Mode Shift Month
Mode Shift Month is a September-long celebration dedicated to all things walking, wheeling, cycling, and journey sharing by public transport or car.
It provides the perfect opportunity to enable people to choose the way they travel, and present realistic travel alternatives to employees, students, and the wider public. This will ensure we can all live in happier, healthier, and more inviting communities.
Mode Shift Month is all about #TeamModeshift working together, including local, regional and national events, to inspire individuals to try something new, be it cycling to work, walking to school, car sharing, or using public transport for longer journeys, by providing people with the tools and inspiration to make a Mode Shift.
Register for Mode Shift Month – make your pledge
European Mobility Week
Mode Shift Month is held at the same time and in coordination with European Mobility Week (EMW).
In 2026, EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK keeps the theme which made the success of the last edition: Mobility for Everyone. This year’s campaign will place a focus on intergenerational fairness.
Check out the EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK | Campaign resources available to use FREE of charge.
Mode Shift Month Resources
Guide to Mode Shift Month
Calendar
Social media supporters guide
Mode Shift Month poster
Mode Shift Month pledge card
Social media assets
Social media assets
Social media assets
Interview task
Catchup: Mode Shift Month 2025 Team Talk
The Mode Shift Month Awards recognise organisations that have excelled in raising awareness of sustainable transport options and delivering activities during Mode Shift Month and World Car Free Day.
Mode Shift Month Awards
The Mode Shift Month Awards recognise organisations that have excelled in raising awareness of sustainable transport options and delivering activities during Mode Shift Month and World Car Free Day. The shortlisted organisations will be invited to the National STARS Summit in March 2026, and celebrated as an example of best practice across the industry.
To take part, follow the steps below:
- Fill in the Mode Shift Month Form
- You can register your participation right up until 30 September
- Deliver your Mode Shift Month events and activities
- Complete and submit a Mode Shift Month Awards Form (Coming Soon)
Mode Shift Month Awards categories
- Best Mode Shift Month Campaign – School
- Best Mode Shift Month Campaign – Further/Higher Education
- Best Mode Shift Month Campaign - Business
- Best Mode Shift Month Campaign – Local Authority
- Best Mode Shift Month Campaign – Residential
- Best Mode Shift Month Campaign – Healthcare
Eligibility
To take part in the Mode Shift Month Awards your organisation must be registered with Modeshift either as:
- a Member (Public Sector/Corporate/Corporate Premium) of Modeshift
- a registered site on the Modeshift STARS system
Activities/initiatives must meet the following criteria:
- Must be delivered during Mode Shift Month (September).
- Must promote a behavioural shift towards sustainable and active modes of travel
- Must not encourage unlawful behaviour.
All Awards applications form must be received by 11:59pm on Friday 31 October.
Rules
By submitting a Mode Shift Month registration form, entrants will state an intention to carry out activities and initiatives during Modeshift Mode Shift Month. To be entered for the Mode Shift Month Awards, entrants must also submit a Modeshift Mode Shift Month Awards application form. Incomplete entries will not be valid for an award.
By submitting a registration form, the entrant accepts that they have read and understood the campaign rules, and that the information provided will allow Modeshift to upload your information to the UK section of the European Mobility Week website.
The Modeshift Executive Board’s decision is final. The Modeshift Executive Board also reserves the right to reject a registration that does not comply with the requirements of the campaign.
