September Launched our very first Mode Shift Month and here are the highlights

Mode Shift Month – Celebrating Everyday Journeys

September saw the launch of the very first Mode Shift Month and what a success it was!

This new, month-long celebration of walking, wheeling, cycling, car sharing and public transport brought together #TeamModeshift members across the country to inspire more people to make sustainable travel part of their everyday lives.

From local school challenges and business travel campaigns to community cycling events and car-free days, it’s been fantastic to see so many creative ways of helping people rethink their journeys.

There was fantastic Mode Shift Month activity from: Citisense, Darlington Borough Council, SAJ Transport consultants, HITRANS, Luton Point, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Travel Hull, Hull City Council, Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership, Travel Smart (Derbyshire), Derwent Valley Community Line Partnership, Swindon Travel Choices, and Bradford Council.

Campaigns promoted during the month included:

Cycle September

Catch the Bus Month

European Mobility Week

Mode Shift Month ran alongside European Mobility Week (EMW), with this year’s shared theme Mobility for Everyone – highlighting the importance of making sustainable transport accessible and inclusive for all.

By taking part in Mode Shift Month, participants were also automatically registered for EMW — one form, double the impact!

And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to explore the free campaign resources available via our website.

Mode Shift Month Awards

We’ll soon be announcing the shortlist for the 2025 Mode Shift Month Awards, recognising organisations that went above and beyond to promote sustainable and active travel throughout September.

The awards celebrate the best campaigns across:

• Schools
• Further/Higher Education
• Business
• Local Authority
• Residential
• Healthcare

Shortlisted organisations will be invited to the Modeshift STARS National Summit in March 2026, where the winners will be revealed and celebrated as national examples of best practice.

Looking Ahead

Mode Shift Month will now be an annual event, providing even more opportunities to showcase, celebrate, and grow the movement for everyday travel.

To take part next year:

1. Register your organisation via the Mode Shift Month form (opening summer 2026)
2. Deliver your activities during September
3. Submit your entry for the Mode Shift Month Awards

Together, we can keep the momentum going!