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The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport calls for a rethinking of mobility. Transportation systems should become cleaner, safer, more inclusive, and more resilient. In light of growing traffic congestion, rising emissions, limited resources, and the consequences of climate change, a key question arises: How can we create mobility that truly serves people?

New approaches offer great opportunities in this regard. Digital data, agile planning, and public participation open up new ways to better understand mobility needs. Innovations in public transit, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and shared mobility demonstrate a wide range of solutions. UN Day 2026 brings these approaches to life and provides insights into people-centered planning, climate-friendly logistics, and new forms of mobility. The mobility transition requires not only a technical or political shift in thinking, but also a cultural one.

With the 2030 Agenda, the member states of the United Nations have committed to 17 specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Coinciding with the launch of the global UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035), this year’s UN Day in Dresden, under the theme “Rethinking Mobility,” is dedicated in a targeted manner to SDG 11: “Sustainable Cities and Communities.”