Our mission
We set people in motion. We encourage people to rethink mobility and choose more active ways of getting around. Side by side with citizens and policymakers, we work towards both a mental and modal shift, making sustainable mobility tangible and accessible for everyone.
Mobility as a lever for a better world
Every day, millions of people are on the move: commuting to work or heading out for a weekend trip. Each of these journeys has a purpose, and each one matters. Collectively, they have a major impact on people, the environment, and society as a whole.
How we move shapes what our streets and cities look like, how safe we feel on the road, and how clean the air we breathe is. By rethinking how we travel, we can reduce the negative impact of our movements and make a positive contribution to people, planet and community.
A heart for people
People are our compass. In everything we do, we protect the social dimension of mobility. Because sustainable transport should work for everyone. Young and old. Mobile and less mobile. At Mobiel 21, we leave no one behind. That’s why we commit every day to building sustainable mobility with, for and by people.
Four focus themes
Our mission to make sustainable mobility tangible and accessible for everyone comes to life in the four focus themes that guide our day-to-day actions and activities. Together, these four themes operationalise Mobiel 21’s mission, ensuring that sustainable mobility is not just an idea, but a lived experience for all.
Mobility poverty
The fight against mobility poverty reflects our commitment to equity and inclusion. We believe everyone, regardless of income, age, background or ability, should be able to move freely and participate fully in society.
School mobility
School mobility connects with our belief that sustainable habits start young. By creating safe school environments and routes, we empower the next generation and help children shift to active travel.
Participation and cocreation
Participation and cocreation ensure that sustainable mobility is built from the ground up. By putting citizens at the heart of mobility planning, we make sure solutions are locally relevant and socially supported.
Human-centered streets
Human-centered streets turn our mission into physical reality. When streets are redesigned for people rather than cars, they become liveable places. Such transformations show how mobility can reshape public space for the better.
Join us on our mission
We can only make sustainable mobility tangible and accessible for everyone by working together. That’s why we join forces with people like you.
Mobiel 21 is recognized as a socio-cultural movement by the Flemish Department of Culture, Youth and Media and achieves its mission, amongst others, with the support of the Flemish government.