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Getting to work by train and bicycle

The Slovenian Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek took part in this year's European Mobility Week which is taking place under the slogan 'Clean air – It's your move!'. From Kranj to Ljubljana she travelled by train and from Ljubljana Railway Station to the governmental building she cycled.

 

 

More than 2,000 European cities are expected to participate in the European Mobility Week which is taking place for the twelfth year in a row. This year's edition will run until 22 September under the slogan 'Clean air – It's your move!'. The 2013 campaign aims to encourage citizens to improve their health and well-being by changing their day-to-day mobility behaviour, and to raise the awareness about the impact of transport on local air quality. Air pollution also affects the environment, resulting in acidification of soil, biodiversity loss, ozone depletion and climate change.

 

Even small changes, such as opting for public transport, commuting by bicycle rather than taking the car or simply choosing to walk, can significantly enhance the quality of life in towns and cities. Prime Minister Bratušek emphasised that she likes to ride a bicycle, thus taking care of her health and contributing to a cleaner environment.