Low emission mobility & social justice in Brussels and Europe

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LEZ4All closing event + LEM Day 2026

22^nd September - Brussels

The event aims to discuss the opportunities and the challenges involved in realising the just transition in the urban mobility sector, in the Brussels Capital Region and in Europe: how to advance the social justice agenda in Low Emissions Mobility Policy? How to make of sustainable mobility a lever of empowerment and for fairer cities? A combination of plenary session and workshops both in English and French, bring together panellists and participants working at different spatial scales (neighbourhood, city, region, EU) on environmental, social and mobility questions. The event closes the EU project LEZ4All  (co-funded by Erasmus + programme) and provides the platform to communicate the yearly updates of the Low Emissions Mobility strategy in Brussels  (LEM Day 2026).

View the presentations :

1. AM - Plenary presentation (.pdf)
2. AM - Realising transport justice: between reducing pollution and increasing accessibility (T. Vanoutrive) (.pdf)
3. AM - Low-emission mobility in the Brussels-Capital Region (S. Hollander) (.pdf)
4. PM - Focus on Brussels: a comprehensive review of Brussels’ measures to enhance inclusion and accessibility in private mobility policy (.pdf)
5. PM - Promoting sustainable mobility for low-income groups through cross-sector collaboration (.pdf)

Programme

08:30 – 09:00 AM       Registration & Coffee

09:00 – 10:15 AM       Key notes (also available via livestream)

• Speech by the Secretary of State for the Environment
• Realising transport justice: between reducing pollution and increasing accessibility (University of Antwerp) 
• Low emission mobility in Brussels : state of play, overview of new measures (Brussels Environnement)
• Exchange between the speakers + Q&A

10:15 – 11:15 AM       Round: Sustainable Mobility for All — Advancing Social Inclusion in Mobility Policy (also available via livestream)
Panellists are invited to present and discuss concrete measures, policies, and tools implemented or currently under development in major European cities to promote social inclusion within sustainable mobility strategies. Drawing on practical examples, participants will share experiences, challenges, and lessons learned in making mobility systems more equitable and accessible for all.

Confirmed panellists: Juan Antonio Perez Lopez (EU DG Move); Andrea Rosso (EU Climate Pact Ambassador - Links Foundation); Anabel Rubio (La Mirada - Area Metropolitana de Barcelona), Benjamin Tollet (Molembike), Aurore Moerman (Bruxelles Mobilité).

11:15 – 11:30 AM       Break

11h30-12h30       Round table: The mobility transition under pressure: governing conflicts and public resistance  (also available via livestream)
Panellists will explore conflicts and public resistance surrounding sustainable mobility policies in European cities. Discussions will address sources of opposition, social acceptability, and conflict management strategies, as well as how mobility professionals are adapting their practices to respond to backlash. 

Confirmed panellists: Zoe Jacquet (BRAL), Juan Pablo Orjuela Mendoza (C40), Eva de vrij (Mobiel 21)

12:30 – 01:35 PM       Lunch break

01:45 – 02:45 PM       Parallel sessions – Round 1

1. The Mobility Guidance Office: experiences with personalised advice to address social inclusion in the urban mobility transition [in English]
This session presents the experience of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) in developing the Mobility Guidance Office to address the social impacts of mobility policies. Participants will explore how personalised support can help affected groups, increase public acceptance, and foster an inclusive transition towards sustainable mobility.
 

2. Focus on Brussels: a comprehensive review of Brussels measures to enhance inclusion and accessibility in mobility policy [in French]
This session presents key support measures linked to the Brussels Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and discusses their implementation. Participants will explore practical approaches to better engage and support vulnerable groups in the transition to sustainable mobility.
 

3. Enabling Sustainable Mobility for Low-Income Communities through Cross-Sector Collaboration: lessons from a pilot project [in English]
This session presents the outcomes of the LEZ4ALL project, which fostered collaboration between the mobility and social sectors to better adapt shared mobility support measures for vulnerable groups. Participants will explore how involving social sector workers helped test these measures and promote sustainable mobility solutions.
 

4. LEZ Play! — Experiencing Low‑Emission Zones and mobility policies through a Serious Game [in French]
Discover LEZ Play!, a serious game developed by Auxilia within the LEZ4All project. Through an interactive experience, participants will explore the environmental and social challenges of Low Emission Zones and other urban mobility policies, as well as the support measures and alternative mobility solutions available.

02:45 – 04:00 PM       Parallel sessions – Round 2 : mainstreaming social inclusion in sustainable mobility policies 

1. Mobilising AI for mobility advice: experience sharing and discussion on the technical, operational, and institutional perspectives [in English]
This session explores how artificial intelligence and chatbots can support mobility advice and user engagement. Participants will discover practical applications, key benefits, and lessons learned in using AI to provide personalised information, improve access to mobility services, and support informed travel choices.
 

2. Professional trainings in support of more inclusive and sustainable mobility policies [in French]
This session explores how to train mobility advisors to support people experiencing mobility poverty. Participants will discuss the knowledge, skills, and approaches needed at the intersection of the social, environmental, and mobility sectors, as well as key considerations for designing and delivering effective training programmes.
 

3. Enabling Sustainable Mobility for Low-Income Communities through Cross-Sector Collaboration: lessons from a pilot project [in French]
This session presents the outcomes of the LEZ4ALL project, which fostered collaboration between the mobility and social sectors to better tailor shared mobility support measures to vulnerable groups. Participants will explore how involving social sector workers helped test these measures and promote sustainable mobility solutions.
 

4. LEZ Play! — Experiencing Low‑Emission Zones and mobility policies through a Serious Game [in English]
Discover LEZ Play!, a serious game developed by Auxilia within the LEZ4All project. Through an interactive experience, participants will explore the environmental and social challenges of Low Emission Zones and other urban mobility policies, as well as the support measures and alternative mobility solutions available.

04:00 – 05:30 PM       Close & Networking drink

Closing remarks by Elke Van den Brandt, Minister of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region, responsible for Mobility, Public Works, Road Safety, and Animal Welfare.

Registration