HM Government of Gibraltar is proud to endorse Active Travel Month, which will take place from 1–30 September 2025. This new community initiative invites individuals, families, clubs, schools, companies and organisations to replace short car journeys with walking, cycling, running or scooting, and to record their activity through the free Strava app.

Active Travel Month is being organised by OTWO Magazine, the Sustainable Transport Action Group (STAG) and the Gibraltar Netball Association, ahead of the Netball World Youth Cup 2025. It is supported by local sponsor AMA Group and will raise funds for the Gibraltar Cardiac Association and Diabetes Gibraltar.

Participants can take part as individuals or by forming a Strava Club to represent their school, workplace, organisation, family group or group of friends. All distances logged will count towards Gibraltar’s collective total, with Active Travel Trophies to be awarded at the end of the month for:

• Top Club
• Top Sports Club
• Top Individual

Two public awareness events will be held ahead of the campaign, on Saturday 30 August at the Piazza (10am–2pm) and Saturday 6 September at the ICC (10am–2pm), where members of the public will be able to register, get assistance with Strava, and learn more about the initiative.

HM Government of Gibraltar is supporting the campaign across several portfolios, with Ministers Dr John Cortes, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, Christian Santos and Leslie Bruzon all acting as ambassadors.

Minister for Public Health, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, said:
“We know that sedentary lifestyles are directly linked to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Active Travel Month is a simple but powerful way to encourage healthier habits, improve both physical and mental wellbeing, and reduce the health pressures we face as a community.”

Minister for Sport, Leslie Bruzon, said:
“Active Travel Month shows that movement is for everyone, not just athletes. Whether it’s walking to school, cycling to work, or running with friends, it all contributes to a fitter, more active community. Sport is about participation and wellbeing, and this campaign embodies exactly that.”

Minister for the Environment, Dr John Cortes, said:
“Transport is one of the biggest contributors to Gibraltar’s greenhouse gas emissions. By choosing to walk or cycle, each of us can help reduce congestion and pollution while making our city cleaner and more sustainable. Active Travel Month is an opportunity for us to take collective action for the environment, and for the future of Gibraltar.”

Minister for Culture and Tourism, Christian Santos, said:
“Walking and cycling allow us to experience Gibraltar in a different way. Active travel not only supports healthier lifestyles but also helps showcase our culture and heritage, making our streets more vibrant for residents and visitors alike. This is about creating a city that is welcoming, liveable, and enjoyable to explore.”

Active Travel Month responds to some of Gibraltar’s key challenges: high rates of car use and single-occupancy journeys, rising levels of respiratory disease, and increasing health concerns linked to inactivity. With transport accounting for around 21% of Gibraltar’s greenhouse gas emissions, even small changes – such as replacing three car journeys per week with active travel – can have a significant impact.

HM Government of Gibraltar invites everyone to participate in Active Travel Month and make September a month of movement for the whole community.

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