Inst. for Climate Change & Sustainable Development - University of Malta

🚲 Yesterday, we held one of our final advanced cycling sessions

Participants practised cycling from the running track to different campus parking areas, moving confidently between spaces, using proper hand signals, and safely interacting with other vehicles. The group also cycled around nearby streets and blocks to build confidence in real traffic conditions and gain practical experience on how to behave safely in traffic.

It was great to see participants improving their manoeuvring skills and becoming more comfortable cycling on the road.

As the days are getting warmer, next week’s session will likely wrap up this season’s activities before the summer break. We look forward to ending the programme on a high note! 🚴☀️

A big thank you to the team from The Cyclist San Ġwann for delivering an engaging and practical bike maintenance workshop at our University of Malta 🚲🔧

Participants had the opportunity to learn essential cycling skills including bike cleaning, tyre checks, brake inspections, fixing a flat tyre, and knowing when a bike needs servicing. These hands-on sessions help make cycling safer, easier, and more enjoyable for everyday travel.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought along their bikes! 🌱💚

🚏Next stop is: the future! 🚌

The brand-new autonomous e-bus for the metaCCAZE project has officially arrived and will soon be tested on predefined routes around Malta and Gozo. This innovative, on-demand electric bus is co-funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe programme. The project aims to explore smarter, safer, and more sustainable transport solutions across ten European cities.

We want to hear from YOU! 🗣️
How do you feel about autonomous public transport? Would you use a self-driving e-bus?

Take part in this anonymous 5-minute survey and share your opinion:
https://www.um.edu.mt/l/4sgvh

Your feedback will help researchers better understand public attitudes towards this exciting new mobility technology.

University of Malta

🚲 Yesterday, we held an advanced cycling session with Ben, from Freedom is a Bicycle

Participants practised cycling from the running track to campus parking areas, moving between different areas, using hand signals, and safely interacting with other vehicles.

They then cycled around nearby blocks to build confidence in real traffic conditions.

Yesterday we welcomed two new beginners to our cycling programme, joining the group who started learning just last week 🚲

It’s great to see confidence building so quickly, with participants already progressing together and supporting one another.

Visitors also had the opportunity to try out an electric bike ⚡ — a great way to experience different types of cycling and discover what works best for them.

Next step: moving on to a more advanced session… and we’re really looking forward to it!

Mobility in Malta is evolving — and recent research is shedding light on how we move and why it matters 🚶‍♀️🚲

Studies on everyday mobility highlight how walking experiences can differ across groups, with factors like safety, comfort, and social context shaping how people navigate public space.

At the same time, emerging research on new modes like e-scooters shows how micro-mobility is becoming part of the transport mix — offering flexible alternatives for short trips.

These insights, alongside work on post-COVID mobility patterns, point to a growing need to support more inclusive, safe, and sustainable ways of getting around 🌿

At the University of Malta, active travel initiatives continue to encourage walking, cycling, and shared mobility as practical everyday choices.

References:
Scerri, K. & Attard, M. (2025) Walking Women
D’Orso et al. (2024/2025) E-scooter Use
The impact and complex effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the working environment and mobility in Malta (2023)

🌿 Nature-based Solutions for Urban Resilience: Community Voices Matter! 🌍 Help shape a greener future 🌿

Take our quick visual survey and tell us what you think about the proposed Nature-based Solution at San Ġorġ Preca, Ħamrun.

⏱ 5–7 minutes
📍 Your opinion matters

👉 Scan the QR code or click the link: https://forms.gle/j5QSiKD3F31qBngbA

🙌 Together, let's create greener, more sustainable cities! 🌳
🔗 The NBSUR Project is coordinated by the University of Malta Inst. for Climate Change & Sustainable Development - University of Malta in collaboration with AP Valletta. The project is funded by HSBC Malta Foundation.