Workplaces in Älmhult municipality can register teams for the Commute sustainably competition by September 7 at the latest. The competition runs from 14 September to 11 October and awards points for walking, cycling, public transport, carpooling, remote work and combined travel. Teams may consist of up to 15 participants.
What happened?
The competition is part of Älmhult's participation in the European Mobility Week on September 16–22. Companies, organizations and municipal operations can form teams with between two and 15 people. Participants record how they get to work each working day. When the period is over, an average score is calculated based on the size of the team, so the municipality believes that small and large workplaces can compete on similar terms.
Location
Älmhult, Kronoberg
Impact and significance
The scheme includes more options than walking and cycling. Carpooling, public transport, remote working and combinations can also give points, which means that workplaces with different geographical conditions can participate. The winning team receives a grant for a joint activity, a cake and a diploma. The municipality's page does not indicate the amount of the grant or the full scoring rules, which need to be checked in the application.
Background
European Mobility Week is described as the European Commission's recurring campaign for sustainable transport in cities and communities. Älmhult also plans drop-in advice on energy, climate and travel. On September 22, travel with Länstrafiken Kronoberg will be free of charge according to the municipality's publication. Private individuals, associations and companies can still propose activities. The municipality is working with an information page where the program will be updated as necessary.
Latest update
Teams must be registered by September 7 and the scoring period begins one week later. More program items are still being planned, so participants should check Älmhult's upcoming information page. The information about free county traffic applies on September 22, according to the source, and should be verified against the traffic company's current conditions before travel. This summary is based on the stated public source and describes the state of affairs when the WUA reviewed the material on 17 August 2026. It does not replace the authority, municipality or organizer's own practical information. If dates, times, conditions or execution have changed, the later information on the original page shall be used.
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Reviewed: 2026-08-16. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.