Participating towns and cities

SpainPiera, Spain

Website:
www.viladepiera.cat
Population:
15.000 inhabitants
Department:
Environment
Contact:
Mireia Soteras Buil
C/ de la Plaça 16-18 Piera 08784, Barcelona (Spain)
(++34) 937788200

Participation 2007

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Piera implements one or more new permanent measure(s), which contribute(s) to modal transfer from private car to environmentally sound means of transport.

New or improved bicycle facilities
Improvement of bicycle network (creation of new lanes, extension, renovation, signposting etc)
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
Public transport services
Improvement and extension of the public transport network (creation of HOV lanes for public transport modes, new stops, new lines, reserved areas etc)
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc)
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Accessibilities
Launch of accessibility plans
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution
Mobility management
Adoption of school travel plans
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders

Car-free day Car-free day

Piera carries out a Car-Free Day 2007 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.