Participating towns and cities

Spain Elx (Elche) , Spain

Website:
https://www.elche.es/va/
Population:
234.765 inhabitants
Department:
Sustainability Area Of Elx Town Hall
Contact:
fondoseuropeos
Pont Ortissos, 13,
03202 Elx
(++34) 644532530

Participation 2009

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Elx (Elche) organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2009, taking into account the annual theme.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Elx (Elche) 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)
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems
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)
Development of new technologies to improve public transport
Traffic calming and access control scheme
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Accessibilities
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
Mobility management
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
Permanent access restriction to city centres
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

Elx (Elche) carries out a Car-Free Day 2009 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.