Participating towns and cities

SpainCandelaria, Spain

Website:
www.candelaria.es
Population:
24.000 inhabitants
Department:
Environment
Contact:
Cecilia Otazo
Avd. Constitución, 7
38530 Candelaria
(++34) 922 50 50 14
Candelaria already registered 6x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 2006

Participation 2011

Permanent measures Permanent measures

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

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)
The development of accessible transport services for all
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
Create wheelchair ramps
Lowering of pavements
Removal of architectonic barriers
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
Mobility management
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

Candelaria carries out a Car-Free Day 2011 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.