Participating towns and cities

GreeceDrama, Greece

Population:
59.000 inhabitants
Department:
Directory of Programming, Organising and Information
Contact:
Aikaterini Iosifidou
Vermiou 2 & 1st Iouliou Str. Corner, Zip Code 66133, Drama
(++30) 2521350665
Drama already registered 8x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Participation 2021

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Drama organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2021, taking into account the annual theme.

16 September
9.00-12.00 : “Electric Rides”, “Bike to School” Updates ● Projection of event videos. ● Interactive workshops with questions and answers about climate and cycling (for children). ● Bring your own bike and discover how it converts into an electric bike. Presentation of bicycles how to convert them in collaboration with Drama Laboratory Center of the 1st Vocational High School of Drama. ● Small walks on a predetermined circular route (Organized by the Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”-Municipality of Drama).
18.00-21.00: “Electric Rides”, Ebike Happy hours – where the public can ride the electric bicycle to try it (at the same time that the Internet of things system will collect data). Bring your own bike and discover how it turns into an electric one. (Organized by the Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”-Municipality of Drama).
18.00-21.00: "City Changer Cargo Bike", Cargo bike Try outs in the implementation framework of th eproject CCCB .(Organized by Municipality of Drama).
22.00-24.00: Beginning of a diagnostic program “Short & Green” The International Drama Shot Film Festival has established the Award of Films about the ENVIRONMENT. (Organized by Cultural Organization – “Short Film festival”)
17 September
9.00-12.00 : “Electric Rides”, “Bike to School” Updates ● Projection of event videos. ● Interactive workshops with questions and answers about climate and cycling (for children). ● Bring your own bike and discover how it converts into an electric bike. Presentation of bicycles how to convert them in collaboration with Drama Laboratory Center of the 1st Vocational High School of Drama. ● Small walks on a predetermined circular route (Organized by the Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”-Municipality of Drama).
9.00-15.00: “Let’s meet the Museum of Drama” The Head Mrs. Vasiliki Poulioudi and the executives of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Drama will host us at the Museum and will show us its exhibits in a pleasant tour. The Actions will take place in groups. (Organized by Ephorate of Antiquities of Drama).
19.30-21.30: Organization of a Seminar as part of the European Mobility Week. (Organized by Municipality of Drama).
22.00-24.00: Beginning of a diagnostic program “Short & Green” The International Drama Shot Film Festival has established the Award of Films about the ENVIRONMENT. (Organized by Cultural Organization – “Short Film festival”).
18 September
9.000-12.00: “Electric Rides” Open presentation to the public with an indicative program:
• Projection of event videos.
• Presentations for the environmental policy and the EU objectives.
• Presentations about climate change and how the electric bike can contribute to that.
• What are the personal and collective benefits of using bicycles when traveling?
• How do they benefit health, body and psychology?
Parallel actions
Ebike Happy hours - where the public can ride the electric bicycle to try it (at the same time the Internet of things system will collect data).
Bring your own bike and discover how it converts into an electric bike
A B C.. Actions -The little friends of the bike, will trained in a model cycling park and will learn the secrets of proper bicycle use ( Organized by the Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”-Municipality of Drama).
19 September
8.00-12.30: 46 klm race, which will take place on the paths of Kallifytos stream and the area around it. (Organized by Social Cooperative Enterprise “NO PEAKS” with the support of the #holisteRUN and the Community of Kallifitos)
10.30-14.00: Bicycle ride event to Kallifitos VilLage trail park (Organized by Municipality of Drama, Initiative of Pedestrians, Cyclists, Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”)
11.00-14.00: 10 klm Race, which will take place on the paths of Kallifytos stream and the area around it. (Organized by Social Cooperative Enterprise “NO PEAKS” with the support of the #holisteRUN and the Community of Kallifitos).
9.000-12.000: “Electric Rides” Open presentation to the public with an indicative program: • Projection of event videos. • Presentations for the environmental policy and the EU objectives. • Presentations about climate change and how the electric bike can contribute to that. • What are the personal and collective benefits of using bicycles when traveling? • How do they benefit health, body and psychology? Parallel actions Ebike Happy hours - where the public can ride the electric bicycle to try it (at the same time the Internet of things system will collect data). Bring your own bike and discover how it converts into an electric bike A B C.. Actions -The little friends of the bike, will trained in a model cycling park and will learn the secrets of proper bicycle use ( Organized by the Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”-Municipality of Drama).
20 September
9.00-12.00 : “Electric Rides”, “Bike to School” Updates ● Projection of event videos. ● Interactive workshops with questions and answers about climate and cycling (for children). ● Bring your own bike and discover how it converts into an electric bike. Presentation of bicycles how to convert them in collaboration with Drama Laboratory Center of the 1st Vocational High School of Drama. ● Small walks on a predetermined circular route (Organized by the Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”-Municipality of Drama).
18.00-21.00: “Electric Rides”, Ebike Happy hours – where the public can ride the electric bicycle to try it (at the same time that the Internet of things system will collect data). Bring your own bike and discover how it turns into an electric one. (Organized by the Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”-Municipality of Drama).
18.00-21.00: "City Changer Cargo Bike", Cargo bike Try outs in the implementation framework of th eproject CCCB .(Organized by Municipality of Drama).
19.00-20.00: “I walk and get to know Drama. Route to the Historic Centre” Hiking Route to the Historic Center of Drama, where participants will have the opportunity to explore the area accompanied by Ms Viki Konstantinidou, Art Historian. (Non-profit civil partnership “Emphasis”)
21 September
9.00-12.00 : “Electric Rides”, “Bike to School” Updates ● Projection of event videos. ● Interactive workshops with questions and answers about climate and cycling (for children). ● Bring your own bike and discover how it converts into an electric bike. Presentation of bicycles how to convert them in collaboration with Drama Laboratory Center of the 1st Vocational High School of Drama. ● Small walks on a predetermined circular route (Organized by the Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”-Municipality of Drama).
18.00-21.00: “Electric Rides”, Ebike Happy hours – where the public can ride the electric bicycle to try it (at the same time that the Internet of things system will collect data). Bring your own bike and discover how it turns into an electric one. (Organized by the Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”-Municipality of Drama).
18.00-21.00: "City Changer Cargo Bike", Cargo bike Try outs in the implementation framework of th eproject CCCB .(Organized by Municipality of Drama).
22 September
9.30-21.00 Play and learn with OIKOLYNOS and ANNA”,• Constructions workshop, • Treasure Hunt,• Games and activities for our little friends. • Theatrical children’s plays. • Free repair of small appliances. • Demonstration of the use of compactors. • Presentation of an energy autonomous bin for recyclable materials. • Gifts and surprises for everyone.
9.00-12.00 : “Electric Rides”, “Bike to School” Updates ● Projection of event videos. ● Interactive workshops with questions and answers about climate and cycling (for children). ● Bring your own bike and discover how it converts into an electric bike. Presentation of bicycles how to convert them in collaboration with Drama Laboratory Center of the 1st Vocational High School of Drama. ● Small walks on a predetermined circular route (Organized by the Non-profit civil partnership “Opsometha is Filippous”-Municipality of Drama).
18.00-21.00: “Electric Rides” Closing Session.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Drama 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) planned
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems planned
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
Installation of charging points for e-bikes
Launch of free-floating bike-sharing schemes planned
Acquisition of 8 electric bicycles for the employees of the municipality, and 5 bikes for educational reasons in order to disseminate how a bike turns into an electric one.
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
Extension or creation of new greenways
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) planned
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc) planned
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets planned
Development of new technologies to improve public transport planned
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes planned
The development of accessible transport services for all planned
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools planned
Reduction of outside parking zones planned
Create park and ride stations planned
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking planned
Elaboration of new residential areas planned
Introduction or expansion of Urban Vehicle Access Regulation Scheme planned
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements planned
Create wheelchair ramps
Lowering of pavements
Enlargement of pavements planned
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights planned
Removal of architectonic barriers planned
Launch of accessibility plans planned
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility planned
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes planned
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
Use of clean vehicles
Charging points for electric vehicles planned
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) planned
Testing automated vehicles planned
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution planned
Use of clean vehicles planned
Create new platforms for freight transfer planned
Introducing cargo bikes
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans planned
Adoption of school travel plans planned
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner) planned
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders planned
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers planned
Permanent access restriction to city centres planned
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas planned
Create systems for buses and walking trains planned
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas planned

Car-free day Car-free day

Drama carries out a Car-Free Day 2021 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.

Zone opened to residents on Car-Free Day:
During the week 16-22 September
• Restriction of vehicle circulation on Kyprou Street, western part of Eleftherias Square in the center of the city of Drama.
• Restriction of vehicle circulation on Dioikitiriou Street between Nikomideias and Kefallinias streets.