Participating towns and cities

CanadaGatineau, Canada

Population:
385.579 inhabitants
Department:
Vivre en Ville
Contact:
Martin Véronique
177 Promenade du portage
Gatineau, Qc,
J8X2K4
Gatineau already registered 4x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2016 2007 2006 2005

Participation 2007

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Gatineau 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)
Pedestrianisation
Extension or creation of new greenways
Public transport services
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
Mobility management
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

Gatineau 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.

Zone opened to residents on Car-Free Day:
Invitation et rappel au covoiturage dans les zones de voies réservées.