Participating towns and cities

SpainSegovia, Spain

Website:
www.segovia.es
Population:
51.132 inhabitants
Department:
Trafico, Transportes y Movilidad
Contact:
BORJA GARCÍA CLAVER
Plaza Estación de Autobuses, 2 (40002) Segovia
(++34) 921 413039

Participation 2008

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Segovia organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2008, taking into account the annual theme.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Segovia 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
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
Pedestrianisation
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)
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc)
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
Development of new technologies to improve public transport
The development of accessible transport services for all
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Elaboration of new residential areas
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Lowering of pavements
Removal of architectonic barriers
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
Use of clean vehicles
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers
Permanent access restriction to city centres
Create systems for buses and walking trains
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

Segovia carries out a Car-Free Day 2008 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.