Participating towns and cities

SpainLeón, Spain

Website:
www.aytoleon.es
Population:
120.951 inhabitants
Department:
Urban Development
Contact:
Cristina Villalón Robles
Av. Ordoño II, n. 10, 4ª planta
24011 León
24001
(++34) 987 878 237

Participation 2008

Activities within the week Activities within the week

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

Permanent measures Permanent measures

León 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)
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
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
Reduction of outside parking zones
Elaboration of new residential areas
Accessibilities
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
Launch of accessibility plans
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
Mobility management
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

León 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.