Participating towns and cities

LatviaTukums, Latvia

Website:
Population:
20.000 inhabitants
Contact:
Juris Kožeurovs
Tukums, Talsu str.4, LV-3101 Tukums
(++371) 29792404
Tukums already registered 7x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2017 2016 2015 2008 2006 2005 2004

Participation 2008

Activities within the week Activities within the week

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

All week
1)Pārgājiens "Iepazīsti Tukumu ejot kājām" visai ģimentei atraktīva gida pavadībā;
2)skolēni ļauj vaļu fantāzijai un izgatavo afišu maketus Mobilitātes nedēļas un Diena bez auto popularizēšanai
3)Velotūre, BMX šovs skeitparkā, jaunuzcelto veloceliņu "iebraukšana", jaunāko velospiēdu prezentācija, konkurss, velosipēda vadītāja eksāmenu kārtošana un apliecību saņemšana sadarbībā ar CSDD
4) Sporta aktivitātes-Modra Liepiņa kausa izcīņa soļošanā, veselības pārbaude pēc sporta aktivitātēm utt.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Tukums 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
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)
Development of new technologies to improve public transport
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
Adoption of school travel plans
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner)
Elaboration of educational materials
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