Carrying out a Car-Free Day event by closing one or more streets to traffic, and opening it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport. This should preferably happen on 22 September to mark your town or city as part of World Car-Free Day.
Implementing one or more new permanent measure(s), which contribute(s) to modal transfer from private car to environmentally sound means of transport.
Permanent measures implemented this year:
New or improved bicycle facilities
- Improvement of bicycle network (creation of new lanes, extension, renovation, signposting etc)
- Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems
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
- New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Accessibilities
- Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
Mobility management
- Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
- Permanent access restriction to city centres
- Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas
Spain list, 2009