Participating towns and cities

RomaniaTimisoara, Romania

Population:
320.000 inhabitants
Department:
Events Planning
Contact:
Biroul Organizare Evenimente
Bd. C.D. Loga, no. 1, cod postal 300030 Timisoara
(++40) 256/408440
Timisoara already registered 10x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2010

Participation 2010

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Timisoara organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2010, taking into account the annual theme.

All week
- on 18 of September there will be a radio broadcast with and for children. On this ocasion, we will organize a children competition with the theme: “Travel Smarter, live better!” On the same day there will be carried on some activities for children regarding the benefits of using the alternative ways of transportation, like: creation workshops, games, drawing, puppets theatre, pottery.
- on 19 of September we will continue to implement the ‘’Travel smarter, live better! ‘’ concept, by organizing some more activities for children like: a creation workshops, games and tricycles competitions in the Botanical Park.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Timisoara 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)
Pedestrianisation
Extension or creation of new greenways
Public transport services
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
The development of accessible transport services for all
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders

Car-free day Car-free day

Timisoara carries out a Car-Free Day 2010 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:
On 22 of September there will be closed one of the main street in central area, near the student campus, the "Traian Lalescu" Street. The aboved mentionet streed will be reserved on this day only for pedestrians, cycling and also for some children sport competitions.