Participating towns and cities

PortugalTorres Novas, Portugal

Website:
www.cm-torresnovas.pt
Population:
36.743 inhabitants
Department:
C.m. De Torres Novas
Contact:
Pedro Ferreira
R. Ge. António César Vasconceloscorreia
2350-451 Torres novas Torres Novas
(++351) 249839436
Torres Novas already registered 5x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2022 2011 2010 2003 2002

Participation 2010

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Torres Novas 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
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings 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)
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc)
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Removal of architectonic barriers
Launch of accessibility plans
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
Mobility management
Adoption of school travel plans
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders

Car-free day Car-free day

Torres Novas 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:
- Centro histórico