Participating towns and cities

BulgariaVelingrad, Bulgaria

Population:
30.000 inhabitants
Department:
Екология
Contact:
Салих Чолаков
Велинград,
4600 Велинград Velingrad
(++359) 885202480
Velingrad already registered 2x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2010 2003

Participation 2010

Activities within the week Activities within the week

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

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Velingrad 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)
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems
Pedestrianisation
Extension or creation of new greenways
Public transport services
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Create park and ride stations
Accessibilities
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
Freight distribution
Create new platforms for freight transfer
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
Adoption of school travel plans

Car-free day Car-free day

Velingrad 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.