Participating towns and cities

United KingdomDorset, United Kingdom

Website:
www.dorsetforyou.com
Population:
404.000 inhabitants
Department:
Environment
Contact:
Laura Russ
County Hall
DT1 1XJ Dorset
(++44) 01305 225085
Dorset already registered 2x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2011 2010

Participation 2010

Activities within the week Activities within the week

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

All week
In partnership with Sustrans:

Bike Polite Launch and Rodwell Trail Clean-up (Weymouth)
Active Travel Promotion (Portland)
Active Travel Promotion (Littlemoor)
Connect2 Day (Weymouth)
Marsh Cycle Route Launch (Weymouth)
Bike It Launch (Weymouth)
Adult Cycle Training (Weymouth)
“Dorset Flexicars” Launch (Dorchester)
First Bus Corporate Travel Club Launch (Dorchester)
IN TOWN WITHOUT MY CAR DAY - Commuter Challenge (Weymouth)

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Dorset 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)
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)
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc)
The development of accessible transport services for all
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Create park and ride stations
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
Launch of accessibility plans
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
Adoption of school travel plans
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner)
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas