Participating towns and cities

SwedenVäxjö, Sweden

Website:
Population:
96.985 inhabitants
Department:
Hållbarhetsenheten
Contact:
Magnus Jonasson
Växjö kommun
Box 1222
351 12 VÄXJÖ
35112 Växjö
(++46) 47041000

Participation 2010

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Växjö 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)
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)
The development of accessible transport services for all
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Elaboration of new residential areas
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Lowering of pavements
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
Use of clean vehicles
Freight distribution
Use of clean vehicles
Create new platforms for freight transfer
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns