Participating towns and cities

Cyprus Larnaka (Λάρνακα) , Cyprus

Website:
www.larnaka.org.cy
Population:
65.000 inhabitants
Department:
EUROPE DIRECT (Municipality of Larnaka)
Contact:
Myrto Katsouri
Larnaka Municipality, P.O.Box 40045
6300 Larnaka Larnaka
(++357) 24620993, 99895298
Larnaka (Λάρνακα) already registered 13x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2003

Participation 2014

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Larnaka (Λάρνακα) organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2014, taking into account the annual theme.

As presented in the detailed program of events, all the actions that are organized for this year's European Mobility Week (EMW) in Larnaka are completely compatible with this year's theme.
Streets are given back to the people for them to enjoy and choose their means of transport.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Larnaka (Λάρνακα) 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
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Reduction of outside parking zones
Create park and ride stations
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Enlargement of pavements
Removal of architectonic barriers
Launch of accessibility plans
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
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

Larnaka (Λάρνακα) carries out a Car-Free Day 2014 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:
This year, European Mobility Week will be celebrated all over Larnaka and streets will be closed to road traffic not only in the central business district but in the region as well.