Participating towns and cities

RomaniaArad, Romania

Website:
www.primariaarad.ro
Population:
147.000 inhabitants
Department:
European Development Programmes Department
Contact:
Laura Bocancios
Bd. Revolutiei Nr 75
310130 Arad
(++40) 257 212478, 0788281711

Participation 2015

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Arad organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2015, taking into account the annual theme.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Arad 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)
Extension or creation of new greenways
Public transport services
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
Development of new technologies to improve public transport
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
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
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

Arad carries out a Car-Free Day 2015 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.