Participating towns and cities

Cyprus Larnaka (Λάρνακα) , Cyprus

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 2016

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Larnaka (Λάρνακα) organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2016, taking into account the annual theme.

All week
Friday,16/9/16
6:00 – 8:00 pm
St. Lazarus street

“Lego city. Build the city of your dreams!”

St. Lazarus street will be closed for motor traffic in order to host the popular Lego®!
Build the city of your dreams and create eco-friendly vehicles under the guidance of the Bricks4Kidz team.
* The event is suitable for ages of 3 to 103! Memorabilia will be distributed to the participants.

Saturday, 17/9/16
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Meeting Point: Europe Square

“A bicycle for every citizen; a hope for each bike”

On Saturday afternoon everyone is invited to take their helmet and bike and join the cycling groups of our city for a beautiful ride!
Finikoudes, Piyiale Pasa, Mackenzie, sunset on the saltlake, evening ride in the city center.

Monday, 19/9/16
8:30 pm
House of Volunteers

“Les Combattants / Love at First Fight”

Monday nights are all about movies in our city and Larnaka Cinema Society invites us to enjoy an outdoor screening of a romantic comedy at the House of Volunteers.
Come riding your bike and you can enjoy the movie for free! Special arrangements will be made to safely park your bicycle.

Tuesday, 20/9/16
6:00 – 7:30 pm
House of letters and arts

"Larnaka, blue city”

A public discussion on the Blue Development of Larnaka.
Presentations and speakers:
“Blue development and sea tram”, by mr. Zacharias Siokouros, Marine Business Manager Cyprus, Lloyd’s Register Marine
“Cyprus Maritime Academy”, by Dr. Stylianow Mavromoustakos, Executive Director of CMA

Wednesday, 21/9/16
6:00 – 7:30 pm
House of letters and arts

“Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan. The needs and wants of our citizens”

A public discussion and recording of what is expected by our fellow citizens regarding the coming Sustainable Urban Mobility Action Plan.
Speakers:
Mr. Charalampos Theopemptou, Member of the House of Representatives (Cyprus Greens – Citizens’ Cooperation)
Mr. Michael Lambrinos, Head of Sustainable Mobility Sector, Public Works Department

Thursday, 22/9/16, Car free Day
Several streets will be closed throughout the day.
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Meeting point: Town Hall

“Without barriers!”

Join us for an interactive route around Larnaka which aims to identify the difficulties in moving around our city and the gaps in infrastructure for the disabled.

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)
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
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Lowering of pavements
Removal of architectonic barriers
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Use of clean vehicles
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan

Car-free day Car-free day

Larnaka (Λάρνακα) carries out a Car-Free Day 2016 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:
Thursday, 22/9/16, Car free Day
Several streets will be closed throughout the day.
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Meeting point: Town Hall

“Without barriers!”

Join us for an interactive route around Larnaka which aims to identify the difficulties in moving around our city and the gaps in infrastructure for the disabled.