Activities within the week

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

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

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.

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.