Participating towns and cities

GreeceAlexandroupoli, Greece

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Population:
72.959 inhabitants
Department:
Press & Communication Office
Contact:
Ioanna Goulaptsi
Dimocratias 306
68132 Alexandroupoli
(++30) 2551064173
Alexandroupoli already registered 4x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2023 2022 2021 2020

Participation 2020

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Alexandroupoli organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2020, taking into account the annual theme.

16 September
I walk in my city!" The Municipality of Alexandroupolis in collaboration with DROMEA THRAKIS and the team of Hikers of Alexandroupolis organize walking routes within the borders of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis. Meeting point: Scout Park, time: 17.30
17 September
Students of schools in Feres are informed about safe cycling by the Alexandroupolis Cycling Association - Alexandroupolis Bike Team.
18 September
Discover the classic film "Bicycle Thief" at summer cinema Floisvos thanks to Alexandroupolis Cinema Club. Free entrance
19 September
Check your Bike! The Municipality of Alexandroupolis invites all cyclists to come with their bikes and learn from experienced technicians how to untie and tie their vehicle, how to change tires and adjust speeds depending on the road, as well how to adjust the brakes and driving position. Cyclists will acquire all the necessary knowledge for the care of their vehicle and road safety, but also will learn useful tips for future purchases of equipment or accessories, depending on their needs. Place: Argo Park, hours: 6.00 pm-9.00 pm
20 September
1. The Municipality of Alexandroupolis in collaboration with the Alexandroupolis Cycling Association-Alexandroupolis Bike Team organizes a bike ride to the end point of local Museum of Natural History. Participants will be given a bicycle light and a special bicycle repair kit. Meeting point: Lighthouse Square, at 11.00 a.m.
2. Art Attack team organizes educational activity for children related to sustainable urban mobility. Meeting point: East Thrace Park, at 11.00 a.m.
21 September
Students of schools in Traianoupolis are being informed about safe cycling by the Alexandroupolis Cycling Association - Alexandroupolis Bike Team
22 September
Car free day

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Alexandroupoli 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 planned
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc) planned
Installation of charging points for e-bikes planned
Launch of free-floating bike-sharing schemes planned
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
Improvement and extension of the public transport network (creation of HOV lanes for public transport modes, new stops, new lines, reserved areas etc) planned
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc) planned
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets planned
Development of new technologies to improve public transport planned
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes planned
The development of accessible transport services for all planned
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools planned
Reduction of outside parking zones planned
Create park and ride stations planned
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking planned
Elaboration of new residential areas planned
Introduction or expansion of Urban Vehicle Access Regulation Scheme planned
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Lowering of pavements planned
Enlargement of pavements planned
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
Removal of architectonic barriers
Launch of accessibility plans
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes planned
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc) planned
Use of clean vehicles planned
Charging points for electric vehicles planned
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) planned
Testing automated vehicles planned
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution planned
Use of clean vehicles planned
Create new platforms for freight transfer planned
Introducing cargo bikes planned
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans planned
Adoption of school travel plans planned
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner) planned
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns planned
Elaboration of educational materials planned
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders planned
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers planned
Permanent access restriction to city centres
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas planned
Create systems for buses and walking trains
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places planned
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

Alexandroupoli carries out a Car-Free Day 2020 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.