Participating towns and cities

RomaniaIaşi, Romania

Population:
390.000 inhabitants
Department:
International Affairs and European Partnership
Contact:
Elena Farca
Primaria Municipiului Iasi, Bd Stefan cel mare 11, Iasi, cod 700064, Romania Iaşi
(++40) 232 267841
Iaşi already registered 6x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2014

Participation 2020

Activities within the week Activities within the week

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

16 September
promoting public transport through an exhibition about Iași Tramway organised in the city center "Lăpușneanu" Art Gallery organised in partnership with local NGOs and universities ; bike rental system installed near the main pedestrian area of the city, in a very visible palce; free public transport for children, students and seniors
17 September
promoting public transport through an exhibition about Iași Tramway organised in the city center "Lăpușneanu" Art Gallery organised in partnership with local NGOs and universities ; bike rental system installed near the main pedestrian area of the city, in a very visible palce; free public transport for children, students and seniors
18 September
promoting public transport through an exhibition about Iași Tramway organised in the city center "Lăpușneanu" Art Gallery organised in partnership with local NGOs and universities ; bike rental system installed near the main pedestrian area of the city, in a very visible palce; free public transport for children, students and seniors
19 September
promoting public transport through an exhibition about Iași Tramway organised in the city center "Lăpușneanu" Art Gallery organised in partnership with local NGOs and universities ; bike rental system installed near the main pedestrian area of the city, in a very visible palce; free public transport for children, students and seniors
20 September
promoting public transport through an exhibition about Iași Tramway organised in the city center "Lăpușneanu" Art Gallery organised in partnership with local NGOs and universities ; bike rental system installed near the main pedestrian area of the city, in a very visible palce; free public transport for children, students and seniors
21 September
promoting public transport through an exhibition about Iași Tramway organised in the city center "Lăpușneanu" Art Gallery organised in partnership with local NGOs and universities ; bike rental system installed near the main pedestrian area of the city, in a very visible palce; free public transport for children, students and seniors
22 September
promoting public transport through an exhibition about Iași Tramway organised in the city center "Lăpușneanu" Art Gallery organised in partnership with local NGOs and universities ; bike rental system installed near the main pedestrian area of the city, in a very visible palce; free public transport for children, students and seniors; awareness message of the Mayor for responsible mobility;

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Iaşi 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)
Installation of charging points for e-bikes planned
Launch of free-floating bike-sharing schemes planned
Iasi will implement a sistem of "Velo City" (shared bikes) financed with European Funds strating next year
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc) planned
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)
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc)
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
Development of new technologies to improve public transport
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes
The development of accessible transport services for all
an ambitious program named "A new start in Iasi Public transport" has been launced in 2018, the entire fleet of buses has been renew with 100 new Euro 6 buses, electrical buses and trams have been con
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
Create park and ride stations planned
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Elaboration of new residential areas
Introduction or expansion of Urban Vehicle Access Regulation Scheme planned
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Lowering of pavements
Enlargement of pavements
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
Removal of architectonic barriers planned
Launch of accessibility plans planned
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Use of clean vehicles
Charging points for electric vehicles
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
Adoption of school travel plans
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner)
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
Permanent access restriction to city centres
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas planned
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

Iaşi 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.

Zone opened to residents on Car-Free Day:
Bd.. Stefan cel Mare - in the city center