Participating towns and cities

GreeceEastern Samos, Greece

Population:
20.987 inhabitants
Department:
Departure of Culture - Tourism & Sports
Contact:
RODITOU NOPI
Municipality Square
Samos
83100 Eastern Samos
(++30) 2273350150-2273350151
Eastern Samos already registered 9x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Participation 2021

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Eastern Samos organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2021, taking into account the annual theme.

16 September
MUNICIPALITY OF EASTERN SAMOS
16:30 MYTILENE VILLAGE
« GAMES...... WITHOUT BORDERS »
We start our Week, at the Gate of the Old Artillery Camp, in Mytilene Village, where the children of Chora and Mytilene with bicycles, skates or walking, will end up in the courtyard of the volunteer fire brigade , for the revival of traditional games, while at the same time a football show will take place for our little friends.
The children will say goodbye, to their classmates, who they had together unique experiences in the school that hosted them for a whole year.
**Closure of the main road of Mytilene from the Open Air Cinema to the Primary School 16:00- 17:30
17 September
MUNICIPALITY OF EASTERN SAMOS
18:00 Pythagorion Village
« SAFELY...... CIRCULATE »
Appointment at "Eirini Square" for a traffic education lesson.
After the lesson, our little friends will take their bikes and skates for a walk through the village with safety and rules.
*Traffic regulation by the Traffic Police
18 September
MUNICIPALITY OF EASTERN SAMOS
17:00 Pythagorion-Village
« SAFELY...... CIRCULATE
Meeting point for children and adults at the Gymnasium of Pythagorion for an educational walk to the Eupalinos Tunnel and return to the main road of Pythagorion for play and joy.
19 September
MUNICIPALITY OF EASTERN SAMOS
17:30 – 19:30 Samos Town
"LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL AND WITHOUT A CAR"
17:30 Appointment at "Prosfigika" area for a walk in the historic neighborhoods of our city.
18:00 At the coastal Themistoklis Sofouli Avenue (opposite Piraeus Bank) our little friends take their school bag and climbing their bikes and overcome all obstacles in order to reach their school.
The final stop is Themistokli Sofouli Square where any friends can come with their skateboard, their skates or roller skates for an endless spree.
*Closure of Themistokli Sofouli coastal road 17:00- 19:30


17:30 – 19:30 Samos
"LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL AND WITHOUT A CAR"

17:30 Appointment at Refugees for a walk in the historic neighborhoods of our city.
18:00 At the coastal Themistoklis Sofouli Avenue (opposite Piraeus Bank) our little friends take their saka and climb on their bikes and overcome all obstacles in order to reach their school.
The final stop is Themistokli Sofouli Square where any friends who want can come with the
skateboard, their skates or roller skates for an endless spree.

Closure of Themistokli Sofouli coastal road 17:00- 19:30
20 September
MUNICIPALITY OF EASTERN SAMOS
16:00-18:00 Kokkari Village
"WE GREEN THE.....BLACK "
16:00 Starting point for children and adults at the "Kakavoras Mill" for an educational walk in kamena, with the presence of a specialist and a finish at the windsurfing club for fun activities and demonstration of skills by Surfers & Κiters
21 September
MUNICIPALITY OF EASTERN SAMOS
16:00 Agios Konstantinos Village
"FAMILY ESCAPES"
The Communities of Agios Konstantinos- Vourliotes - Manolates, Ambelos & Stavrinides meet and join forces for a family walk in the area of "Aidonia", ending at the seaside of Agios Konstantinos where our little friends will meet the Olympic champion and coach of the National Track Cycling Team, Lambros Vasilopoulos, who will introduce the children to the secrets of cycling.
The evening will end with play and painting in the exterior area of the Primary School of Agios Konstantinos.
**Closure of Agiou Konstantinou coastal road 17:30-18:30
22 September
MUNICIPALITY OF EASTERN SAMOS
16:00 Samos Town
"LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL AND WITHOUT A CAR"
Presentation of the Seatrac system, in Malagari, to the members of the Association of Parents, Friends and Guardians with developmental delay "Melissa" & to the members of the Pansamian Association of People with Disabilities and Friends "Nikos Menegas" "IKAROS", by executives of the Directorate of Planning organization and informatics, the Directorate of Social Welfare & The Community Center of Samos.
17:00 Platanos area for a photographic walk, for adults, in the area of "Stynia" Vathi
"I had my dream... my bike and everything looked right....."
Start Pythagoras Square:
17:00 "Orthopetalies" Bike Ride for children
18:00 "Orthopetalies" Bike Ride for adults
In our company the Olympic champion and coach of the National Track Cycling Team, Lambros Vasilopoulos.
19:00 Football Tournament 3x3, at Themistoklis Sofouli Square, for children aged 9-11 and 12-14 years old.

*Closure of Themistokli Sofouli coastal road, 17:00- 19:30 and traffic regulation up to the upper malagari junction.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Eastern Samos 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) planned
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 planned
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc) planned
Extension or creation of new greenways planned
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 the tactile pavements planned
Create wheelchair ramps planned
Lowering of pavements planned
Enlargement of pavements planned
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights planned
Removal of architectonic barriers planned
Launch of accessibility plans planned
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility planned
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 planned
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas planned
Create systems for buses and walking trains planned
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places planned
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas planned

Car-free day Car-free day

Eastern Samos carries out a Car-Free Day 2021 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:
- 16/09/2021 Mitilene Village**Closure of the main road of Mytilene from the Open Air Cinema to the Primary School 16:00- 17:30
- 17/09/2021 Pythagorion Village Traffic regulation by the Traffic Police-Main Road & Harbour
-19-09-2021 Samos Town
*Closure of Themistokli Sofouli coastal road 17:00- 19:30
-21-09-2021 Agios Konstantinos Village,
*Closure of Agiou Konstantinou coastal road 17:30-18:30
-22/09/2021 Samos Town
*Closure of Themistokli Sofouli coastal road, 17:00- 19:30 and traffic regulation up to the upper Malagari junction.