Participating towns and cities

MaltaDingli, Malta

Population:
3.500 inhabitants
Department:
Local Council
Contact:
Shawn Tanti
13, Centru tal-Kommunita, Dahla tas-Sienja, Had-Dingli
DGL 1880
(++356) 21456060
Dingli already registered 11x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2004 2003

Participation 2022

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Dingli organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2022, taking into account the annual theme.

16 September
16th – 22nd: Online Awareness Campaign
We will be conducting an online awareness campaign on social media. This would run throughout the entire length of the mobility week (16-22 September) . It involves posting at least one item per day on the central theme of the European Mobility Week ‘Zero-emission mobility for all’ and the other sub-themes being ‘Environment and energy’, ‘Sustainable urban planning’ and ‘Sustainable transport’.

The awareness campaign conducted by Dingli Swallows FC and Youth Nursery will be done using different forms of media including posters, videos, interviews etc. with the possible participation of players, technical staff, professional people and other athletes. Cross-promotion of the online awareness campaign from other organisations is envisaged. Content will vary from information, useful tips and personal experiences.

The benefits of opting for an online campaign would be the following:
• Rather than opting for a one-day event (like an information session), this would span over an entire week.
• Increased reach as people would not need to be present in the given place and time but can access the content at a convenient time.


16th – 22nd: Scientific Survey
We will be conducting a more in-depth scientific survey following last year’s recommendations on a survey done amongst members of local NGOs and children of the San Nikola Primary School in Had-Dingli. This year’s survey will be distributed to all local households. It will address the means of transport used by families in the locality of Had-Dingli. In the survey, we will discover the present use of transportation that families use and seek their proposals for alternative modes of transport from a selection given rather than by private cars. The idea is to gather information on the mode of transport used by families in the locality of Had-Dingli, to promote more safe walking and safe cycling as an alternative especially for short destinations within the village to reduce traffic in peak hours, to reduce air and noise pollution and to increase open spaces within the locality. With this survey, the local council will be in a better position to decide on future environmentally-friendly.
17 September
 17th September – Water Games. There will be different challenges races, obstacle course and other challenges.
18 September
18th September 2022: Pedometer Challenge

#SMARTFEET Pedometer challenge: This will be organised by Ghaqda Muzikali Santa Marija. Participants will use their mobile to count how many paces are done in the shortest time. This will encourage more people to walk instead of using cars to arrive from one destination to another. There will also be many participants who will travel with bicycles and/or e-bikes The challenge will pass through part of the Had-Dingli Heritage Trail and ends up in the limits of Fawwara in Siggiewi. This awareness campaign will be raised by the Ghaqda Muzikali Santa Marija and Local Council to encourage more people to use walking and cycling as a method of transportation. The event will promote zero-emission mobility for all, pedestrianisation, promotion of the road space as a shared space for safe walking and safe cycling and sustainable transport with the use of non-car modes.
19 September
19th September 2022: Bike Ride
We will be organising a 6-10km bike ride activity around Had-Dingli and its surroundings. In the periphery of the village next to Maddalena chapel, the kids and teenagers will assemble the shape of a bicycle (image below) to promote the use of bicycles in the locality. The kids and teenagers will then continue with the bike ride. The event will also be open for adults who wish to join in. The event is to be organised by the Dingli Scout. The event will promote zero-emission
20 September
20th September 2022: Street Sports
During the morning, next to the football ground in Triq il-Gvernatur William Reid, there will be a half-day of different sports promoting the alternative use of transport other than cars. There will be a free trial of Segway and e-bikes for children and residents in the closed road. A Segway leader will be present to guide the excellent use of such means of transport. Also, bike sports activities in the street will be held for children. The event will promote zero-emission mobility for all, pedestrianisation, promotion of the road space as a shared space for safe walking and safe cycling and sustainable transport with the use of non-car modes. This event will be in collaboration with Dingli Swallows FC Youth Nursery and Dingli Swallows FC.
22 September
22nd September 2022: Car Free Day
Several roads will be closed to encourage pedestrianisation, promotion of the road space as a shared space, use of non-car modes and open spaces. The area around the football ground in Housing Estate III, a hub of activity will only be accessible on foot, by bike or with Segway. It will consist of a 6-hour day closure. The event will be coordinated by the Dingli Swallows Football Club Youth Nursery on the international car-free day. Small-sided games will be played in the closed streets. The event will promote zero-emission for all, pedestrianisation, promotion of the road space as a shared space for safe walking and safe cycling and sustainable transport with the use of non-car modes.

Car-free day Car-free day

Dingli carries out a Car-Free Day 2022 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:
22nd September 2022: Car Free Day
Several roads will be closed to encourage pedestrianisation, promotion of the road space as a shared space, use of non-car modes and open spaces. The area around the football ground in Housing Estate III, a hub of activity will only be accessible on foot, by bike or with Segway. It will consist of a 6-hour day closure. The event will be coordinated by the Dingli Swallows Football Club Youth Nursery on the international car-free day. Small-sided games will be played in the closed streets. The event will promote zero-emission for all, pedestrianisation, promotion of the road space as a shared space for safe walking and safe cycling and sustainable transport with the use of non-car modes.