Participating towns and cities

HungaryKecskemét, Hungary

Website:
www.kecskemet.hu
Population:
112.071 inhabitants
Department:
Közszolgáltatás-szervezési és Környezetvédelmi Osztály
Contact:
Réka Béres
Kossuth Tér 1.
6000 Kecskemét
(++36) 76/513-581

Participation 2023

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Kecskemét organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2023, taking into account the annual theme.

All week
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
"Save the energy!" interactive installation
Games and quizzes related to accident prevention and safe traffi c
16 September
"Save energy!" interactive installation, games and quizzes related to accident prevention and safe traffi c, accident prevention and traffi c safety games for children
17 September
"Save energy!" interactive installation, games and quizzes related to accident prevention and safe traffi c, accident prevention and traffi c safety games for children
18 September
"Save energy!" interactive installation, games and quizzes related to accident prevention and safe traffi c, accident prevention and traffi c safety games for children
19 September
"Save energy!" interactive installation, games and quizzes related to accident prevention and safe traffi c, accident prevention and traffi c safety games for children
20 September
"Save energy!" interactive installation, games and quizzes related to accident prevention and safe traffi c, accident prevention and traffi c safety games for children
21 September
"Save energy!" interactive installation, games and quizzes related to accident prevention and safe traffi c, accident prevention and traffi c safety games for children"KRESZSzafari"-interactiveplayfulcompetitionforelementary
22 September
"Save energy!" interactive installation, games and quizzes related to accident prevention and safe traffic,
In city event we will plan programs with thematic presentations on topics

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Kecskemét 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
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
Installation of charging points for e-bikes
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)
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc)
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets planned
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
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
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Elaboration of new residential areas
Introduction or expansion of Urban Vehicle Access Regulation Scheme
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
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
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc) planned
Use of clean vehicles planned
Charging points for electric vehicles
Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
Testing automated vehicles
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution
Use of clean vehicles
Create new platforms for freight transfer
Introducing cargo bikes
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
Adoption of school travel plans planned
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner)
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
Permanent access restriction to city centres planned
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas
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 planned

Car-free day Car-free day

Kecskemét carries out a Car-Free Day 2023 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:
Lestár tér, Kossuth tér, Lechner Ödön utca, Deák Ferenc tér, Arany János utca