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 6x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020

Participation 2025

Find more information about Alexandroupoli here.

Activities within the week Activities within the week

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

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Bring your old bike and give it away to people in need!
Open call to our citizens: donate your old bicycle and give it a new life. Your contribution will support people in need, promote sustainable mobility, and spread the spirit of solidarity.
Our citizens warmly responded to the call and brought in the bicycles they no longer needed.
Each bicycle was carefully inspected and fully serviced.
Thanks to the valuable support of the Women’s Advisory Center and the Municipal Social Services, these bicycles have now found a new purpose: they were offered to single mothers and their kids as well as to large families who truly need them.

This initiative not only gives a second life to unused bicycles, but also promotes sustainable mobility, strengthens community bonds, and offers practical help to families facing economic challenges.
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Bike-to-Work Challenge:
Via social media campaign we encourage citizens to cycle and use public transport to work or school for a week.
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Public Transport Experience
We invite citizens to enjoy free or discounted access to public transport.
Experience sustainable travel firsthand and share your journey with others to inspire greener, more connected mobility in our city.
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School Programs
Engage students with workshops on safe cycling, pedestrian safety, and environmental impact
In collaboration with Europe Direct Office East Macedonia and Thrace we organize workshops .

To inspire and educate young people, we engage students in interactive workshops that focus on safe cycling practices, pedestrian safety, and the positive environmental impact of sustainable mobility.

In close collaboration with the Europe Direct Office of East Macedonia and Thrace, we organize a series of hands-on sessions and educational activities. These workshops aim to raise awareness, build practical skills, and empower students to become responsible and environmentally conscious citizens.

By combining knowledge, practice, and community spirit, the program helps create a culture of safety and sustainability that benefits both today’s learners and future generations.
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Community Bike Ride
Organize a city ride suitable for beginners and families.

The route is safe, easy to navigate, and free from challenging hills, making it ideal for children and first-time cyclists.

Along the way, participants can discover local landmarks, enjoy short breaks at scenic spots, and take part in fun, educational activities about road safety and eco-friendly transport.

This leisurely ride not only promotes healthy, active living, but also strengthens community connections and highlights the importance of sustainable urban mobility.
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Skate for Mobility!
Join us for a skateboarding event where riders of all levels can practice tricks, learn safety tips, and explore the city on wheels. Skateboarding is a fun, eco-friendly way to get around—come roll with us and share your experience!

Permanent measures Permanent measures

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

Car-free day Car-free day

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

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Close central seaside street for an afternoon, with walking, games, and activities.
Find more information about Alexandroupoli here.