Participating towns and cities

RussiaMoscow, Russia

Population:
12.184.015 inhabitants
Department:
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Moscow already registered 2x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2015 2013

Participation 2013

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Moscow 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
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems implemented
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc) implemented
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets implemented
Public transport services
Development of new technologies to improve public transport implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements implemented
Enlargement of pavements implemented
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights implemented
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution implemented
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Permanent access restriction to city centres implemented
Further info
Bicycle lanes were built (bus lanes were launched long time ago).
Bike renting service was launched.
Bike parking facilities were erected.
Passengers were permitted to take bikes to suburban trains.

Car-free day Car-free day

Moscow carries out a Car-free day 2013 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.