Participating towns and cities

NorwayOslo, Norway

Population:
700.000 inhabitants

Participation 2010

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Oslo organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2010, taking into account the annual theme.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Oslo 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
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc) implemented
Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc) implemented
Extension or creation of new greenways implemented
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) implemented
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc) implemented
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets implemented
Development of new technologies to improve public transport implemented
The development of accessible transport services for all implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements implemented
Create wheelchair ramps implemented
Lowering of pavements implemented
Enlargement of pavements implemented
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers implemented
Launch of accessibility plans implemented
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc) implemented
Use of clean vehicles implemented
Freight distribution
Use of clean vehicles implemented
Mobility management
Adoption of school travel plans implemented
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places implemented
Further info
Public transport: Significant efforts are being made to reduce traffic hold-ups and improve the regularity of trams and buses in Oslo. A series of measures have been implemented for tram and bus stop upgrades, bus lanes, driving restriction, road signs and signage.

Traffic safety: Roundabouts are being installed at potentially dangerous junctions and safety improvements made to roads used bye school children.

Universal design: Typical measures done are sloped curbs at pedestrian’s crossings and other places pedestrians cross, as well as audible traffic signals.

Cycle parking: Around 100 new bicycle stands have been set up in the city.

Car-free day Car-free day

Oslo carries out a Car-free day 2010 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.