Participating towns and cities

RomaniaRamnicu Valcea, Romania

Website:
http://www.primariavl.ro/
Population:
98.776 inhabitants
Department:
Local Development Department

Participation 2008

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Ramnicu Valcea organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2008, taking into account the annual theme.

All week
The European Mobility Week will be marked in Ramnicu Valcea by a various events, including a press conference, press releases, banners, info points and a series of events.

During the week, based on a Cooperation Protocol established with the County Schools Administration and the Environmental Agency, 3 info points will be placed in the crowded areas of the town in order to inform the citizens about the European Mobility Week.

On September 21 (the day we choose for 'In Town Without My Car!'), the main street of the town - Calea lui Traian - will be partial close to car traffic for 4 hours (between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and in this segment we will organize o series of events with the participation of local schools and young people from the city, events consist in street picture contest, concerts, rollers demonstrations and others activities.

Also, in the same day, in order to encourage the use of public transportation, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. the local transportation buses will run for free for every passenger.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Ramnicu Valcea 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 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
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
Create park and ride stations implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Accessibilities
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
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders implemented
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places implemented
Further info
Improving the local transportation subordinated to the local council by acquisition of 10 new buses and by modernization of all bus stations in the urban area and suburbs.

Construction of a new boulevard in the southern part of the town with a bicycle track.

Construction of a promenade along the right bank of Olt river with a roller track.

Encouraging open air activities by modernization of the local Zoo Park, by rehabilitation of Zavoi Park (the main public garden in town) and by establish a new park on Capela Hill.

Cooperation with local NGO's and local safety traffic office in order to establish bicycle tracks on the streets of the town.

Car-free day Car-free day

Ramnicu Valcea carries out a Car-free day 2008 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.