Participating towns and cities

United KingdomAberdeen City, United Kingdom

Website:
https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/
Population:
228.800 inhabitants
Department:
Transportation Strategy and Programmes
Aberdeen City already registered 8x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2010

Participation 2018

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Aberdeen City organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2018, taking into account the annual theme.

16 September
Getabout Bicycle Roadshow: the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow is a fun activity that aims to give all who attend a chance to try a number of different bicycles. There are a wide variety of bicycles to choose from, including; recumbent bikes, penny farthings, clown bikes, tricycles and many more. During European Mobility Week, the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will visit local schools and the University of Aberdeen. The Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will also be present at the In Town Without My Car Day Event.
17 September
Getabout Bicycle Roadshow: the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow is a fun activity that aims to give all who attend a chance to try a number of different bicycles. There are a wide variety of bicycles to choose from, including; recumbent bikes, penny farthings, clown bikes, tricycles and many more. During European Mobility Week, the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will visit local schools and the University of Aberdeen. The Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will also be present at the In Town Without My Car Day Event.
18 September
Getabout Bicycle Roadshow: the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow is a fun activity that aims to give all who attend a chance to try a number of different bicycles. There are a wide variety of bicycles to choose from, including; recumbent bikes, penny farthings, clown bikes, tricycles and many more. During European Mobility Week, the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will visit local schools and the University of Aberdeen. The Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will also be present at the In Town Without My Car Day Event.
19 September
Getabout Bicycle Roadshow: the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow is a fun activity that aims to give all who attend a chance to try a number of different bicycles. There are a wide variety of bicycles to choose from, including; recumbent bikes, penny farthings, clown bikes, tricycles and many more. During European Mobility Week, the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will visit local schools and the University of Aberdeen. The Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will also be present at the In Town Without My Car Day Event.
20 September
Getabout Bicycle Roadshow: the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow is a fun activity that aims to give all who attend a chance to try a number of different bicycles. There are a wide variety of bicycles to choose from, including; recumbent bikes, penny farthings, clown bikes, tricycles and many more. During European Mobility Week, the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will visit local schools and the University of Aberdeen. The Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will also be present at the In Town Without My Car Day Event.
21 September
Getabout Bicycle Roadshow: the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow is a fun activity that aims to give all who attend a chance to try a number of different bicycles. There are a wide variety of bicycles to choose from, including; recumbent bikes, penny farthings, clown bikes, tricycles and many more. During European Mobility Week, the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will visit local schools and the University of Aberdeen. The Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will also be present at the In Town Without My Car Day Event.
22 September
Getabout Bicycle Roadshow: the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow is a fun activity that aims to give all who attend a chance to try a number of different bicycles. There are a wide variety of bicycles to choose from, including; recumbent bikes, penny farthings, clown bikes, tricycles and many more. During European Mobility Week, the Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will visit local schools and the University of Aberdeen. The Getabout Bicycle Roadshow will also be present at the In Town Without My Car Day Event.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Aberdeen City 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
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets implemented
Public transport services
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 implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools implemented
Reduction of outside parking zones implemented
Create park and ride stations implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements implemented
Lowering of pavements implemented
Enlargement of pavements implemented
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes implemented
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc) implemented
Use of clean vehicles implemented
Charging points for electric vehicles implemented
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) implemented
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution implemented
Use of clean vehicles implemented
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans implemented
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns 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

Car-free day Car-free day

Aberdeen City carries out a Car-free day 2018 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.