Participating towns and cities

PortugalAlmada, Portugal

Website:
https://www.cm-almada.pt/
Population:
88.202 inhabitants
Department:
DIACS

Participation 2011

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Almada organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2011, taking into account the annual theme.

All week
Free trips on Flexibus ;
"Trips for Trash" action;
Free transportation of bicycles on the train;
Exhibition "Pedalling throughout the bicycle world";
Publication of the book "My book of bicycles";
Photo raid "Alternative Mobility";
Exhibition of electric vehicles

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Almada 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
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc) implemented
Publication of the book
Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc) implemented
Creation of project of pedestrian passageway between Pragal and Parque da Paz
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
Launching of the campaign “2+2”, allowing users to carry their bikes for free on public transports on the 22nd of each month
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools implemented
Reduction of outside parking zones implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Requalification of streets and public areas in Pragal Borough
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps implemented
Lowering of pavements implemented
Enlargement of pavements implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers implemented
Presentation of the Municipal Plan for the Promotion of Acessibility in Almada County
Mobility management
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner) implemented
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders implemented
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas implemented
Installation of 24 new charging stations of the MOBI-E network
Further info
Requalification and implementation of traffic calming measures in Rua Conde D. Henrique;
Implementation of traffic calming measures in Pragal, including requalification of zebra crossings and parking zones;
Requalification of the Hospital Roundabout;
Construction of the Parque Urbano do Pragal;
Elaboration of project for a pedestrian and cyclable passageway between Pragal and Parque da Paz;
Installation of 24 new charging stations of the MOBI-E network;
Installation of new bicycle parking places in several boroughs of Almada;
Publication of the book "My book of bicycles";
Creation of the exhibition "Pedalling throughout the bicycle world";
Instalation of TRANSPORLIS interactive desk at the Cacilhas public transport interface;
Launching of website with indication of pedestrian itineraries from MST stops to main interest points in the city;
Launching of the “Pragal mais verde” campaign, in collaboration with the Borough of Pragal;
Installation of electronic displays providing information about the level of occupation at car parks.

Car-free day Car-free day

Almada carries out a Car-free day 2011 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.