Permanent measures
Västerås 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
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets
implemented
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
implemented
Extension or creation of new greenways
implemented
Public transport services
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
implemented
The development of accessible transport services for all
implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Elaboration of new residential areas
implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
implemented
Create wheelchair ramps
implemented
Lowering of pavements
implemented
Launch of accessibility plans
implemented
Further info
During september, a new bicycling and walking trail in a beautiful lakesida area will be completed. The trail connects a newly built dwelling area, Gäddeholm, with the city of Västerås. Gäddeholm is a lovely place for a weekend excursion on foot or by bike. The trail offers beautiful sceneries and a variety of wild birds. In Gäddeholm there is a café and a farm open to the public.
The accessibility measures in our pedestrian road network continue through 2010. We work through one residential area at a time, making improvements for elderly and disabled people.
In the project "Gå-city", which means "city for pedestrians", we repave, remodel and improve the pedestrian areas in the commercial city. The project started during the summer and will continue until 2011.
Västerås, Sweden
Activities within the week