Participating towns and cities

ColombiaPOPAYÁN, Colombia

Population:
1.000.000 inhabitants
Department:
ALCALDÍA DE CÚCUTA
POPAYÁN already registered 2x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2009 2008

Participation 2009

Activities within the week Activities within the week

POPAYÁN organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2009, taking into account the annual theme.

All week
Se realiza el FORO BINACIONAL DE MOVILIDAD CUCUTA SE MUEVE BIEN Y ME COMPROMETO.

Talleres de educación ciudadana con diversos sectores de la ciudad para generar conciencia sobre la necesidad de promover la movilidad no motorizada.

El 22 de Septiembre se cierra una porción de las calles centrales de la ciudad para realizar actividades con peatones, estudiantes y ciclistas.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

POPAYÁN 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
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
Reduction of outside parking zones implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps 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
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes implemented
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc) implemented
Use of clean vehicles implemented
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution implemented
Use of clean vehicles implemented
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans implemented
Adoption of school travel plans implemented
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders implemented
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers implemented
Create systems for buses and walking trains implemented
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places implemented
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas implemented
Further info
Inicio de un proceso de educación para buscar LA TRANSFORMACIÓN CULTURAL DE LA CIUDAD con el objeto de reducir el uso de automotores particulares. Así mismo para fortalecer el transporte público colectivo y estimular los desplazamientos a pié y en bicicleta.

Se inicia un proceso científico de investigación social para determinar los puntos críticos en movilidad y convivencia. Ello permitirá fijar metas con indicadores para alcanzar logros en favor de la comunidad, de las mayorías. Se establecerá una linea de base para evaluar logros en los próximos 20 meses.

Se establecerán los argumentos necesarios para implementar una CICLO RECREOVÍA DOMINICAL en calles centrales de Cúcuta como espacio de entretenimimeto activo, escuela de convivencia y educación ciudadana. Se iniciará un proceso de actividades de una vez por mes, los primeros 6 meses. posteriormente cada 15 días, hasta consolidarla semanalmente en un proceso de un año.