Participating towns and cities

SpainCandelaria, Spain

Website:
www.candelaria.es
Population:
24.000 inhabitants
Department:
Environment
Candelaria already registered 6x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 2006

Participation 2011

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Candelaria 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.

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
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc) implemented
The development of accessible transport services for all implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements implemented
Create wheelchair ramps implemented
Lowering of pavements implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers implemented
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility implemented
Mobility management
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders implemented
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas implemented
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas implemented

Car-free day Car-free day

Candelaria 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.