Participating towns and cities

SpainSabadell, Spain

Website:
www.sabadell.cat
Population:
225.000 inhabitants
Department:
MOBILITAT

Participation 2009

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Sabadell 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
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
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps implemented
Lowering of pavements implemented
Enlargement of pavements implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers implemented
Launch of accessibility plans 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
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

Car-free day Car-free day

Sabadell carries out a Car-free day 2009 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.