Participating towns and cities

SpainLes Franqueses del Vallès, Spain

Population:
20.562 inhabitants
Department:
Municipal Services

Participation 2011

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Les Franqueses del Vallès organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2011, taking into account the annual theme.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Les Franqueses del Vallès 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
Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc) implemented
Public transport services
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc) implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools implemented
Accessibilities
Enlargement of pavements implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc) implemented
Use of clean vehicles implemented
Mobility management
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders implemented
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas implemented

Car-free day Car-free day

Les Franqueses del Vallès 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.