Participating towns and cities

SpainCastellar del Vallès, Spain

Population:
24.187 inhabitants
Department:
Environment

Participation 2010

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Castellar 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.

Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc) implemented
school zone signage
Public transport services
improving accessibility and security of some bus stops
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Accessibilities
Lowering of pavements implemented
Enlargement of pavements implemented
Freight distribution
creation of a secure parking for trucks, truck parking regulation in the urban core.
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

Castellar del Vallès carries out a Car-free day 2010 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.