Participating towns and cities

United KingdomSwansea, United Kingdom

Population:
230.000 inhabitants
Department:
Environment Department
Swansea already registered 6x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Participation 2008

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Swansea organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2008, taking into account the annual theme.

All week
We will be undertaking the organisation of a number of events which promote sustainable transport, predominantly cycling and walking, which reduce the need for car use and will in turn improve transport related air pollution and the sustainable modes promote healthier living.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Swansea 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
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers implemented
Further info
The development of the Swansea Metro (with ftr) bus is ongoing and the development of a series of priority bus ways will be highlighted by a number of the events, again promoting sustainable travel, not only during European Mobility Week, but throughout the year.

Car-free day Car-free day

Swansea carries out a Car-free day 2008 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.