Participating towns and cities

Latvia Rīga (Riga) , Latvia

Website:
https://www.riga.lv/lv
Population:
621.369 inhabitants
Department:
Department of External Communication of Riga City Council
Contact:
Lelde
Rātslaukums 1, Centra rajons, Rīga
LV-1050
(++371) 29393211

Participation 2024

Find more information about Rīga (Riga) here.

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Rīga (Riga) organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK , taking into account the annual theme.

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Riga Urban Architect Service will present the Riga Street Typology Manual
On Monday, 16 September, the Riga Urban Architect Service will present the Riga Street Typology Manual. It is designed as a practical tool, the main objective of which is to establish a common quality standard in the design of Riga's streets. The manual summarises the principles and solutions for creating a functionally balanced and modern street space, thus becoming a useful tool for all those involved in the creation of Riga's street space at any stage of the process - road engineers, landscape architects, architects, urban planners, as well as the clients of street projects - municipal employees. The presentation will take place at the Institute of Architecture and Design of Riga Technical University (Room 116) from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone interested is invited to participate in the event.
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A seminar "Shared Space - Mobility for All" will take place on the city's progress towards the sustainable mobility goals set out in the Riga Development Programme
On Tuesday, 17 September, a seminar "Shared Space - Mobility for All" will take place on the city's progress towards the sustainable mobility goals set out in the Riga Development Programme. During the seminar, experts will provide an assessment of the municipality's work and recommendations for further actions to meet the targets, as well as information on the latest developments in the field of mobility. The second part of the event will include a panel discussion on the impact of mobility on shared space, as well as participant involvement. Local government and industry experts, representatives of non-governmental organisations and other interested parties are invited to attend. The seminar will take place at the premises of "Koka Rīga", 12 Krāsotāju Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The seminar will be streamed live on the Riga City Council website riga.lv, on the Riga City Council Facebook account @riga.lv and on the City Development Department website rdpad.lv. 
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Webinar "Riga is cycling"
On Wednesday, 18 September, during the webinar "Rīga ripo” (Riga is cycling), Riga Municipality will inform about the work done and planned for the development of cycling infrastructure in the city, the latest developments in the implementation of parking zones for micro-mobility tools, as well as the results and conclusions of the fight against long-neglected bicycles in the city centre. The webinar will take place at 5 p.m. online on the Riga City Council's Facebook account "Riga is Developing" and by logging in to the MS Teams programme. 
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Smart Cities Conference
On 19 September, the Riga Technical University (RTU) Science and Innovation Centre will host the third annual Smart Cities Conference, bringing together representatives from local governments, technology companies and academia to discuss the development of future mobility technologies and the opportunities and obstacles inherent in testing such technologies in urban environments. During the event, various innovative mobility solutions will be demonstrated, thus outlining the future vision in the development of mobility technology innovations and strengthening the Latvian mobility ecosystem. "The Smart Cities Conference is organised by the Science and Innovation Centre of Riga Technical University in cooperation with the open innovation movement VEFRESH, Riga City Council and other partners. Additional information about the conference and registration form is available here: https://fienta.com/lv/viedo-pilsetu-konference-2024
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The Tweed Ride
After a break of several years, the Tweed Ride returns to the streets of Riga on 21 September, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Riga residents and visitors are invited to dress up in a classic, retro style, glam up their bicycles and enjoy the streets of Riga and the city's most beautiful places together. The Tweed Ride is turning into a charity movement, aiming not only to promote people's mobility, but also to support good deeds with a parade ride. Also this year, to celebrate the Tweed Ride, in cooperation with Žanis Lipke Memorial - House of Courage, special charity bike workshops for children from SOS villages will take place on 14 and 15 September, where children together with specialists will carefully repair 15 bicycles, which will then be left for the children.

This year, the Tweed ride will start at Vidzeme Market. The ride will take you through Grīziņkalns, Ģertrūdes Street, Old Riga, Uzvaras and Arkādijas Parks and end at Āgenskalns Market. Both venues will host various entertainment activities, musical performances, participants will be awarded in special nominations, CSDD will register bicycles, etc. The gathering at Vidzeme Market will start at 2 p.m., the ride will start at 4 p.m. and end at Āgenskalns Market around 5 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.. The event closes at 6 p.m.. The Tweed Ride is organised by the Latvian Old-Time Bicycle Club in cooperation with Riga Municipality.
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The "Mobility Record 2024"
To promote different sustainable ways of moving around the city, on Saturday, 21 September, at an event on Ģertrūdes Street, Riga residents and visitors are invited to set the "Mobility Record 2024". 24 educational and research stations will be placed at the event site, where users of mobility tools themselves will talk about the wide range of mobility tools, their history, show demonstrations, and invite them to participate in games and competitions. The highlight of the event will be "Mobility Record 2024", as at least 2024 Riga residents and visitors will explore and try out 24 different modes of mobility on a small stretch of Ģertrūdes Street, proving that mobility can be both environmentally friendly and exciting. The event will take place from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Ģertrūdes Street from Tērbatas Street to Brīvības Street, so this section of the street will be closed to traffic on this day. Traffic restrictions on this section of the street will be introduced on 21 September at 6 a.m. and will last until midnight.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Rīga (Riga) 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) planned
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc) planned
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets implemented
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc) planned
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) promotion
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc) promotion
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets promotion
Development of new technologies to improve public transport promotion
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes planned
The development of accessible transport services for all promotion
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools promotion
Reduction of outside parking zones implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements implemented
Create wheelchair ramps implemented
Lowering of pavements implemented
Enlargement of pavements implemented
Launch of accessibility plans implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Use of clean vehicles implemented
Charging points for electric vehicles planned
Testing automated vehicles implemented
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution promotion
Introducing cargo bikes planned
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns promotion
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders promotion
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers planned
Create systems for buses and walking trains planned
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places promotion
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas implemented

Car-free day Car-free day

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

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On Friday, 20 September, the traditional "Car Free Day" of the European Mobility Week, Riga Municipality together with SIA "Rīgas satiksme" invites Riga residents and visitors to get around using public transport, bicycles or other environmentally friendly means of transport. City businesses, service providers, public and non-governmental organisations are also invited to encourage their employees or customers to choose public transport or a micro-mobility tool for their daily routine instead of private cars during European Mobility Week, especially on this day.

To promote different sustainable ways of moving around the city, on Saturday, 21 September, at an event on Ģertrūdes Street, Riga residents and visitors are invited to set the "Mobility Record 2024". 24 educational and research stations will be placed at the event site, where users of mobility tools themselves will talk about the wide range of mobility tools, their history, show demonstrations, and invite them to participate in games and competitions. The highlight of the event will be "Mobility Record 2024", as at least 2024 Riga residents and visitors will explore and try out 24 different modes of mobility on a small stretch of Ģertrūdes Street, proving that mobility can be both environmentally friendly and exciting. The event will take place from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Ģertrūdes Street from Tērbatas Street to Brīvības Street, so this section of the street will be closed to traffic on this day. Traffic restrictions on this section of the street will be introduced on 21 September at 6 a.m. and will last until midnight.
Find more information about Rīga (Riga) here.