Permanent measures
Mercogliano 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
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets
implemented
Extension or creation of new greenways
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
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
implemented
The development of accessible transport services for all
implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Reduction of outside parking zones
implemented
Create park and ride stations
implemented
Elaboration of new residential areas
implemented
Accessibilities
Enlargement of pavements
implemented
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
implemented
Use of clean vehicles
implemented
Freight distribution
Use of clean vehicles
implemented
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
implemented
Adoption of school travel plans
implemented
Elaboration of educational materials
implemented
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places
implemented
Further info
The Municipality of Mercogliano set out a ten-year strategy on sustainability in the transport sector in its 2001 White Paper on Transport Policy.
The strategy focused predominantly on balancing the different modes of transport, harmonising legislation within specific sectors, and enhancing transport safety. But, in an enlarged EU, under pressure from accelerating globalisation, high oil prices and transport-targeted terrorist attacks, the EU is looking to adapt its initial strategy.
Car-free day
Mercogliano carries out a Car-free day 2007 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.
Mercogliano, Italy
Activities within the week