Permanent measures
Thessaloniki 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
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems
implemented
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
implemented
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets
implemented
Extension or creation of new greenways
implemented
Public transport services
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes
implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Elaboration of new residential areas
implemented
Accessibilities
Removal of architectonic barriers
implemented
Launch of accessibility plans
implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes
implemented
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
implemented
Use of clean vehicles
implemented
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
implemented
Elaboration of educational materials
implemented
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places
implemented
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas
implemented
Further info
-Two very important streets of the city centre (Alexandrou Svolou & Ermou) to become pedestrian precincts.
-Other measures to be announced soon
Car-free day
Thessaloniki 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.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Activities within the week