Participating towns and cities

IrelandTallaght, Ireland

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Population:
380.000 inhabitants
Department:
Land Use, Planning & Transportation
Tallaght already registered 9x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2019 2017 2016 2012 2011 2009 2008 2003 2002

Participation 2008

Activities within the week Activities within the week

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

All week
The focal theme for 2008 is "Clean Air for All". By encouraging walking , cycling and the use of public transport, the council will be contributing to the achievement of the theme. In conjunction with the road closure (see below) a festival entitled "Change Your Way Today" is being held on 22nd September. In addition to cycling (Smoothie Bike etc) and walking events (Pedometer Challenge), the festival will host the Climate Change Awareness Campaign Roadshow.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Tallaght 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
Extension or creation of new greenways implemented
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Create systems for buses and walking trains implemented
Further info
A new dedicated cycleway is being officially opened on 16th September which is a permanent reallocation of road space in favour of cycling. During the week the Griffeen Way Green Route - a route dedicated to cycling and walking through one of the council's regional Parks will be officially opened.

Car-free day Car-free day

Tallaght 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.