Participating towns and cities

Greece Πάτρα (Patras) , Greece

Population:
200.000 inhabitants
Department:
Europe Direct Patra, Region of Western Greece
Πάτρα (Patras) already registered 6x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2018 2017 2016 2013 2012 2008

Participation 2008

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Πάτρα (Patras) organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2008, taking into account the annual theme.

All week
-Distribution of information leaflets for the sustainable mobility week in the schools of the city,
-Provision of bikes during the entire week,
-Function of bike-roads in the city center,
-Demonstration of one solar and one electrical car,
-Scientific conference,
-Closing of the city centre,
-Events in the city center with the participation of students from the schools and other institutions of the city.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Πάτρα (Patras) 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
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems implemented
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc) 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
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc) implemented
Development of new technologies to improve public transport implemented
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes implemented
The development of accessible transport services for all implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools implemented
Reduction of outside parking zones implemented
Create park and ride stations implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Elaboration of new residential areas implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements implemented
Create wheelchair ramps implemented
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers implemented
Launch of accessibility plans implemented
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility implemented
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution implemented
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders implemented
Create systems for buses and walking trains implemented
Further info
Pilot function of bike-roads in central streets of the city

Car-free day Car-free day

Πάτρα (Patras) 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.