Participating towns and cities

NorwayKristiansand, Norway

Website:
kristiansand.kommune.no
Population:
113.737 inhabitants
Department:
By- og samfunnsenheten
Kristiansand already registered 11x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2022 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2004

Participation 2008

Activities within the week Activities within the week

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

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Kristiansand 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
Public transport services
The development of accessible transport services for all implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Create park and ride stations implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements implemented
Lowering 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
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans implemented
Adoption of school travel plans implemented
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner) implemented
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders implemented
Provision of incentives and bonuses to employers implemented
Create systems for buses and walking trains 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

Car-free day Car-free day

Kristiansand 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.