Permanent measures
Tromsø 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
Improvement and extension of the public transport network (creation of HOV lanes for public transport modes, new stops, new lines, reserved areas etc)
implemented
Development of new technologies to improve public transport
implemented
The development of accessible transport services for all
implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
implemented
Elaboration of new residential areas
implemented
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Use of clean vehicles
implemented
Mobility management
Adoption of school travel plans
implemented
Permanent access restriction to city centres
implemented
Create systems for buses and walking trains
implemented
Further info
Official opening of new road for pedestrians (in particular school pupils) and cycling from Langnes to Solneset school,
Official opening of new buss terminal on the island of Kvalöya,
Permanent closure of streets around Strandtorget market near Tromso harbour.
Car-free day
Tromsø carries out a Car-free day 2009 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.