Drammen kommune 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
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
implemented
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets
implemented
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings 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
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
implemented
The development of accessible transport services for all
implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
implemented
Create wheelchair ramps
implemented
Lowering of pavements
implemented
Enlargement of pavements
implemented
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
implemented
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
implemented
Adoption of school travel plans
implemented
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places
implemented
Further info
New bicyle road going to and through Marienlyst.
At Marienlyst we have a new public bath, two schools, football stadion and several other sport arenas. The area is full of activities for all ages. Its important to give good availability for both cyclists and pedestrians to and through the area.
The new road through Marienlyst is called "Activity street" and has a bicycle path 3 meters wide and a pedestrian path 5 meters wide. There is also plenty of parking for bicycles.
Stromso square
The square is being transformed from a roundabout with plenty of cars, to a sqaure for pedestrians and cyclists with a bus route going through the square. The project will be finished june 2011.
Drammen kommune, Norway
Permanent measures