Permanent measures
Barcelos 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
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
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
implemented
Elaboration of new residential areas
implemented
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
implemented
Lowering of pavements
implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers
implemented
Mobility management
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
implemented
Inicio da elaboração do estudo de mobilidade do Quadrilátero Urbano
Further info
Está prevista a criação de pista ciclável na Avenida João Duarte;
Melhoria de Infra-estruturas (pavimentos, passadeiras);
Novas áreas reservadas ao transporte público (paragens com via dedicada);
Redução do limite de velocidade (sinalização variada);
Zona para residentes (Praceta Miguel Coelho);
Eliminação de barreiras arquitectónicas (passadeiras sobrelevadas e passeios rebaixados);
Rampas para cadeira de rodas;
Preparação de planos de acção de mobilidade sustentável (inicio da elaboração do estudo de mobilidade do Quadrilátero Urbano)
Car-free day
Barcelos carries out a Car-free day 2011 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.
Barcelos, Portugal
Activities within the week