Participating towns and cities

PortugalTorres Novas, Portugal

Website:
www.cm-torresnovas.pt
Population:
36.743 inhabitants
Department:
C.m. De Torres Novas
Torres Novas already registered 5x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2022 2011 2010 2003 2002

Participation 2010

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Torres Novas 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
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
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers implemented
Launch of accessibility plans implemented
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility implemented
Mobility management
Adoption of school travel plans implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders implemented

Car-free day Car-free day

Torres Novas carries out a Car-free day 2010 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.