Permanent measures
Arad 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
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
implemented
Extension or creation of new greenways
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
Development of new technologies to improve public transport
implemented
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes
implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
implemented
Create park and ride stations
implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
implemented
Use of clean vehicles
implemented
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution
implemented
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
implemented
Elaboration of educational materials
implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
implemented
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas
implemented
Further info
- Implementation of major infrastructure projects (rehabilitation of roads, tram tracks, traffic lights, bridges, domestic sewerage)under IFI (EBRD and IBRD loans)and EU funded projects;
- Start-up of six EU funded infrastructure projects under the Operational regional Plan;
- Traffic Management Plan completed under HU-RO project;
- Participation to the IEE CONURBANT Project for developing a PAED and signing the "Covenant of Mayors";
- Application as partner to the IEE funded CIRCLE Project (call 2011) for developing a SUMP:
- Thermal rehabilitation of blocks of flats from the local budget,
- Rehabilitation of thermal distribution network from the local budget,
- Public lightning improvement,
- Bicycle lanes project.
Car-free day
Arad 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.
Arad, Romania
Activities within the week