Karlstad 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
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
Create park and ride stations
implemented
Elaboration of new residential areas
implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
implemented
Create wheelchair ramps
implemented
Lowering of pavements
implemented
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
implemented
Use of clean vehicles
implemented
Freight distribution
Regular meetings between different stakeholders and the city on increased effectivness of freight transport to city centre
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans
implemented
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
implemented
Elaboration of educational materials
implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
implemented
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places
implemented
Further info
Public transport by boat busses during the whole Summer season. About 45 000 passengers used three different lines.
Improvments in the public transport system
Improvements in the bicycle net. New bicycle lanes have been built in several areas.
Karlstad, Sweden
Permanent measures