Permanent measures
Cosenza 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
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems
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 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
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements
implemented
Enlargement of pavements
implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers
implemented
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
implemented
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes
implemented
Use of clean vehicles
implemented
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution
implemented
Mobility management
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner)
implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
implemented
Permanent access restriction to city centres
implemented
Create systems for buses and walking trains
implemented
Further info
The municipality of Cosenza during the last year has implemented several permanent measures, which contribute to modal transfer from private car to environmentally sound means of transport, as follows: new cycle lane and promotion of bike sharing, promotion of "sweet mobility" for tourist and citizens like carriages, wider pavements, new bus lane and enhancement of public transport in the city (mini hub stop for city logistic) and parking plane.
Car-free day
Cosenza carries out a Car-free day 2014 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.