Permanent measures
Kópavogur 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
Extension or creation of new greenways
planned
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Painting of surface of all major crossings meant for school children in green color
Accessibilities
The new transportation policy addresses accessibility for all
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
The municipality has bought two electric cars that have replaced two petrol cars
Mobility management
Adoption of school travel plans
implemented
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
implemented
Car-free day
Kópavogur carries out a Car-free day 2019 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.
Kópavogur, Iceland
Activities within the week