Permanent measures
Heraklion (HΡΑΚΛΕΙΟ)
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 facilities (parking, locks etc)
implemented
Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
planned
Public transport services
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
planned
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
planned
Further info
During the week we will implement new zebra crossings in the streets surrounding the two central schools and improve the existing ones. Moreover, we will improve 5+ wheelchair ramps (school surroundings) and bike parking facilities in the schoolyards.
The mini-bus service will increase its frequency as a pilot service during the week and assess whether this will remain a permanent measure.
Car-free day
Heraklion (HΡΑΚΛΕΙΟ)
carries out a Car-free day 2023 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.