Participating towns and cities

PortugalSão João da Madeira, Portugal

Website:
www.cm-sjm.pt
Population:
21.102 inhabitants
Department:
Planeamento, Ordenamento e Ambiente
Contact:
Raquel Chumbinho
Av. da Liberdade
3700-956 S. João da Madeira São João da Madeira
(++351) 256 200 200

Participation 2007

Permanent measures Permanent measures

São João da Madeira implements one or more new permanent measure(s), which contribute(s) to modal transfer from private car to environmentally sound means of transport.

Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
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)
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc)
The development of accessible transport services for all
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Removal of architectonic barriers
Launch of accessibility plans
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution
Create new platforms for freight transfer
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

São João da Madeira carries out a Car-Free Day 2007 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.

Zone opened to residents on Car-Free Day:
Dimensão: 2200m
População Residente:3700
N.º de lojas:300