Participating towns and cities

SpainLa Orotava, Spain

Website:
www.villadelaorotava.org
Population:
41.171 inhabitants
Contact:
Manuel Angel Martín
C/ San Francisco, s/n
38300 La Orotava
(++34) 922 330114
La Orotava already registered 9x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Participation 2008

Permanent measures Permanent measures

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

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)
Launch of integrated services for the various public transport modes
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Lowering of pavements
Enlargement of pavements
Removal of architectonic barriers
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

La Orotava carries out a Car-Free Day 2008 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.