Participating towns and cities

SpainFerrol, Spain

Website:
www.ferrol.gal
Population:
70.000 inhabitants
Contact:
Ayuntamiento de Ferrol- Negociado de Seguridade e Tráfico
Plaza de Armas s/n. 15402-Ferrol, A Coruña, España.
(++34) 981944000
Ferrol already registered 9x for EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK in: 2022 2021 2018 2017 2010 2009 2008 2007 2002

Participation 2008

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Ferrol organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2008, taking into account the annual theme.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Ferrol implements 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)
A new base for bicycles
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets
Extension or creation of new greenways
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)
Accessibilities
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Launch of online car-pooling and car-sharing schemes
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
Use of clean vehicles
Mobility management
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas

Car-free day Car-free day

Ferrol 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.