Participating towns and cities

SpainMelilla, Spain

Website:
www.melilla.es
Population:
85.000 inhabitants
Department:
Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Sostenibilidad
Contact:
Hassan Mohatar Maanan
Palacio de la Asamblea, Plaza de España, nº1, Planta Primera. 52001 Melilla
(++34) 952 69 91 39

Participation 2008

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Melilla 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)
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)
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc)
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Elaboration of new residential areas
Accessibilities
Create wheelchair ramps
Lowering of pavements
Enlargement of pavements
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
Removal of architectonic barriers
Launch of accessibility plans
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)
Freight distribution
New regulations for freight distribution
Mobility management
Adoption of school travel plans
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns

Car-free day Car-free day

Melilla 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.