Participating towns and cities

SpainLeón, Spain

Website:
Population:
120.951 inhabitants
Department:
Urban Development
Contact:
Cristina Villalón Robles
Av. Ordoño II, n. 10, 4ª planta
24011 León
24001
(++34) 987 878 237

Participation 2019

Activities within the week Activities within the week

León organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2019, taking into account the annual theme.

16 September
10:00 a.m. School campaign to promote urban public transport: 'Tracking the bus itineraries'. With the collaboration of: ALESA.
10:30 a.m. Measurement of outdoor noise levels by the Green Patrol of the Local Police.
10:30 a.m. Demonstrative measurements of greenhouse gas emissions, set-up and tire pressure in cars, carried out by a mobile Inspection Unit. With the collaboration of: ITVELESA.
11:30 a.m. Guided visit to the Demonstration Center for Renewable Energies. Development of activities about sustainable mobility and the annual theme of the EMW campaign ‘Walk with us!’.
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. 'Chiquivolantes', circuit of cars and metered parking for children to promote road safety. With the collaboration of: EULSA. Padre Javier de Valladolid Park.
17 September
10:00 a.m. School campaign to promote public transport: 'Tracking of the bus lines'. With the collaboration of: ALESA.
10:30 a.m. School visit to the Children's Traffic Park, Papalaguinda Boulevard.
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. 'Chiquivolantes', circuit of cars and metered parking for children to promote road safety. With the collaboration of: EULSA. Eras de Renueva Park.
18 September
5:00 p.m. Simulation of the effects of drugs and alcohol when driving. With the collaboration of: Drug Plan of the City of León. Cortes Leonesas Square.
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. 'Chiquivolantes', circuit of cars and metered parking for children to promote road safety. With the collaboration of: EULSA. Cortes Leonesas Square.
18:15 p.m. Skate urban circuit. With the collaboration of: Skate Federation of Castilla and León. Departure: University Campus.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Documentary film ‘Why We Cycle’, directed by Arne Gielen and Jan Hulster, The Netherlands (2017). Theater El Albéitar. With the collaboration of: Green Secondary School TBD.
19 September
9:00 a.m. Free public transport in bus line 1 (Pinilla neighbourhood - El Crucero neighbourhood - University Campus) throughout the day. With the collaboration of: ALESA.
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. 'Chiquivolantes', circuit of cars and metered parking for children to promote road safety. With the collaboration of: EULSA. La Palomera Park.
20 September
10:00-14:00 & 16:00-20:00 p.m. Fair 'Pedestrian and cycling mobility and universal accessibility'. Leon Conference Center.With the collaboration of: León en Bici.
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. 'Chiquivolantes', circuit of cars and metered parking for children to promote road safety. With the collaboration of: EULSA. Cathedral Square.
21 September
10:00-14:00 & 16:00-20:00 p.m. Fair 'Pedestrian and cycling mobility and universal accessibility'. Leon Conference Center.With the collaboration of: León en Bici.
4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Outdoor activities at street to enjoy urban public space. Cortes Leonesas Square.
22 September
7:00 - 24:00 a.m. Free transport on city buses throughout the day. With the collaboration of: ALESA.
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 pm. Restriction of private traffic on Ordoño II Avenue.
9:30 a.m. Bicycle competition, three categories:
• Homemade bicycles (recycled or modified).
• Festooned bicycles.
• Disguised on the bicycle.
10:00-14:00 & 16:00-20:00 p.m. Fair 'Pedestrian and cycling mobility and universal accessibility'. Leon Conference Center.With the collaboration of: León en Bici.
10:30 a.m. Cycling tour through the streets of the city. Departure: El Corte Inglés Mall. Arrival: Cathedral Square.
12:00 p.m. Award ceremony and prize draw. Cathedral Square. With the collaboration: of El Corte Inglés Mall.
4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Outdoor activities at street to enjoy urban open space ‘Walk with us!' and circuit of Personal Mobility Devices: hoover boards, hoover karts and scooters. With the collaboration of: MODI - Movement and fun. Cathedral Square.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

León 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) planned
Develop public bicycle hiring and sharing systems planned
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
Mobility management
Adoption of school travel plans
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
Permanent access restriction to city centres planned

Car-free day Car-free day

León carries out a Car-Free Day 2019 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:
Ordoño II Avenue