Participating towns and cities

PortugalTavira, Portugal

Website:
https://www.cm-tavira.pt
Population:
15.154 inhabitants
Department:
Ambiente
Contact:
Sílvia
Praça da Republica
8800-951 Tavira
(++351) 281320567

Participation 2021

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Tavira 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)
Improvement of bicycle facilities (parking, locks etc)
Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
Public transport services
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools
Reduction of outside parking zones
Create park and ride stations
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
Accessibilities
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
Charging points for electric vehicles
Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
Freight distribution
Use of clean vehicles
Mobility management
Permanent access restriction to city centres

Car-free day Car-free day

Tavira carries out a Car-Free Day 2021 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:
Rua da Liberdade, Rua José Pires Padinha, Rua Corte Real, Rua Jaques Pessoa e Ponte do Gilão.