Participating towns and cities

SpainVigo, Spain

Website:
www.vigo.org
Population:
297.770 inhabitants
Department:
Transportes

Participation 2015

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Vigo organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2015, taking into account the annual theme.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Vigo implements, planned or promotes 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 facilities (parking, locks etc) implemented
Pedestrianisation
Create or enlarge pedestrian streets implemented
Extension or creation of new greenways implemented
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) implemented
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc) implemented
Use of ecological vehicles for public transport fleets implemented
Development of new technologies to improve public transport implemented
The development of accessible transport services for all implemented
Traffic calming and access control scheme
Speed reduction programmes in zones near schools implemented
Reduction of outside parking zones implemented
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking implemented
Accessibilities
Create the tactile pavements implemented
Create wheelchair ramps implemented
Lowering of pavements implemented
Enlargement of pavements implemented
Elaboration of sound devices in traffic lights implemented
Removal of architectonic barriers implemented
Launch of accessibility plans implemented
Create useful tool for people with reduced mobility implemented
Mobility management
Adoption of workplace travel plans implemented
Create/establish mobility centers and on-line information services (eg travel planner) implemented
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns implemented
Elaboration of educational materials implemented
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders implemented
Launch of seamless transport modes to facilitate access to business areas or other social areas implemented
Development of systems and equipment for measuring air quality in public places implemented
Organisation of regular fora or surveys on public opinions and ideas implemented

Car-free day Car-free day

Vigo carries out a Car-free day 2015 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.