Tag: sustainable cities

Oct 06
CICLOBCN21: pedaling towards sustainable mobility

Del 5 al 10 de octubre se celebra en Barcelona una nueva edición de CICLOBCN21, evento al que asistirá Mobility Friendly. El congreso se divide en 2: la primera parte está enfocada al cicloturismo a través de la Eurovelo Conference 21 y la segunda parte al séptimo congreso ibérico de la bicicleta. Pedaleando juntos para […]

Aug 30
Bicihangar Rocket, the bike rack that will change your city

Se aprueban las bases reguladoras para el Programa de ayudas a municipios para la implantación de zonas de bajas emisiones y la transformación digital y sostenible del transporte urbano, en el marco del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia, y se aprueba y publica la convocatoria correspondiente al ejercicio 2021. Como se venía avanzando en […]

Jul 22
Paris will prohibit access to vehicles in about 185 schools

One more measure adopted by the consistory to adapt to the new sustainable mobility policy. Paris is already preparing for the start of the school year with sustainability in mind, according to a recent article in “Le Parisien”. It is a tactical measure to adapt schools to sustainable mobility. This measure aims: Giving eduction centers […]

Apr 27
5 key aspects that a Mobility Plan should have

The sustainable mobility planmust have an organized structure, realistic actions and goals, in addition to spacial limits, including all journeys envisaged in it. The decision of a company sustainable mobility plan is the first step. It may sound simple, but this decision shows the company’s commitment to society, its employees and shareholders, and in essence […]

  • Economy
Mar 16
Tactical tarmac recovery in Barcelona

The Ciudad Condal is recovering the asphalt for pedestrians and bicycles with the help of paint and mobile elements. Certain measures have been taken in recent years to make the city cycling- and pedestrian-friendly, and reduce car traffic. Based on tactical urbanism to change the city structures. A larger number of mega blocks, maximum speed […]

Mar 02
Why a Sustainable Mobility Plan for Companies.

A sustainable mobility plan for companies consists of developing a range of actions to encourage the use of more sustainable and efficient means of transport. Labor mobility plays a key role in many companies today. The need to act against the climate crisis and to reduce the negative consequences of unsustainable mobility is becoming increasingly […]

Feb 25
What do those who cycle to work request companies?

Commuting cycling to work is not only a matter of individual will: it requires companies and institutions to take courageous actions. We have repeatedly discussed the benefits of cycling, whether in terms of health criteria, environmental footprint or the economic savings for people. However, for this habit to be worldwide, it is necessary to implement […]

Jan 20
Pollution: thousands of preventable deaths

By reducing air pollution levels, thousands of deaths in European cities can be prevented every year. Up to 125.00 reduction in the levels of PM2.5 and 80,000 reduction in the levels of NO2. 84% of the European population in cities is exposed to PM 2.5 levels above the maximum recommended by the World Health Organization. […]

Jul 13
Getafe welcomes City 30!

Getafe joins the cities adopting the 30 km / h restriction in residential areas by welcoming City 30. The Municipal Government is strongly committed to more sustainable and healthy mobility, providing many benefits to citizens. Today, July 13, 2020, the repainting of the streets has started, welcoming City 30. In a second stage, the right-hand […]

May 18
Make temporary cycle lanes … permanent

Ecologists and associations that promote bicycle use require municipalities to use temporary cycle lanes. How to exit confinement? Large cities are already preparing temporary cycle lanes to prevent infection and to focus on sustainable mobility. Many European countries are promoting the use of bicycles in cities and are preparing special measures for sustainable mobility. Encourage […]