Synopsis
Koprivnica is a relatively small but fairly affluent urban centre in North-west Croatia. Over the past few years, the number of private cars has increased considerably and roads have been built to connect the town to the suburbs and to the relocated industrial plants. The need for a sustainable and efficient transport system has grown. Some measures have therefore been taken to improve mobility and to improve the quality of public transport in order to provide mobility for all citizens.
Public awareness campaigns have been organised which are aimed at promoting sustainable mobility (public transport, cycling, walking etc.). The European Mobility Week was used to launch some of these campaigns and also to measure the results of earlier campaigns and efforts. Air quality is also monitored (and the results published), and the Municipality makes a special effort to promote cycling through widespread construction of cycle lanes.
One of the principal objectives of Koprivnica's transport policy is to provide all citizens with greater accessibility and equal opportunities for mobility. All road and street reconstruction projects must provide for a reduction of architectural barriers. Bicycle lanes and pedestrian crossings have been especially identified. City bikes have been introduced. Public transport was only introduced in 2002.
The pedestrian zone in the immediate city centre will continue to be enlarged and provided with adequate facilities (such as benches, flowerbeds, bicycle stands, trees and greenery, litter disposal bins, etc.). Existing pavements will be repaired and enlarged. Every street reconstruction scheme will be accompanied by the reconstruction or construction of a pavement / cycle lane.
Target groups: all citizens
Fields: walking / pedestrians - urban planning
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