In Europe
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Albania
Andorra
Austria
General information
- Aktivitäten zum Autofreien Tag am 22.9. & zur Aktionswoche 16.-22.9. siehe www.mobilitaetswoche.at
- List of participating Cities in Austria, the official EU website (listed are ONLY the events of governments and administrations of cities and communities)
Graz
title: "Autofrei - ich bin dabei" in der autofreien "Promenade Annenstrasse"
Date: Montag, 22. September 2008, 10-18 Uhr
Location: Annenstrasse, Graz
Events planned so far: Programm: www.graz.at
Organizer: Stadt Graz, Abteilung für Verkehrsplanung
Additional comments: Erleben Sie umweltfreundliche Bewegung und erfahren Sie mehr über die Mobilität einst. Geniessen Sie bei Musik, kulinarischen Genüssen oder einer Fahrt mit der Oldtimerstrassenbahn ein buntes Angebot für RadfahrerInnen, FussgängerInnen, Interessierte und Kinder. Kommen Sie und erleben Sie die autofreie Annenstrasse und ihre Betriebe einmal anders. Zum Programm.
Belarus
Belgium
Bruges
Title: Car Free Sunday Bruges / Autoloze zondag Brugge
Date: 21 September
Location: Bruges, Belgium
Events planned so far: Bruges city centre is completely car free during the day. Concerts and activities in various locations of the city. Main spot for the sports events is in the city`s main square; with bossaball, deathride, streetsoccer, panna football and extreme trial-bike.
Organizer: Autoloze zondag Brugge
Contact e-mail: autolozezondag@brugge.be
Web address: www.brugge.be/autolozezondag autoloze zondag.pdf
Brussels
Title: A Sunday Without Car
Date: 21 September
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Events planned so far: The city centre will be closed off to motorized traffic between 9am and 7pm.STIB public transport network free of charge. Walking and cycling tours.
Contact name: Mrs. Camille Thiry
Web address: www.dimanchesansvoiture.irisnet.be www.autolozezondag.irisnet.be
City: Brussels, Belgium
Date: 13 -19 September
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Events planned so far: 13th: Formation Velo-Trafic, 19th: Masse Critique
Contact Name: Eric Nicolas
Contact E-mail: eric.nicolas-AT-gracq.org
Web Address: www.gracq.org http://placeovelo.collectifs.net
Wavre
Date: 14, 21 September
Location: Wavre, Belgium
Events planned so far: 14th: Balade Velo, 21st: Journee de la Mobilite
Organizer: Les Cyclistes Quotidiens
Contact Name: Eric Nicolas
Contact E-mail: eric.nicolas-AT-gracq.org
Web Address: www.gracq.org
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka
City: Banja Luka
Organizer: Centar za zivotnu sredinu/Center for environment
Date: 21,22 September
Events planned so far:' On the 21st we will have a bike ride thru the city center where will try to have more than 150 people on the bikes what we had last time on the city bike ride. This ride will be named as "Two wheels enough" bike ride and after that ride we will try to collect the data from the people that would like to be involved in solving the problems related to the urban transport issues in our city. With this bike ride we would like to show the city authorities that there is a plenty people on the bikes and that they do not work anough on fulfilling their needs. On 22nd we will organize in the morning hanging around with the kids from city kindergarten while the traffic is stoped. With color chalks drawing on the main street. Spreading the flayers about important infomations cosidering the quality of air in general. In midday we will have round table with the theme of EMW "Clean air for all", and we will try to emphasize the quality of air in our city and the EU standards. In the afternoon we will show few films about this topic and we will make some discusion after all.
Contact name: Tihomir Dakic
Contact e-mail: tihomir.dakic (at) czzs.org
Bulgaria
Croatia
Zagreb
City: Zagreb
Organizer: Zelena akcija/Friends of the Earth Croatia
Date: 17-21 September
Events planned so far: On the 17th we will have a panel discussion where we will present a comparative study of Zagreb's transport system contrasting with ones in other European cities, in order to show the lack of vision in the development of the Zagreb transport system. On the 20th there will be an interactive exhibition on Cvjetni trg (one of the most famous squares in Zagreb), that will be focused on problems caused by urban transport infrastructure taking over public space.
Contact name: Bernard Ivcic
Contact e-mail: bernard (at) zelena-akcija.hr
Web address: www.zelena-akcija.hr
Koprivnica
Winner of EU Mobility Award for entire continent! is a humble city of 30,000 residents near the border of Hungary with a big vision for transportation.
Events There will be two weeks of events, with many many activities to take part in. Go to the website to see all their events. The highlight activity is:
On Monday,September 22, World Carfree Day the area of 22ha will be closed to motorized traffic ( in comparison with 7.4ha of current pedestrian zone). The area of 12.4ha will be closed to the car traffic on Saturday 20 and the area of 14.8 ha will be closed to car traffic on Sunday 21.The area involves the immediate town center, including the three streets which will be pedestrianized within the three-year period. Several other car-free days have been organized through the year in some other town areas.
Web Address: www.mobilityweek.eu
Czech Republic
National Summary: Czechs can be proud of being one of the most active nations in European Mobility Week! Forget the Golden Capital, Hradec Kralove for example will celebrate the closing of Riegrovy square to private cars, and Kino Central will project transport related films through the week for students and the public. The World Carfree Network will be represented by a stand in the beautiful historical town Pelhrimov(Vysocina district), where Chris Coleman will make presentations about carfree living to students.
Web Address: National Website for EU Mobility Week
Prague
Organizer: Automat
Date: 15-21 September
Location: At various locations in Prague in cooperation with Europe Mobility Week.
Events planned so far: On the 15th they screen the film 'Contested Streets' at Kino Svetozor. On the 17th is an event called Prague Mothers dedicated to get people to stop parking on the sidewalk. On the 19th there will be a political action promoting the 5 point challenge to the city government. On the 21st is the great ride itself from 15h at Rudolfina. The ride last year had 3000 riders, and we hope to have more this year!
Contact name: Martin Skalsky
Contact e-mail: martin.skalsky (at) auto-mat.cz
Web address: auto*mat.cz
Additional comments: The site is in Czech, but the location and time of the events are clear enough for those who neumi Cesky. Come join us to help us show Prazaky/Praguers how much better the city looks without cars!
Hradec Kralove
Akce/Actions 16-20 at Kino Centrale they will play(pusti)transport related films to students and the public
21st there will be a Cyklojizda/group bike ride
22nd "Den Bez Aut/Day without Cars": Male Namesti will be closed to cars, the action is called 'Male, ale zive namesti/Small but lively square' with many activities for adults and children!
Contact name: Mr Pavel Å ubrt
Contact phone: +420 495 707 592
Denmark
Estonia
Tallinn, Estonia
6.-7. september 2. Uus Maailm Street Festival/ New World Street Festival Two days of events on an intersection turned into local plaza with street market, concerts, excursions, workshops and other fun.
See photos: http://www.uusmaailm.ee/?page_id=694
Finland
France
Caen
Organizer: Direction Générale des Services
Date: 22 September
Location:
Events planned so far: Stands info-transports organisés avec les acteurs locaux Bus Verts et Twisto pour les transports collectifs et Véol pour le vélo sur 4 sites à partir du 22 septembre inclus. Possibilité de diagnostics personnalisés des trajets, de souscription d'abonnements et de demande de tickets d'essais gratuits.
Web address: www.ville-caen.fr
Contact name: Ms Sandrine Magnin
Contact e-mail:
Grenoble
Organiser: Association pour la promotion du velo un ville
Date: 22 September
Location: sur une place de parking
Events planned so far: Journée mondiale sans ma voiture
Web Address www.ptitvelo.net
Contact name:
Contact e-mail:
Paris
Organizer: Vélorution Paris Ile-de-France
Location: Place de l'étoile, Paris
Events planned so far: Masse critique à vélo: tourner autour de la place pour faire rayonner l'étoile et dénoncer les politiques de transport en région parisienne qui tournent en rond.
Date: 22 septembre 2008, 18h00
Contact name: Vélorution Paris Ile-de-France
Contact e-mail: contact@velorution.org
Web address: www.velorution.org
Additional comments:
Germany
general information
- technical help: to add a new city, click to edit the whole "Germany" section.
- List of Carfree Day activities see Termine, general information about Carfree Days see Autofreie Tage, provided by autofrei leben! e.V.
- List of participating Cities in Germany, the official EU website (listed are ONLY the events of governments and administrations of cities and communities)
- Sep 10, 2008 Press Release: "Europäische Woche der Mobilität vom 16. bis 22. September 2008 "Saubere Luft für alle" - Nachhaltige Mobilität an sieben Tagen | Highlights der Aktionswoche". Further information about the official EU carfree Week & Carfree Day programme in Germany see Europäische Woche der Mobilität, provided by Klima-Bündnis / Climate Alliance, the official coordinator in Germany.
(last update: 11. Sep. 2008)
Berlin
Title: ADFC-Kreisfahrt 2008 (ADFC-Circle Ride 2008)
Date: Saturday, 20. September 2008, 2 - 5 pm
Location: The Bicycle Circle Ride 2008 starts at 14:00 (2 pm) at Brandenburger Tor and goes on the main streets around the inner city, see the graphic (PDF) and the detailed street list (PDF). The end is 17:10 (5:10 pm) near Brandenburger Tor, at Mauergarten (Wilhelmstrasse / Zimmerstrasse, at the Highflyer).
Organizer: ADFC Berlin (Local Bicycle Club)
Contact name: Sarah Stark, Susanne Grittner
Contact e-mail: see Landesverband > Vorstand
Web address: ADFC-Kreisfahrt 2008
Additional comments: To this annual bicycle demonstration are expected about 3-5,000 participants.
General carfree informations about Berlin at Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen and autofrei leben! e.V., Ortsgruppe Berlin.
(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)
Title: CARambolagen "PARK(ing) Day" action
Date: Saturday, 20. September 2008, 12 - 4 pm
Location: Kastanienallee (Corner of Schönhauser Allee) just outside Bracas Café, Berlin - Prenzlauer Berg
Contact e-mail: [mail@carambolagen.de]
Web address: www.carambolagen.de
Title: autofrei leben! "PARK(ing) Day" action
Date: Saturday, 20. September 2008, ca. 13:00 - 17:00
Location: Kottbusser Tor (south east corner), Berlin - Kreuzberg
Organiser: autofrei leben! e.V., Berlin section
Title: Aktionstag "Zu Fuss zur Schule und zum Kindergarten - Mobil ohne Auto"
Date: Montag, 22. September 2008
Organizer: Arbeitskreis Mobilitätserziehung Berlin (ADFC-Berlin; Fuss e.V.; BUND-Berlin; Per Pedes; VCD-Nordost e.V.)
Contact name: Martin Schlegel, Franziska Kupsch, Dorit Slaby
Contact e-mail: mschlegel@BUND-berlin.de; franziska.kupsch@vcd-nordost.de; dorit.slaby@vcd-nordost.de
Web address: [1]
Additional comments: Im Rahmen der europäischen Woche der Mobilität findet in diesem Jahr zum 15. Mal der bundesweite Aktionstag "Zu Fuss zur Schule und zum Kindergarten - Mobil ohne Auto" statt. Aus diesem Anlass ruft der Arbeitskreis Mobilitätserziehung Berlin in der Woche vom 22. bis 26. September zu Aktionen an allen Berliner Schulen auf.
(last update: 15. Sep. 2008)
Cologne / Köln
Title: Konferenz "Autofrei Wohnen - Erfahrungen realisierter Projekte" (conference "Carfree Housing: The Lessons from Completed Projects")
Date: 26. - 28. September 2008
Web address: conference website, programme & registration
Organizer: autofrei leben! e.V.
Contact name: Markus Heller & Heiko Bruns, phone: +49-(0)30-2759.4244, e-Mail see Vorstand
Additional comments: conference language is German, with one presentation in English. Reduced conference fee for registrations before 16. September.
The Conference was moved to the weekend after the official Carfree Day to enable the carfree folks to have their local Carfree Day events AND to participate this conference.
General carfree informations about Cologne at Arbeitskreis Autofreie Siedlung Köln e.V. (ASK), Nachbarn 60 (the neighbourhood group in the Carfree Development of Nippes) and Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen
(last update: 11. Sep. 2008)
Title: The Carfree Housing Project in Cologne & Carfree Movie Night
Date: Friday, 26. September 2008, 19:00 - 21:30 (7 - 9:30 pm)
Location: Kölner Filmhaus, Maybachstr. 111, D-50670 Cologne (inner city, see city map)
Web address: Carfree Movie Night
Organizer: autofrei leben! e.V.
Contact name: Markus Heller & Heiko Bruns, phone: +49-(0)30-2759.4244, e-Mail see Vorstand
Additional comments: This event is part of the Carfree Housing Conference (see above), but open to the general public without conference-registration (but we recommended to register for this event due to limitated places in the cinema). Admission fee for non-conference-participants is 5 Euros (3 reduced).
(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)
Hamburg
Title: 4. Autofreier Tag in Hamburg 2008 (4th Carfree Day in Hamburg 2008)
Date: Sunday, 21. September 2008
Events planned so far: The area around Neuer Pferdemarkt will be restricted to the private car - there will take place the central Carfree Day event. Free public transport in the entire city. Programme details: 4. Autofreier Sonntag am 21. September 2008
Organizer: City of Hamburg, Department Leitstelle Klimaschutz
Web address & contacts: City of Hamburg
Additional comments: www.autofreiertag.de.
General carfree informations about Hamburg at Autofreies Wohnen e.V., Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen and autofrei leben! e.V., Ortsgruppe Hamburg
(last update: 29. Aug. / 13. Sep. 2008)
Munich / München
Title: Streetlife-Festival
Date: 13.-14. September 2008
Location: Ludwigs- und Leopoldstrasse, Munich
Organizer: Green City e.V., Referat für Gesundheit und Umwelt, supported by Corso Leopold, Kulturreferat
Web address & contacts: www.streetlife-festival.de
Title: PARK(ing) DAY
Date: Friday, 19. September 2008
Location: Tal, Munich
Organizer: Green City e.V.
Web address & contacts: www.greencity.de
Title: Weltkindertag und autofreier Tag in Europa: Kinderfest (World Children Day and Carfree Day in Europe: Children Party in Tumblinger School)
Date: Friday, 19. September 2008, 2 - 6 pm
Location: Tumblingerstrasse 6 und Tumblingerschule, Munich
Organizer: Bezirksausschuss und Fachbasis 2, supported by Wohnen ohne Auto (WoA), the local initiative for Carfree Developments.
Web address & contacts: Weltkindertag und autofreier Tag in Europa
(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)
Title: Hoffest Riem (Court Yard Party in Riem)
Date: Sunday, 21. September 2008, 10 am - 6 pm
Location: Caroline-Herschel-Strasse, D-81829 Munich-Riem
Organizer: Neighbours of the Carfree Developments in Riem, supported by Wohnen ohne Auto (WoA), the local initiative for Carfree Developments
Web address & contacts: Hoffest Riem
Additional comments: General carfree informations about Munich at WoA, Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen and autofrei leben! e.V., Ortsgruppe München
(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)
Greece
City: Thessaloniki
Title: We can make it - without cars!
Date: 20th and 21st of September
Location: Thessaloniki, Aristotelous street, statue of Venizelos
Events planned so far:
Sept 20th at 12:00: Pedestrians march through the city to protest blocked sidewalks and zebra crossings.
Sept 20th at 14:00: Ferry ride from the harbor along the waterfront of the city to protest the lack of such a service.
Sept 21st at 11:00: Bike ride on the city streets to protest the lack of absolutely any facilities for the bicycle.
Organizer: Co-organized by twelve local citizen groups
Contact name: George Antonopoulos, Grigoris Mavrakis
Contact e-mail: welcome@enosipezon.gr
Web address: http://thesskinisis.wordpress.com/
Hungary
Iceland
Reykjavik
Date: 16 to 22 September
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Events planned so far: Organised city walks and bike race, bike helmet competition, sustainable travel plans, free concerts and road closures.
Organizer: Department of Environment and Traffic, City of Reykjavik
Contact name: M. Pálmi F. Randversson
Contact e-mail: palmi.f.randversson@reykjavik.is
Ireland
Cork
Title: Rebel Pedal
City: Cork
Organizer: Cork Environmental Forum and Cork City Council
Location: Cork, Ireland
Events planned so far: Giant bicycle parade through Cork's city centre followed by a picnic party. Various entertainment including juggling, massages, music and dance performance, face painting for children, show of funky bicycles and cycling workshops.
Date: 20 September
Contact name: Patrick Treacy
Contact e-mail: patrick@cef.ie
Web address: www.cef.ie www.rebelpedal.ie
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Netherlands
City: In over 20 cities across the country!
Organizer: EU Mobility Week, LOAZ (Landelijk Overleg Autovrije Zondag, countrywide foundation in which 10 organizations co-operate, desk at Milieudefensie office), alongside local organisations
Date: 14th to the 22nd of September
Events planned so far: The 'Week van de Vooruitgang' (Dutch version of European Mobility Week) starts on September 14th with Carfree Sundays in Utrecht and Leiden. On 21 September there are Carfree Sunday in Amsterdam and 21 other cities and towns. In the other days of the week, 64,000 pupils of primary schools from 71 municipalities will participate in the project 'Green Footsteps', which stimulates children to go to school by foot or by bike. There are also several other activities which promote cycling, walking, public transport, responsible car use and alternative attitudes to mobility.
De Week van de Vooruitgang is de Nederlandse versie van de European Mobility Week. In deze week worden wandelen, fietsen, openbaar vervoer, kritisch autogebruik en anders omgaan met mobiliteit gepromoot. Dit jaar is de week in Nederland extra lang: van 14 t/m 22 september!
Web Address: www.weekvandevooruitgang.nl
Contact Name:
Contact E-mail:
Norway
Poland
Wroclaw
Date: 16-22 September
Events planned so far: There is an event planned for every day of the week. For details (in Polish only) please visit the websites below.
Web Address: www.mobilityweek.eu www.um.warszawa.pl
Contact Name: Mr Michael Babicz
Portugal
City:
Organizer: um Dia Sem Carros
Date: 22nd September
Location:
Events planned so far:
Web Address: um Dia Sem Carros
Contact Name:
Contact E-mail: info@umdiasemcarros.org
Romania
Iasi
Date: 15 to 23 September
Location: Iasi, Romania
Events planned so far: Sustainable mobility debates, role play, workshops, public eco-event.
Organizer: EuroDEMOS Association
Contact name: Catalina Aghinitei
Contact e-mail: eurodemos_youth@yahoo.com
Russia
Organizer: Carfree Russia
Web Address: www.carfree.org.ru, www.massa.org.ru
Contact Name:
Contact E-mail: info@carfree.org.ru
San Marino
Serbia and Montenegro
City: Belgrade
Date: 22 September
Location: We will meet at 11.00 am on the cycle path that enters the Savski Venac municipality. We will then ride together towards the head office of the Belgrade Fair.
Events planned so far:
After a short ride at 12.00 am participants will get some refreshments and then the educational part of the program will start in the Festive Room of the Head Office Building. Several important guests from state institutions will address the audience and talk about the main theme of European Mobility Week "Clean Air for All".
Most important will be the information about the air quality in Belgrade from "Institut of Public Health of Belgrade". They are monitoring the quality of air in Belgrade at several parts of the city and they are periodically reporting to the public the figures from their research in order to raise awareness concerning air pollution, CO2 emissions and climate change.
After that there will be a video projection of films. We have chosen six short documentary films from our archive:
Home Sweet Home - Anita Sancha
My CO2 Climate Challenge Film - Defra
EMW 2004 Kids About Mobility
EMW 2004 Best of Smart Moves for Sustainable Mobility
Cycling Friendly Cities Amsterdam, Houten, Copenhagen, Bogota 2006
Ciclovia - Bogota, Columbia
Organizer: Jugo Cycling Campaign
Contact name: Milan Boric
Contact e-mail: boricmilan-AT-hotmail.com
Web address:
Slovakia
Kosice
Organizer:
Date: 21 September, Sunday
Location: Vedeckej kniznici (Hlavná 10, Kosice)
Events planned so far: 15:00 - CykloPOTULKA, 17:00 - III. KOSICKÝ MASKARNÝ SPRIEVOD NA BICYKLOCH A INÝCH KOLIESKACH
Web address: www.mickosice.sk
Contact name:
Contact e-mail:
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
City: Lund
Date: 16-22 September
Location: Around the town
Events planned so far:
16th of September The city of Lund will encouraging pedestrians, bicyclists and public transport users by handing out paper bags, pre-printed with "Thanks for walking, biking, going by public transportation". The bags are containing information about the activities during the European Mobility Week together with apples and juice packages.
17th of September The municipality has recently asphalted the last part of Hardebergaspåret, a main bicycle lane from the outskirts to the city centre. To get the publics attention, the city of Lund will celebrate the improved lane with free coffee and cake on site.
18th of September Together with the University, the city of Lund has invited Professor John Whitelegg, UK, to make a public lecture on Time and Transport at the City hall.
19th of September Lundahoj, the bicycle travelling centre by the Central Station in Lund, is promoted by a "walking quiz" that will show the public the different services that are provided around the station area.
20th of September The different administrations of the municipality; Office of Road and Traffic, Office of Parks and Nature, Office of Public Transport, Office of City Planning, Environmental Office and the City Council Executive Office are displaying their work and vision of Lund at Stortorget, the main square. The Mobility management Unit (a section of the Road and Traffic Office) is arranging a Clean Vehicle Exhibition on Mårtenstorget, the largest square. The exhibition contains cars, bikes and other vehicles, supplies and information about sustainable transports.
21st of September Naturbussen, the recreational public transportation, is arranging tours on the theme Clean air for All.
22nd of September A bicycle parade is taking place in the city centre. Several spectacular bikes, from Lundahoj, are shown. Along with information signs on the theme "Thanks for walking, biking, going by public transportation" the parading bicyclists will have yellow helmets and reflector waistcoats to promote traffic safety.
Organizer: Lunds Kommun
Contact name: Mr Anders Söderberg
Contact email: anders.soderberg-AT-lund.se
Contact tel: +46 46-35 69 83
Web address: www.lund.se
Switzerland
Basle / Basel
Titel: Clever unterwegs - 1 Mal Basel autofrei
Datum: 20. September 2008
Link: www.basel-autofrei.ch
Veranstalter: VCS beider Basel, Grüne Basel-Stadt, Pro Velo beider Basel, Ökostadt Basel, Club des Autofreien (CAS), junges grünes bündnis, umverkehR, Greenpeace, BastA!
Details: Clever unterwegs - 1 Mal Basel autofrei
Am 20. September 2008 sind wir in der Basler Innenstadt clever unterwegs. Verschiedene Plätze und Strassenstücke stehen an diesem Aktionstag für die saubere, sichere und spassige Mobilität zur Verfügung. Dieses Jahr scheint die Stadt noch nicht ganz reif für ein autofreies Innenstadt-Ypsilon. Wir konnten aber ein grosses Gebiet um die Sankt-Alban-Vorstadt, den Birsigparkplatz, einen Teil der Hammer- und der Drahtzugstrasse für das Strassenfest "erobern". Wir bespielen auch die Claramatte, den Rümelinsplatz und die Rheinterrasse bei der Mittleren Brücke).
Um 12 Uhr findet auf der Rheinterrasse die Eröffnung statt. Hier kann jede/r auf dem 14m hohen SkyBIKE himmelwärts radeln. Auch frisch gewählte GrossrätInnen und RegierungsrätInnen werden für die umweltschonende Mobilität abheben. Hier sind auch alle Infos zu den verschiedenen Aktionen erhältlich und die Stempelkarten für den Stadt-Parcours, der die Festplätze verbindet. Volle Stempelkarten nehmen an einer attraktiven Verlosung teil.
Weitere Highlight des Tages sind: Downhill Skateboard-Ripp am Mühleberg, Liegestuhloase auf der Hammerstrasse, Solarkino auf der Claramatte und ein Strassenfest mit Beizen, Musik, Wasserparcours und Mini-Eisenbahn auf dem Birsigparkplatz.
Von 12 bis 18 Uhr finden Aktionen an den verschiedenen Orten statt. Von 20 bis 23 Uhr zeigt das Solarkino die Filme "The Immigrant" von Charlie Chaplin und den senegalesischen Film "TGV" von Moussa Touré.
St.Gallen
Titel: St.Galler Strassenparade
Datum: 20. September 2008
Link: www.provelo.info
Veranstalter: PRO VELO Region St.Gallen
Details: StrasenParade 08 - Mobil ohne Auto
Am 20. September findet die zweite St.Galler Strassenparade - Mobil ohne Auto statt. Ab 13.30 Uhr treffen wir uns auf dem Bahnhofplatz beim Lämmerbrunnen. Von da aus startet gegen 14.00 Uhr die fröhliche Kundgebung zum Blumenmarkt. Zu Fuss, oder mit dem Velo setzen wir ein Zeichen für die Mobilität ohne Auto. Originelle Ideen, Fahrradklingeln, Instrumente, geschmückte Velos, lustige Kostüme etc. sind willkommen. Hauptsache dabei sein und Spass haben.
Nach dem Umzug, ab ca. 14.45 Uhr beginnt auf dem Blumenmarkt das Fest für eine lebenswerte Stadt. Das Konzert von SCHOEDO und weitere Darbietungen sowie leckeres Essen und erfrischende Getränke von der Velochuchi laden zum Verweilen ein. Das Fest dauert bis ca. 18.00 Uhr. Für die Kinder gibt es auf dem Festplatz eine Spielecke.
Zurich / Zürich
Titel: Velodemo
Datum: 22. September 2008
Link: www.velodemo.ch
Veranstalter: Junge Grüne Zürich
Details: Wir treffen uns um 18.00 Uhr am Bürkliplatz zur grössten Velodemo der Schweiz! Check www.velodemo.ch für mehr Information und drumherum. Schreib: info@velodemo.ch bei Fragen und Anregungen. Wir freuen uns auf Dich!
Title: Zurich Multimobil
Date: 28 September
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Events planned so far: Road closures. Public information about sustainable transport. Recycle stalls for drinks cans and bottles.
Organizer: City of Zurich
Contact name: Cordelia Oppliger
Web address: www.stadt-zuerich.ch
Ukraine
Date: 21 September
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Events planned so far: Kyiv - city-park, not parking!
Organizer:
Web address: www.carfree.org.ua
Contact e-mail: info@sheshory.org
United Kingdom
Brighton and Hove
Date: 21 September
Location: Brighton, England, UK
Events planned so far: Free bicycle rickshaw rides, creation of a village green and beach in 'The Lanes', free bike doctor clinic and live music.
Organizer: Brighton & Hove City Council
Web address: Journey On Brighton & Hove
Contact e-mail: journeyon@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Bungay, Suffolk
Title: Car-Free Day Bike-In
Date: 22 September
Location: Bungay, Suffolk, England, UK
Events planned so far: Attend the Car-Free Day Bike-In on foot, bike, scooter, roller-skates etc. for a chance to win cash prizes or a bike.
Organizer: Sustainable Bungay
Web address: http://transitiontowns.org/Bungay/CarFreeDay
Derbyshire
Title: Community Bike Ride
Date: 20 September
Location: Derbyshire, England, UK
Events planned so far: Organised bike ride to Derby
Organizer: Choose Cycling
Contact e-mail: info@choosecycling.co.uk
Web address: http://www.choosecycling.co.uk/community
Devon
Title: Devon Car Free Day
Date: 22 September
Location: Devon, England, UK
Events planned so far: Competitions and a free cash prize draw aimed at local businesses to encourage staff to leave their cars at home and try an alternative way of travelling to work. Motorists which have no option but to drive for their commute to work are invited to do their bit for Devon Car Free Day by car sharing and will be entered into a free draw if they sign up to www.carsharedevon.com between September 8 - 22.
Organizer: Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council
Contact e-mail: travelwise@devon.gov.uk to register entry to the free prize draw
Web address: www.devon.gov.uk/cycleexeter www.carsharedevon.com
Additional comments: Companies interested in taking part in the competition can download the application form from the website.
Harrogate and Knaresborough, NorthYorkshire
Title: Car Free Day
Date: 24 September
Location: Harrogate and Knaresborough, NorthYorkshire, England, UK
Events planned so far: This is the first such event planned in our towns, but preparations are going well. A joint car free day on the 24th of September 2008, with prize draws, free bus tickets, rickshaw rides, a large mass cycle ride etc.
Organizer: Harrogate and Knaresborough Car Free Day Committees
Web address: www.harrogatecarfreeday.com
Contact-mail: adam.harper@hotmail.co.uk
Hastings, East Sussex
Title: In Town Without My Car
Date: 22 September
Location: Robertson St, Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK
Events planned so far: 11am-4pm, free Dr Bike tune-ups, stalls, bike displays, Awards ceremony at noon!
Organizer: Hastings Urban Bikes
Contact e-mail: info@hastingsurbanbikes.com
Web address: www.hastingsurbanbikes.com
Lewes, East Sussex
Title: Fume Free Friday
Date: 19 September
Location: Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
Events planned so far: Campaign encouraging people to car share, cycle, walk or use public transport. Individuals can make a sustainable travel pledge on website
Organizer: Lewes District Council
Contact e-mail: ehealth@lewes.gov.uk
Web address: www.lewes.gov.uk
London
Title: Screen on the Street
Date: 20 September
Location: Islington, London, UK
Events planned so far: Liverpool Road will be turfed over to create a green space for people to sit, picnic and watch scheduled films on a large cinema screen and listen to live music entertainment.
Organizer: London Borough of Islington
Contact name: John Robson
Contact e-mail: john.robson@islington.gov.uk
Web address: www.islington.gov.uk
Title: Give Your Car The Day Off Festival
Date: 13 and 20 September
Location: Richmond Green (13 September) and Barnes Green (20 September), South West London, UK
Events planned so far: Attractions for children and families, including a bouncy castle, face painting and performance area with music, dance and sport.
Organizer: London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Council
Contact name: Ellie Ridgeway
Contact e-mail: e.ridgeway@richmond.gov.uk
Web address: www.richmond.gov.uk
Title: Car Free Day Festival
Date: 21 September
Location: Leytonstone, East London, UK
Events planned so far: Street stalls, live music, dancing, public art, bike displays and children's entertainment.
Organizer: Waltham Forest Council
Contact e-mail: wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Web address: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/rd/car-free-day-festival
Title: London Freewheel
Date: 21 September
Location: London, UK
Events planned so far: Bicycle ride through London. Carnival entertainment including music, cycling angels and jugglers.
Organizer: Sky Sports
Contact e-mail: contact@londonfreewheel.com
Web address: www.london.gov.uk/freewheel
Title: Car Free Day Music Jam
Date: 28 September
Location: Wood Green High Road, North London, UK
Events planned so far: Roads will be closed to all traffic. Stage with entertainment from local musicians and performing arts from schools and local public. Farmer's market, children's area, try a bike stall where you can practice your cycling skills, stunt BMX cycling, arts and painting space.
Organizer: Haringey Council
Web address: www.haringey.gov.uk
Maidstone, Kent
Title: Maidstone Goes Green Week
Date: 15 - 19 September
Location: Maidstone, Kent, England, UK
Events planned so far: Prize draws throughout the week. Make your own pedal power fruit smoothie. Spot the car sharing superheroes. Reduced bus fares. Commuter challenge encouraging everyone who lives in Maidstone to go car free for the day and receive a free breakfast.
Organizer: Kent County Council
Web address: www.kentonline.co.uk www.kent.gov.uk
Manchester
Date: 20 September
Location: Manchester, England, UK
Events planned so far: Road closures. Exhibition and information stalls highlighting the health and environmental benefits to be gained from using travel alternatives to the car.
Organizer: Manchester City Council and Salford City Council
Web address: www.manchester.gov.uk
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Title: Leave Your Car At Home Day
Date: 22 September
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, UK
Events planned so far: Four walking buses to the town centre. People turning up at the event with a bus or Metro ticket valid for that day can claim a free pedometer. Exercise bike sessions from fitness instructors. Free bicycle checkups from a bike doctor. Public lecture covering issues around transport, particularly air quality and congestion.
Organizer: Chronicle Live and Newcastle City Council
Contact e-mail: go.green@ncjmedia.co.uk
Web address: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/gogreen
Reading
Date: 16 and 22 September
Location: Reading, England, UK
Events planned so far: 16 September information afternoon about cycling and using public transport, information about Reading's air quality, free basic health check, and a cycle powered smoothie. 22 September organised bike rides into town and business challenges.
Organizer: Reading Borough Council
Web address: www.reading.gov.uk
Sheffield
Date: 16 - 22 September
Location: Sheffield, England, UK
Events planned so far: Community transport question time and environmental conference. Organised city walks. Family-friendly cycle ride. Free bike repairs. Green festival.
Organizer: Sheffield County Council
Web address: www.sheffield.gov.uk
Walsall
Title: Travel to Work Differently
Date: 16 - 22 September
Location: Walsall, England, UK
Events planned so far: Free attractions for children and families, including a bouncy castle. Information and offers on public transport. Competitions and discounts on bicycles.
'Organizer: Walsall Council
Web address: www.walsall.gov.uk
West Lothian, Scotland
Title: Give your car a break during September
Date: 8 - 26 September
Location: West Lothian, Scotland, UK
Events planned so far: 8 - 12 September is Travel Challenge week - individuals encouraged to use sustainable transport to work. 15 - 21 September is walking week - where you can join an organised walk led by experienced leaders. 22 to 26 September is West Lothian Cycle week - organised cycling to work. Email a travel pledge and you will be entered into a free prize draw.
Organizer: West Lothian Council
Contact e-mail: communications@westlothian.gov.uk
Web address: www.westlothian.gov.uk
Worthing
Date: 21 September
Location: Worthing, England, UK
Events planned so far: A mass cycle ride around Worthing
Contact e-mail: jcoote1265@aol.com
Web address: http://events.theargus.co.uk/m6/disp.asp?i=162357
