Intervention areas
Mobility

In Portugal, the transport sector is the second largest source of GHG emissions, which makes sustainable mobility a priority area.

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introduction

According to the National Program for Climate Change 2020-2030 (PNAC 2020-2030) (APA; 2015), in 2030, a reduction in emissions of around -26% should be achieved in the transport sector, compared to 2005.

As the main decarbonization vectors in the transport sector, the PNAC considers the adoption of measures in the following areas: Technology; Fuels; Mobility management - passengers and goods; Mobility management - sustainable cities; Public Administration and Behavior.

The management of mobility thus assumes special importance at the local level, and it is within the scope of municipal competence that some of the most relevant measures are defined and implemented, namely in the adaptation of the urban space to the soft modes of mobility, this being a commitment and a priority for the municipality of Loule.


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actions / initiatives

In addition to the promotion and improvement of urban transport circuits and fleet, school transport, the purchase of electric vehicles and the commitment to urban requalification that promotes sustainable mobility, with adaptation of public space, implementation of new green spaces, leisure areas and privileging pedestrian and cycling traffic, several projects and initiatives have been carried out, through which we have sought to build a coherent dynamic on issues of sustainable mobility.


Bicycle Parking Network

Bicycle Parking Network

Loulé City Council Shared Bikes

Loulé City Council Shared Bikes

Avenida José da Costa Mealha

Avenida José da Costa Mealha

Quinta do Lago - Pista Ciclável

Quinta do Lago - Pista Ciclável

Iniciativa Par(king) Day - Ocupa o teu Lugar na Cidade

Iniciativa Par(king) Day - Ocupa o teu Lugar na Cidade

Avenida do Atlântico - Pista Ciclável

Avenida do Atlântico - Pista Ciclável

Apanha-me! - Loulé Public Transportation

Apanha-me! - Loulé Public Transportation

Vilamoura Public Bikes

Vilamoura Public Bikes

Shared Bikes in Schools Project

Shared Bikes in Schools Project

Metrominuto Loulé

Metrominuto Loulé

interventions and measures - 2018/2019

  • European Mobility Week: Every year, between 16 and 22 September, marks the European Mobility Week (SEM), an environmental event in which the Municipality of Loulé has participated for several years, as a participating and supporting municipality, e.que has as an objective to promote reflection and debate on the need to change behavior in the face of mobility issues, in order to make it more sustainable and less harmful to the environment. In this context, the annual series of initiatives such as the “Loulé Adapta – Mobilidade Urbana” Seminar, the “Dia 100 Bicicletas na Escola”, the “Dia Europeu Sem Carros” and the “Park(Ing) Day” initiative should be highlighted.
  • Charging Network for Electric Vehicles in the municipality of Loulé: This network consists of 12 stations, nine of which are semi-rapid charging (1 hour charging to 80% capacity), available in Vilamoura (5), Vale do Lobo (2 ), Quarteira (1) and Loulé (1), and three fast charging (20 to 30 minutes charging to 80% capacity), available in Vilamoura (1), Quinta do Lago (1) and Loulé (1) .
  • Within the scope of the Quality of Life and Organizational Innovation Program and the Management System for Reconciliation between Professional, Family and Personal Life, the Municipality of Loulé, in partnership with Via Verde Boleias, launched the “BoleiasCML” program, which consists of car sharing between colleagues traveling to the same destination. The objectives of this initiative are the reduction of CO2 emissions, the reduction of parking and road traffic problems, the saving of time for workers, the reduction of costs associated with fuel and vehicle maintenance, as well as the reinforcement of the spirit of sharing and conviviality among municipal officials. Joining the Via Verde Boleias platform is completely free. It should be noted that both drivers and passengers receive discount vouchers at Via Verde Boleias partner establishments.
  • Bicycle parking network: Within the scope of the Quarteira Lab project, co-financed by the Environmental Fund of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Action, the Municipality of Loulé installed 10 bicycle parking stations in Quarteira increasing the number of parking spaces in this environment. sustainable transport, allowing a better organization of the public space, guaranteeing better mobility, better organization and more safety for bicycle users.
  • Smart Bikes by Infralobo: The Infralobo intervention area has, since May 9, 2017, a network of 30 shared-use electric bicycles distributed over 5 stations, available to all residents in this area.

  • Free urban transport in the municipality of Loulé for children up to 12 years of age: This measure by Loulé Concelho Global, a municipal company that manages public transport in the municipality, is in line with the strategy to promote a more shared and greener mobility in the municipality. Additionally, in a partnership between the Municipality of Loulé and Loulé Concelho Global, between 30 November 2019 and 6 January 2020, urban transport in Loulé was free for all passengers, with a view to promoting traditional commerce and transportation. more shared, inclusive and sustainable mobility.
  • Metrominuto Loulé and Metrominuto Quarteira: Consist of two synoptic maps, similar to a subway network, which represent the main points of each city with indication of the distances and travel times between them and aimed at promoting and encouraging mobility pedestrian in the daily commutes of the population.

    Both maps show the points of interest or services that are common destinations for the population and tourists, in which the times indicated as a reference are obtained by considering an average pedestrian speed of 5 km/h.

    Since Metrominuto is an element of communication to promote the habit of walking, the Municipality, by encouraging more sustainable mobility, intends to affirm Loulé and Quarteira as cities with a perfect walking scale, contributing to a better environment, healthy physical activity, reducing road traffic and boosting local commerce.

    It should also be noted that this initiative results from the adhesion of the Municipality of Loulé to the Network of Cities that Walk, an international association open to all municipalities and public administrations interested in improving the situation of passersby through the implementation and exchange of initiatives aimed at improving the universal accessibility, traffic safety and the environment. A vast number of Spanish cities are part of the Walking Cities Network and, in Portugal, only Torres Vedras and Loulé by joining the Network in 2017.

  • Infraquinta E.M. installed a charging station for electric vehicles for internal use, and already has fully electric vehicles in its services.


interventions and measures - 2016/2017

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how to contribute

Change your mode of locomotion, adopting more sustainable forms of mobility:



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Increase travel on foot, by bicycle and by public transport.

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When traveling in motorized vehicles, adopt the principles of eco-driving.

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Promote and use car sharing systems.


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