One of the main pillars of the strategy of implemmenting EMW and CFD in Almada is the effort to reach local communities by moving the event annually to a new borough. In 2004, Almada started a policy of itineration of the CFD campaign through different Boroughs, as a way to expand the spirit of the initiative, and contribute to a better mobility in different areas of the municipality.

In 2009, CFD will take place by the first time in Feijó Borough, in an urban area near schools and residences. Click to see the whole program and the zone of the CFD in Almada.

16th September:“Eco-driver” Day

Eco-drive: Short Training Course

The Local Energy Management Agency of Almada, in the framework of its 10th Anniversary, is organizing this training course open to any citizen who wants to learn more about Eco-Drive. In this short course, with the support of a simulator, the participants will learn the basic rules of Eco-drive, and how they can be more efficient and ecological drivers.

Distribution of Eco-drive leaflets to car drivers in the main traffic avenues of Almada.

17th September: “Today I go by bike” Day

“Ring-Ring Operation – Commuting by bike” This activity is dedicated to the employees of the City Council, who are encouraged to commute to work by bike. Those who enrol in the activity are rewarded with a complimentary breakfast upon arrival at work, as well as souvenirs of the day and of Almada’s EMW.

“Biking safely in the city” An activity for children, who can have fun riding a bike in the Kids Bicycle Park in Almada whilst learning safety rules for bike use in urban context.

Opening of the new Trafaria- Costa da Caparica Cycle lane

Public opening of this new 5km long cycle lane, which connects a local fluvial PT interface in Trafaria, to the pleasant beaches of Costa da Caparica. The popular Portuguese rock band “Peste & Sida”, will play in this event. The band has recorded a single and video clip to promote the cycle lane called “Caparica’s Sun on 2 wheels” – an adaptation of an old hit by the band. The cycle lane will connect Trafaria’s ferry river station to the local urban beaches of Costa de Caparica, creating excellent cycling conditions for the thousands of citizens who travel from the north bank of the river to Almada’s beachfront in the Summer.

18th September: “Info-mobility” Day

“Trips for Trash”

Activity promoting both the use of PT and recycling, by exchanging PT tickets with recyclable materials (such as cans, bottles, packages, batteries and paper). In the kiosk located in one of the major squares of Almada , a person presenting 10 small batteries can receive a ticket to cross the Tagus river by ferry, for example.

Workshop “A Mobility Plan for the Faculty of Sciences and Technology: Objectives and Methodology” Workshop open to students and teachers from the Faculty of Sciences and Technology and other local associations’ representatives, to present and discuss this Faculty’s Mobility Plan, developed during the EMW 2008 by the Local Energy Management Agency of Almada. The plan includes a strategy and practical measures to promote bike use on the journeys to the University Campus. In this session it will be possible to evaluate the work already done and discuss local improvements in terms of mobility.

“Cineclima” Open air cinema

In this free open air cinema session in the city centre, several movies about Climate Change, Global Warming and Sustainable Mobility will be screened, such as documentaries, animation movies and advertising spots on these topics, seeking to inform and raise awareness to the importance of individual action in addressing this problems. Developed in the framework of the European Project PIMMS Transfer.

Distribution of “Almada’s Public Transport Guide”

Wide distribution of this practical local public transport guide, developed and published during the EMW 2008, and presentation of the digital version of this publication.

Wall painting “Improving city climate”

Collective wall painting by local artists, inspired on mobility issues. Open to all street users.

19th September: “Living Streets” Day

Earth Friendly Street Market

A bustling street market where the visitors can find arts and crafts, regional, organic and “fair trade” products.

“Energy Ideas”

The “energy tent”, located in a central square, makes available to citizens information on energy issues, including suggestions on how any citizen can save energy, save money and help the environment, by putting into practice simple habits.

Demonstration of Electrical Vehicles

Street show of electrical vehicles, available for test drives and information purposes – everyone can learn more about these environmentally friendly vehicles!

Training Course: “Bike in the City”

A training course open to all those who want to learn how to ride a bike safely in the city, or improve riding skills. The course is divided in two different levels, targeting different publics.

Rent-a-bike

Dozens of bicycles are available for those who want to take a ride in the city centre.

“Bicycle repair shop”

Free bicycle repair shop where cyclists can have small repairs made to their bicycles, courtesy of a local bike shop.

20th September: “Healthy Almada” Day

Abseiling “Boca do Vento” (rappelling)

One of the most popular sightseeing spots of Almada will host a radical abseiling activity, making it possible to descend the 80m high river-front cliff by the Boca do Vento Lift, promoting EMW and outdoor life.

“Afternoon Chats: Healthy cooking”

During the “Healthier Almada” Day, an open air workshop will take place in the main park of the city, where a famous Portuguese chef will give hints and advice on healthy food and healthy cooking.

21st September: “Public Transports” Day

“Hooray for Public Transport!”

Second edition of a successful EMW 2008 activity, planned to promote public transport on main interfaces. Live music is played and some freebies are handed-out to public transport users, together with the European Mobility Week. The traditional morning espresso is offered to PT commuters by the Municipality.

“Commuting Tour”

Field activity for secondary schools, where students are challenged to travel from Almada to a certain point out of the city and return by PT. An opportunity to learn more about the local public transport modes and evaluate positive and negative aspects on daily commuting on a log-report of the day.

Exhibition “Give way”

Exhibition about local mobility and transport modes hosted by the City Museum.

22nd September: “European Car Free Day”

Street Train

A special fun train will run in the Car Free Area, inviting all to a sightseeing trip stopping at the activities taking place during this initiative.

Air Quality and Climate Change Workshops

Open air workshops where kids and grown-ups can learn about atmosphere composition, air quality and climate change issues by performing small science experiments.

“Safe to School” – Road Circuit

The activity “Safe to School” takes place in a closed circuit, developed to teach children traffic rules and road safety principles, using bicycles, skates and mini-scooters. This activity will be organized in cooperation with the National Police “Safe to School Programme”.

Free Train trips to Cyclists

The local train company, Fertagus, will offer trips to all bicycle users on this day.

Full version of the program soon available here

Some of the Permanent Measures to implement this year:

• Urban Renovation and implementation of traffic calming measures in Feijó’s Car Free Day area;

• Renovation of street landscaping and containers Feijó’s area;

• Installation of new shelters in BUS stops;

• Creation of a Pedibus serving local schools involved in the project Children’s Agenda 21 of Almada;

• Establishment of a rent-a-bike system between Trafaria and Costa da Caparica, as result of a partnership between City Council, the Local Energy Management Agency of Almada and Transtejo, the local boat operator – permanent measure supported by the European project PIMMS Transfer;

• Development of a new Cycle lane between Sobreda and Monte da Caparica;

• Edition of the animated film “Earth Friendly Mobility”, developed during the Almada’s Children’s Agenda 21 project;

• Tendering of mini-electrical buses, FLEXIBUS, soon to run in the city centre of Almada, creating a new urban flexible transport service – service study supported by the European project FLIPPER;

• Development of the leaflet “MST in the city: only a few minutes to reach everything”, presenting the best pedestrian paths between the local tram (MST) stops and the main facilities they serve;

• Conception of the” Electric Mobility Municipal Plan” and installation of recharge spots for electrical vehicles;

• Presentation of the electronic version of “Almada’s Public Transport Guide”;

• Development of an Air Quality Monitoring Campaign in Almada;

• Edition of the music single “Caparica’s Sun by bike” by the Portuguese rock band Peste & Sida, associated to the new cycle lane connecting Trafaria to Costa da Caparica.

• Development of the project “Bicla Tejo, from Belém to the Caparica sun in my bike”, that includes a hybrid itinerary (cycle lane +boat), different actions to promote and divulge the project and the installation of bicycle parking facilities and information signs.

The zone restricted to the private car:

Contact:

Catarina Freitas

Departamento de Estratégia e Gestão Ambiental Sustentável

Tel.:+351 212 722 510