Municipality of Rethymno
Projects related to sustainable mobility:
Completed:
ERDF fund 2011-2017
Ayia Napa – Rethymno: Accessible Cities 2014-2015
NSRF fund 2018-2021
Current:
Civitas Destinations 2016-2021
Incircle 2019-2022
In-Heritage 2023
ERDF fund 2021-2023
NSRF fund 2021-2023
Public Investment Program 2021-2023
Timeline
2007: Sets the vision and adopts Sustainable Development policies
2011: Becomes a Member of the Covenant of Mayors, with active support on Energy and Climate
2016: Becomes CIVITAS DEMONSTRATION CITY
2018: Mayor George Marinakis becomes a member of CIVITAS PAC
2018: Introduces electric bicycles as a means of public transport
2019: Introduces electric scooters as a means of public transport
2021: Reaches 400 km of public transport network
2021: Develops an Electric Vehicle Charging Plan
2021: Mayor George Marinakis becomes a member of CIVINET PAC
Highlights
- 20 km of cycle network,
- 22 inter-regional cycle routes
- 1st electric mini bus in Greece
- 400 km public transport network
The Municipality of Rethymnon is distinguished among the pioneers in the Greek territory having undertaken intense and systematic action in the field of sustainable mobility.
In recent years, among other things, the municipality has promoted electric mobility technology by integrating it into public transport, offering a wide range of urban transport options with public electric vehicles (cars, minibuses, electric bicycles and scooters). At the same time, the installation of free electric vehicle charging stations in central locations throughout the city makes it extremely easy, accessible and inexpensive for any individual to choose an electric vehicle for their commute.
Furthermore, the Municipality of Rethymnon has developed and installed traffic recording and management systems, parking and road safety systems, while it is constantly organizing information campaigns to raise awareness on sustainable mobility. More specifically on the issue of road safety, the Municipality has designed and implemented a holistic strategy to enhance road safety for the transport of pupils and students, radically changing the daily commute for thousands of young people.
Smart Mobility
- a smart parking system to inform drivers – in real time – of available parking spaces
- a thermal sensor system for the recording and evaluation of traffic data at key points in the city centre
Accessibility for people with disabilities
Following the principles of ” planning for all “, the Municipality of Rethymnon invests in infrastructure to enhance accessibility for PWDs. In Rethymno, the resident and the visitor with disabilities enjoys:
- an extensive network of accessible pavements
- a countdown display and audible warning system at traffic lights
- a system for accessibility to the seaside with all the necessary equipment (cabins, WC, sunshade, boardwalk on the sand)
- a system for accessibility to the seaside for the visually impaired
