Barcelona superblocks: traffic restrictions begin in city center
Consell de Cent street will become green space forcing drivers to turn at intersections
Consell de Cent street will become green space forcing drivers to turn at intersections
475,000 vehicles expected to leave Barcelona area between 3 pm Friday and 3 pm Saturday
Worries over tourism and traffic increase after return of visitors and pre-pandemic lifestyles
New guidelines aim to improve the safety and security of Spanish roads for all users, with particular focus on car drivers
Changes to city’s Pelai street and Meridiana avenue commence this spring to reduce traffic and increase mobility
Traffic levels also down significantly as is overall energy use across Catalonia
Police are tackling people and establishments ignoring restrictions
Council attributes drop to introduction of Low Emission Zone on January 1
Catalan police enter homes north of Barcelona a day after some 40 people were arrested
'When you drive, park your cell phone' aims to help bring down the 24% of road accidents caused by distracted drivers
New study from RACC association calls for improved road and rail infrastructure, better and cheaper public transport and introduction of new technology
See all details of closed roads and public transport options for September 11 here
Container traffic at the port is also up 2.8% so far in 2019