[CLSTR]
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [QUIET] · [CULTURE]

2 clusters · 5 sources · 20 days · First seen · Last updated

Urban mobility initiatives and safety in Girona

Overview

In September 2026, the Girona City Council launched initiatives for European Mobility Week to promote inclusive and sustainable transport. These programs focused on accessibility for seniors through adapted tricycle excursions and audiovisual awareness campaigns regarding architectural barriers.

Following these efforts, a mobility study conducted by the RACC identified significant safety and regulatory issues among cyclists and electric scooter users in Girona. The report noted high rates of non-compliance, including cyclists failing to dismount in mandatory zones and ignoring red lights. Additionally, a majority of electric scooter users lacked required insurance or vehicle registration. In response to these findings, Mayor Lluc Salellas indicated a preference for awareness and sanctions over prohibiting cycling in certain districts to improve coexistence between road users.

Entities

Girona City Council · Girona · Isaac Sánchez Ferrer · Lluc Salellas

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Girona mobility study reveals high rates of traffic rule violations

    A RACC study in Girona shows 95% of cyclists ignore mandatory dismount rules in the Barri Vell, while 40% skip red lights and many electric scooter users lack required insurance.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Girona promotes mobility accessibility for seniors

    Girona is hosting initiatives for European Mobility Week to promote sustainable transport and universal accessibility, including adapted tricycle rides for seniors.

Sources

324.cat · diarideladiscapacitat.cat · eixdiari.cat · elter.net · gerio.cat