Haritz Ferrando graciously connected me with advocates throughout Spain and eloquently described the progress and challenges of cycling in Barcleona. He is co-director of BACC with Diana Gonzalez. Along with a staff of five they promote cycling and provide services to cyclists in Catalunya. BACC stands for Bicicleta Club de Catalunya . http://www.bacc.info/
Hartiz sees 2006 as the beginning of the present explosion of cyling in Barcelona. The Catalan region, which has it's own language, culture and regional parliment, passed a requirement that all cities create mobility plans. This led to a set of policies and programs that resulted in paid parking zones, car-share, public transit improvements, and bicycle programs including the first cycling facilities and BiCi public bikes.
An interesting piece of Barcelona's quest for sustainable mobility is the Mobility Pact. Recognizing that change is hard and space is limited, each citizen is asked to agree to working together and respecting other modes to acheive a better city and transport system. It is an interesting model for other cities and worth a read. Has it made a difference?
Hartiz sees 2006 as the beginning of the present explosion of cyling in Barcelona. The Catalan region, which has it's own language, culture and regional parliment, passed a requirement that all cities create mobility plans. This led to a set of policies and programs that resulted in paid parking zones, car-share, public transit improvements, and bicycle programs including the first cycling facilities and BiCi public bikes.
An interesting piece of Barcelona's quest for sustainable mobility is the Mobility Pact. Recognizing that change is hard and space is limited, each citizen is asked to agree to working together and respecting other modes to acheive a better city and transport system. It is an interesting model for other cities and worth a read. Has it made a difference?
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