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Czech Republic
City: Prague
Organizer: Automat
Date: 15-21 September
Location: At various locations in Prague in cooperation with Europe Mobility Week.
Events planned so far: On the 15th they screen the film 'Contested Streets' at Kino Svetozor. On the 17th is an event called Prague Mothers dedicated to get people to stop parking on the sidewalk. On the 19th there will be a political action promoting the 5 point challenge to the city government. On the 21st is the great ride itself from 15h at Rudolfina. The ride last year had 3000 riders, and we hope to have more this year!
Contact name: Martin Skalsky
Contact e-mail: martin.skalsky (at) auto-mat.cz
Web address: auto*mat.cz
Additional comments: The site is in English, but the location and time of the events are clear enough for those
who neumi Cesky. Come join us to help us show Prazaky/Praguers how much better the city looks without cars!
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
general information
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- List of Carfree Day activities see Termine, general information about Carfree Days see Autofreie Tage, provided by autofrei leben! e.V.
- List of participating Cities in Germany, the official EU website (listed are ONLY the events of governments and administrations of cities and communities)
- Information about the official EU carfree Week & Carfree Day programme in Germany: see Europäische Woche der Mobilität, provided by Klima-Bündnis / Climate Alliance, the official coordinator in Germany.
(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)
Berlin
Title: ADFC-Kreisfahrt 2008 (ADFC-Circle Ride 2008)
Date: Saturday, 20. September 2008, 2 - 5 pm
Location: The Bicycle Circle Ride 2008 starts at 14:00 (2 pm) at Brandenburger Tor and goes on the main streets around the inner city, see the graphic (PDF) and the detailed street list (PDF). The end is 17:10 (5:10 pm) near Brandenburger Tor, at Mauergarten (Wilhelmstrasse / Zimmerstrasse, at the Highflyer).
Organizer: ADFC Berlin (Local Bicycle Club)
Contact name: Sarah Stark, Susanne Grittner
Contact e-mail: see Landesverband > Vorstand
Web address: ADFC-Kreisfahrt 2008
Additional comments: To this annual bicycle demonstration are expected about 3-5,000 participants.
General carfree informations about Berlin at Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen and autofrei leben! e.V., Ortsgruppe Berlin.
(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)
Title: CARambolagen "PARK(ing) Day" action
Date: Saturday, 20. September 2008, 12 - 4 pm
Location: Kastanienallee (Corner of Schönhauser Allee) just outside Bracas Café, Berlin - Prenzlauer Berg
Contact e-mail: [mail@carambolagen.de]
Web address: www.carambolagen.de
Cologne
Title: Konferenz "Autofrei Wohnen - Erfahrungen realisierter Projekte" (conference "Carfree Housing: The Lessons from Completed Projects")
Date: 26. - 28. September 2008
Web address: conference website, programme & registration
Organizer: autofrei leben! e.V.
Contact name: Markus Heller & Heiko Bruns, phone: +49-(0)30-2759.4244, e-Mail see Vorstand
Additional comments: conference language is German, with one presentation in English. Reduced conference fee for registrations before 6. September.
The Conference was moved to the weekend after the official Carfree Day to enable the carfree folks to have their local Carfree Day events AND to participate this conference.
General carfree informations about Cologne at Arbeitskreis Autofreie Siedlung Köln e.V. (ASK), Nachbarn 60 (the neighbourhood group in the Carfree Development of Nippes) and Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen
(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)
Title: The Carfree Housing Project in Cologne & Carfree Movie Night
Date: Friday, 26. September 2008, 19:00 - 21:30 (7 - 9:30 pm)
Location: Kölner Filmhaus, Maybachstr. 111, D-50670 Cologne (inner city, see city map)
Web address: Carfree Movie Night
Organizer: autofrei leben! e.V.
Contact name: Markus Heller & Heiko Bruns, phone: +49-(0)30-2759.4244, e-Mail see Vorstand
Additional comments: This event is part of the Carfree Housing Conference (see above), but open to the general public without conference-registration (but we recommended to register for this event due to limitated places in the cinema). Admission fee for non-conference-participants is 5 Euros (3 reduced).
(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)
Hamburg
Title: 4. Autofreier Tag in Hamburg 2008 (4th Carfree Day in Hamburg 2008)
Date: Sunday, 21. September 2008
Events planned so far: Prospectivly the area around "Neuer Pferdemarkt" will be restricted to the private car - there will take place the central Carfree Day event.
Organizer: City of Hamburg, Department "Leitstelle Klimaschutz"
Web address & contacts: City of Hamburg
Additional comments: www.autofreiertag.de.
General carfree informations about Hamburg at Autofreies Wohnen e.V., Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen and autofrei leben! e.V., Ortsgruppe Hamburg
(last update: 29. Aug. / 3. Sep. 2008)
Munich
Title: Streetlife-Festival
Date: 13.-14. September 2008
Location: Ludwigs- und Leopoldstrasse, Munich
Organizer: Green City e.V., Referat für Gesundheit und Umwelt, supported by Corso Leopold, Kulturreferat
Web address & contacts: www.streetlife-festival.de
Title: PARK(ing) DAY
Date: Friday, 19. September 2008
Location: Tal, Munich
Organizer: Green City e.V.
Web address & contacts: www.greencity.de
Title: Weltkindertag und autofreier Tag in Europa: Kinderfest (World Children Day and Carfree Day in Europe: Children Party in Tumblinger School)
Date: Friday, 19. September 2008, 2 - 6 pm
Location: Tumblingerstrasse 6 und Tumblingerschule, Munich
Organizer: Bezirksausschuss und Fachbasis 2, supported by Wohnen ohne Auto (WoA), the local initiative for Carfree Developments.
Web address & contacts: Weltkindertag und autofreier Tag in Europa
(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)
Title: Hoffest Riem (Court Yard Party in Riem)
Date: Sunday, 21. September 2008, 10 am - 6 pm
Location: Caroline-Herschel-Strasse, D-81829 Munich-Riem
Organizer: Neighbours of the Carfree Developments in Riem, supported by Wohnen ohne Auto (WoA), the local initiative for Carfree Developments
Web address & contacts: Hoffest Riem
Additional comments: General carfree informations about Munich at WoA, Carfree Living / Autofrei Wohnen and autofrei leben! e.V., Ortsgruppe München
(last update: 3. Sep. 2008)
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Title: Rebel Pedal
City: Cork
Organizer: Cork Environmental Forum and Cork City Council
Location: Cork, Ireland
Events planned so far: Giant bicycle parade through Cork’s city centre followed by a picnic party. Various entertainment including juggling, massages, music and dance performance, face painting for children, show of funky bicycles and cycling workshops.
Date: 20 September
Contact name: Patrick Treacy
Contact e-mail: patrick@cef.ie
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Netherlands
City: In over 20 cities across the country!
Organizer: EU european Mobility Week alongside local organisations
Date: 14th to the 22nd of September
Events planned so far: De Week van de Vooruitgang is de Nederlandse versie van de European Mobility Week. In deze week worden wandelen, fietsen, openbaar vervoer, kritisch autogebruik en anders omgaan met mobiliteit gepromoot. Dit jaar is de week in Nederland extra lang: van 14 t/m 22 september!
Web Address: [3]
Contact Name:
Contact E-mail:
Norway
Poland
Portugal
City:
Organizer: um Dia Sem Carros
Date: 22nd September
Location:
Events planned so far:
Web Address: um Dia Sem Carros
Contact Name:
Contact E-mail: info@umdiasemcarros.org
Romania
Russia
Organizer: Carfree Russia
Web Address: www.carfree.org.ru, www.massa.org.ru
Contact Name:
Contact E-mail: info@carfree.org.ru
San Marino
Serbia and Montenegro
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ort: Zuerich Link: [4] Veranstalter: [Junge Gruene Zuerich]
Wir treffen uns um 18.00 Uhr am Buerkliplatz zur groessten Velodemo der Schweiz! Check www.velodemo.ch fuer mehr Information und drumherum. Schreib: info@velodemo.ch bei Fragen und Anregungen. Wir freuen uns auf Dich!
Ort: St.Gallen
Link: [5]
Veranstalter: [PRO VELO Region St.Gallen][6]
StrasenParade 08 - Mobil ohne Auto
Am 20. September findet die zweite St.Galler Strassenparade - Mobil ohne Auto statt. Ab 13.30 Uhr treffen wir uns auf dem Bahnhofplatz beim Laemmerbrunnen. Von da aus startet gegen 14.00 Uhr die froehliche Kundgebung zum Blumenmarkt. Zu Fuss, oder mit dem Velo setzen wir ein Zeichen fuer die Mobilitaet ohne Auto. Originelle Ideen, Fahrradklingeln, Instrumente, geschmueckte Velos, lustige Kostueme etc. sind willkommen. Hauptsache dabei sein und Spass haben.
Nach dem Umzug, ab ca. 14.45 Uhr beginnt auf dem Blumenmarkt das Fest fuer eine lebenswerte Stadt. Das Konzert von [SCHOEDO][7] und weitere Darbietungen sowie leckeres Essen und erfrischende Getraenke von der Velochuchi laden zum Verweilen ein. Das Fest dauert bis ca.18.00 Uhr. Fuer die Kinder gibt es auf dem Festplatz eine Spielecke.
Ukraine
United Kingdom
City: Brighton and Hove
Organizer: Brighton & Hove City Council
Date: 21 September
Location: Brighton, England, UK
Events planned so far: Free bicycle rickshaw rides, creation of a village green and beach in 'The Lanes', free bike doctor clinic and live music.
Web address: Journey On Brighton & Hove
Contact e-mail: journeyon@brighton-hove.gov.uk
City: Harrogate and Knaresborough
Organizer: Harrogate and Knaresborough Car Free Day Committees
Date: 24 September
Location: Harrogate and Knaresborough, NorthYorkshire, England, UK
Events planned so far: This is the first such event planned in our towns, but preparations are going well. A joint car free day on the 24th of September 2008, with prize draws, free bus tickets, rickshaw rides, a large mass cycle ride etc.
Web address: http://www.harrogatecarfreeday.com/
Contact-mail: adam.harper@hotmail.co.uk
Title: Car Free Day Festival
City: London
Organizer: Waltham Forest Council
Location: Leytonstone, East London, UK
Events planned so far: Street stalls, live music, dancing, public art, bike displays and children’s entertainment.
Date: 21 September
Contact e-mail: wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Web address: [8]
Title: Car Free Day Music Jam
City: London
Organizer: Haringey Council
Location: Wood Green High Road, North London, UK
Events planned so far: Roads will be closed to all traffic. Stage with entertainment from local musicians and performing arts from schools and local public. Farmer’s market, children’s area, try a bike stall where you can practice your cycling skills, stunt BMX cycling, arts and painting space.
Date: 28 September
Web address: [9]
Title: London Freewheel
City: London
Organizer: Sky Sports
Location: London, UK
Events planned so far: Bicycle ride through London. Carnival entertainment including music, cycling angels and jugglers.
Date: 21 September
Contact e-mail: contact@londonfreewheel.com
Web address: [10]
Title: Give Your Car The Day Off Festival
City: London
Organizer: London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Council
Location: Richmond Green (13 September) and Barnes Green (20 September), South West London, UK
Events planned so far: Attractions for children and families, including a bouncy castle, face painting and performance area with music, dance and sport.
Date: 13 and 20 September
Contact name: Ellie Ridgeway
Contact e-mail: e.ridgeway@richmond.gov.uk
Web address: [11]
Title: Devon Car Free Day
Organizer: Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council
Location: Devon, England, UK
Events planned so far: Competitions and a free cash prize draw aimed at local businesses to encourage staff to leave their cars at home and try an alternative way of travelling to work. Motorists which have no option but to drive for their commute to work are invited to do their bit for Devon Car Free Day by car sharing and will be entered into a free draw if they sign up to www.carsharedevon.com between September 8 – 22.
Date: 22 September
Contact e-mail: travelwise@devon.gov.uk to register entry to the free prize draw
Additional comments: Companies interested in taking part in the competition can download the application form from the website.
Title: Maidstone Goes Green Week
Organizer: Kent County Council
Location: Maidstone, Kent, England, UK
Events planned so far: Prize draws throughout the week. Make your own pedal power fruit smoothie. Spot the car sharing superheroes. Reduced bus fares. Commuter challenge encouraging everyone who lives in Maidstone to go car free for the day and receive a free breakfast.
Date: 15 – 19 September
Title: Fume Free Friday
City: Lewes
Organizer: Lewes District Council
Location: Lewes, East Sussex, England, UK
Events planned so far: Campaign encouraging people to car share, cycle, walk or use public transport. Individuals can make a sustainable travel pledge on website
Date: 19 September
Contact e-mail: ehealth@lewes.gov.uk
Web address: [16]
Title: Leave Your Car At Home Day
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Organizer: Chronicle Live and Newcastle City Council
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, UK
Events planned so far: Four walking buses to the town centre. People turning up at the event with a bus or Metro ticket valid for that day can claim a free pedometer. Exercise bike sessions from fitness instructors. Free bicycle checkups from a bike doctor. Public lecture covering issues around transport, particularly air quality and congestion.
Date: 22 September
Contact e-mail: go.green@ncjmedia.co.uk
Web address: [17]
City: Reading
Organizer: Reading Borough Council
Location: Reading, England, UK
Events planned so far: 16 September information afternoon about cycling and using public transport, information about Reading's air quality, free basic health check, and a cycle powered smoothie. 22 September organised bike rides into town and business challenges.
Date: 16 and 22 September
Web address: [18]
City: Manchester
Organizer: Manchester City Council and Salford City Council
Location: Manchester, England, UK
Events planned so far: Road closures. Exhibition and information stalls highlighting the health and environmental benefits to be gained from using travel alternatives to the car.
Date: 20 September
Web address: [19]
City: Worthing
Location: Worthing, England, UK
Events planned so far: A mass cycle ride around Worthing
Date: 21 September
Contact e-mail: jcoote1265@aol.com
Web address: [20]
Title: Community Bike Ride
Organizer: Choose Cycling
Location: Derbyshire, England, UK
Events planned so far: Organised bike ride to Derby
Date: 20 September
Contact e-mail: info@choosecycling.co.uk
Web address: [21]
Title: Car-Free Day Bike-In
Organizer: Sustainable Bungay
Location: Bungay, Suffolk, England, UK
Events planned so far: Attend the Car-Free Day Bike-In on foot, bike, scooter, roller-skates etc. for a chance to win cash prizes or a bike.
Date: 22 September
Web address: [22]
City: Sheffield
Organizer: Sheffield County Council
Location: Sheffield, England, UK
Events planned so far: Community transport question time and environmental conference. Organised city walks. Family-friendly cycle ride. Free bike repairs. Green festival.
Date: 16 – 22 September
Web address: [23]
Title: Travel to Work Differently
City: Walsall
'Organizer: Walsall Council
Location: Walsall, England, UK
Events planned so far: Free attractions for children and families, including a bouncy castle. Information and offers on public transport. Competitions and discounts on bicycles.
Date: 16 - 22 September
Web address: [24]
Title: Give your car a break during September
Organizer: West Lothian Council
Location: West Lothian, Scotland, UK
Events planned so far: 8 - 12 September is Travel Challenge week – individuals encouraged to use sustainable transport to work. 15 - 21 September is walking week – where you can join an organised walk led by experienced leaders. 22 to 26 September is West Lothian Cycle week – organised cycling to work. Email a travel pledge and you will be entered into a free prize draw.
Date: 8 – 26 September
Contact e-mail: communications@westlothian.gov.uk
Web address: [25]
