Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of the island, is located in the north-eastern part of the island set in magnificent scenery composed of two bays and their beautiful beaches. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has already developed a Sustainable Mobility Plan. In the framework of the DESTINATIONS project, mobility strategies and relevant technical measures will be developed & carried out in order to encourage & allow the use of alternative sustainable modes of transport by tourists and citizens.
| City area | 100.55 km2 |
| Population | 378 998 |
| Population density | 3769 inh/km2 |
| Gender balance | 4183.816 Men 195.182 Women |
| Average life expectancy | 81 years men 93 years women |
| Car ownership rate | 576 cars/1000 inhabitants |
| Accident rate | 3 154 (2014) |
| Climate | 17ºC in winter / 25ºC in summer |
The location of the archipelago near to the Tropic of Cancer and the influence of the trade winds, provides to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with a warm temperature.
Pedestrians (15.10%)
Public transport (13%)
Cycling (0.40%)
Taxis and others (4.50%)
Private car (67%)
Adding a Sustainable Logistics Plan (SULP) into the current SUMP
Development of a Smart distribution system
150 bikes and 13 bike stations (To be improved and increased within CIVITAS DESTINATIONS project)
Guaguas Municipales (Urban Public Transport Company)
242 Buses
40 bus routes (3 of them night routes)
715 km bus network
784 bus stops
Magazine LPA-GC Movilidad en Transformación
Plan de Movilidad Urbana Sostenible
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