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 Factfile
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.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Today
Modal Share
Pedestrians (15.10%)
Public transport (13%)
Cycling (0.40%)
Taxis and others (4.50%)
Private car (67%)
Challenges
Increase the use of sustainable urban mobility modes between tourists and citizens
Develop and improve sustainable urban mobility services to increase the acceptance of the systems.
Reduce energy consumption, emissions and increase air quality
Eco-friendly vehicles.
Switching to less polluting transport modes (urban public transport and public bike service).
Improve cost effectiveness and integration of transport and mobility services
Development of business models to guarantee the financial viability and lasting impacts of the measures
Regulate and decrease number of freight vehicles in the inner city.
Adding a Sustainable Logistics Plan (SULP) into the current SUMP
Development of a Smart distribution system
Transport Infrastructure
Cycling network
150 bikes and 13 bike stations (To be improved and increased within CIVITAS DESTINATIONS project)
Public transport network
Guaguas Municipales (Urban Public Transport Company)