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First board to regulate cruise ship activity in Barcelona
Environment and sustainability. The body will put forward measures to reduce the impact of this sector and promote a more sustainable model.
More social use and improvements to the surroundings with the Park Güell Strategic Plan
Tourism. The measures implemented so far have halved the number of visitors and increased community use thanks to free access for local people.
Interest in installing solar panels thanks to the campaign Moment Solar Barcelona
Environment and sustainability. The initiative uses a door-to-door approach to engage with homeowner communities, with a group of six promotors offering a series of advantages for the installation of solar panelling.
Second stage of work tendered to connect the tram systems in Av. Diagonal
The link-up of the two systems will give Barcelona a public transport system connecting nine municipalities in the metropolitan area.
The AMB (Barcelona Metropolitan Area) links Barcelona’s cycle network with Sant Adrià
Infrastructure. A new stretch of Bicivia 3 has been completed, linking La Rambla de Guipúscoa with the Els Passadors bridge in Sant Adrià.
Measures to strengthen responsible pet ownership
Animal welfare. Dogs will have to be kept on leads in public spaces, except those which specifically indicate otherwise.
New measures to cut noise pollution in areas where levels are highest
Environment and sustainability. Noise levels recorded at some points in the city exceed the permitted levels by 3 decibels.
Traffic accidents in the city down by 24%
Safety and prevention. Eleven people lost their lives in traffic accidents during the first half of the year.
A newly remodelled section of Av. Meridiana opens
Urban planning and infrastructures. The avenue has more space for pedestrians and sustainable mobility, plus a two-way bike lane and vegetation.
Over fifty initiatives for improving public spaces, infrastructures and services this summer
Urban planning. Work is to be carried out over the months of July, August and September to transform Eixample’s green hubs and improve the railway network.