Based on proximity, transparency and territorial action, and relying on citizen participation
Motorbikes account for 25% of journeys made by private vehicles in Barcelona and 7% of overall mobility in the city.
We hereby inform you that the Guàrdia Urbana city police force now uses body-worn video cameras as a policing tool for ensuring citizen safety.
We're watching over to make the city safer and friendlier
We're watching over to make the city safer and friendlier
A new GUB model that involves creating a neighbourhood police team in each district.
Barcelona is launching a new road safety plan to reduce the accident rate for motorcyclists in the city. A specific plan to reduce the accident rate involving motorbikes and scooters. In all there are 17 measures aimed at preventing accidents but also penalising motorcyclists.
21/03/2019 - 14:23
Safety and prevention. The new procedure, shared with the Mossos d’Esquadra police corps, includes training for 2,500 City Police officers.
04/03/2019 - 13:50
Memory. An inscription on the pavement near Pla de l’Os reads “May peace cover you, oh city of peace”.
04/03/2019 - 10:55
Pollution. Municipal measure is deactivated
The Safety and Prevention Area is directly responsible to the Mayor's Office and is politically led by the Commissioner for Security and Safety. It is responsible for public safety and prevention policies and in charge of the Guàrdia Urbana (city police) and the Fire Service Barcelona wants to set an example of safe, peaceful, community coexistence.
