Electric bike manufacturers exhibit products, Neuchatel
Neuchatel, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) - Switzerland is setting a successful example for its “soft mobility” meeting zones, with more than 500 in cities and towns across the country, according to Matthieu Chenal, spokesperson for SwissEnergie, which is co-hosting with the city of Neuchatel the second National Mobility Fair, 15-16 May. Chenal, in a lengthy interview with Le Temps, talks about objections to and ultimate success of the zones.
The fair brings together experts in the field of environmentally-friendly transport and exhibitors who display a range of eco-mobility products. A highlight will be the Saturday exhibition of low-fuel use vehicles. The fair also brings together companies and communes in an effort to encourage businesses to be involved in finding eco-friendly solutions for the company’s but also its employees’ transport needs.
Swiss legislation was passed in 2002 to encourage meeting zones, which are designed to end the dominances of cars in key areas: cars slow down to 20 kph, cyclists are encouraged and pedestrians have priority, with sidewalks and curbs removed. One of the best known in the region is in front of Geneva’s train station, Gare Cornavin.
The exhibit is free of charge and open to the public, Neuchatel port. Details
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News story, GenevaLunch, 15 May 2009.
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