The City of Ljubljana (Slovenia) is taking steps to improve its already stellar sustainable mobility record by improving and extending its Park and Ride (P&R) network. P&R stations allow motorists to park their car and complete the journey by sustainable modes of transport, alleviating infrastructural strain in city centres and improving air quality. A new P&R site is being created, while a previously established site is being upgraded.

When finished, the new site will have space for 363 vehicles, 11 tourist buses, and 10 caravans. It will also include six charging stations for electric vehicles and a parking area for bicycles. ICLEI member Ljubljana currently operates a parking fee system that increases as drivers move closer to the city centre, making the P&R stations comparatively much cheaper than completing the journey by car.

The Slovenian capital was awarded the title of European Green Capital 2016 based partly on its impressive sustainable mobility efforts. Already in Ljubljana no citizen is further than 500 metres from a public transport stop. The city is also reallocating space to pedestrians and cyclists, creating a more pleasant and cleaner environment, and is in the process of replacing its old bus fleet with cleaner models, including hybrid, electric and CNG powered vehicles.

For more information, visit the European Green Capital website.