Mobility Week 2008 in Cork - 16th to 22nd September

cork | environment | press release

Sunday September 14, 2008 18:49

by Léonard Gay

Rethink Your Attitude to Transport in the City

MOBILITY WEEK 2008 IN CORK
Rethink Your Attitude to Transport in the City
Tuesday 16th to Monday 22nd September 2008
http://www.corkcity.ie/ourservices/roadstransportation/...week/

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The European Mobility Week is an international event which involves over 2,000 towns and cities throughout Europe to highlight the necessity for changes in behaviour in relation to mobility and in particular the use of the private car.

European Mobility Week is a time to think about how you travel and what impact that has on your health, your finances and the Environment. You are invited to experiment with using transport options such as walking, cycling, public transport, car-sharing club or lift-sharing for your trips to the city centre.
www.mobilityweek.eu

In Cork City a range of even are organised by Cork City Council Traffic Division with various local partners and financial support from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. This year’s theme is “Clean Air for All”, a topic of particular concern for citizens today.

The Mobility Week’s comprehensive programme includes air quality awareness campaign, cycling workshops, free health screenings, movie night, free bike training course for families, sustainable transport exhibition, temporary pedestrian city centre and showcase of electric bicycles and scooters.

Highlight of the week is the “Rebel Pedal!” bicycle parade and picnic party on Saturday 20th September – at least 1,000 cyclists are expected on the streets of Cork!
www.rebelpedal.ie

Several prizes including a professional camera and a luxury weekend break can be won through the “Rediscover Public Transport!” raffles in conjunction with Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and GoCar and the “Doing good. Having Fun” photo competition.
http://www.rebelpedal.ie/photo_competition.php
http://www.corkcity.ie/ourservices/roadstransportation/...port/

In addition, the Black Ash Park and Ride service will remain free throughout the whole week and the Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey T.D. will be present in Cork on Friday 19th September for the official launch of the new GoCar (CarSharing) and Avego (RideSharing) services.
www.gocar.ie
www.avego.com

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Mobility Week 2008 Day-by-Day Programme in Cork:

* * * All Week Long * * *

“Rediscover Public Transport!” Competition
Free Black Ash Park and Ride Bus Service
“Clean Air for All” Awareness Campaign on Air Quality
“Doing Good. Having fun” Photo Competition

* * * Monday 15th September 2008 * * *

Launch of Mobility Week by Lord Mayor, 2pm, City Hall

* * * Tuesday 16th September 2008 * * *

Free Cycling Movie Night, 8pm, Triskel Arts Centre

* * * Wednesday 17th September 2008 * * *

Free Health Screenings, 10am to 6pm, Grand Parade
Free Bike Maintenance Training Course, 7:30 to 9pm, The Foyer, Assumption Road, Blackpool (pre-registration required on corkcommunitybikes@gmail.com)

* * * Thursday 18th September 2008 * * *

Free Health Screenings, 10am to 6pm, Grand Parade
Sustainable Transport Exhibition, 10am to 7pm, Millennium Hall
Showcase of Electric Bicycles & Scooters, 10am to 7pm, Millennium Hall

* * * Friday 19th September 2008 * * *

Sustainable Transport Exhibition, 10am to 7pm, Millennium Hall
Showcase of Electric Bicycles & Scooters, 10am to 7pm, Millennium Hall
Launch of GoCar & Avego by Minister for Transport, 1:30pm, Millennium Hall

* * * Saturday 20th September 2008 * * *

“Rebel Pedal!” Giant Bicycle Parade, Dep.: 11:30am, Alfred Street – Arr.: 1pm, Atlantic Pond (information available on www.rebelpedal.ie)
“Rebel Pedal!” Picnic Party, 1 to 5pm, Atlantic Pond
“The Urban Ballet” Dance Performance, 3pm, Atlantic Pond
Free “Bike Doctors” Workshop, 2 to 5pm, Atlantic Pond
Free “Cycling Stickers” Workshop, 2 to 5pm, Atlantic Pond
Free “Pimp My Bike” Workshop, 2 to 5pm, Atlantic Pond

* * * Sunday 21st September 2008 * * *

Free Bike Training Course for Families, 2 to 5pm, Blackrock Castle Car Park (pre-registration required on info@cycle-sense.com)

* * * Monday 22nd September 2008 * * *

Streets for People (Pedestrian City Centre), 11am to 5pm, City Centre
Free Bike Maintenance Training Course, 7:30 to 9pm, The Foyer, Assumption Road, Blackpool (pre-registration required on corkcommunitybikes@gmail.com)