Concello de Pontevedra

This is an award granted by the French association Prospective et Innovation to distinguish global smart mobility initiatives, new city experiences, ecological neighborhoods and low emissions areas that make people’s urban life experiences better.

The city model that was conceived at the start of the century to be later designed and implemented by the local authorities in collaboration with residents, associations, non-government organizations and private companies pursued a common objective: giving public spaces back to pedestrians through the creation of car free districts and the rationalization of transport networks. The Euro-China Smart Mobility City Award recognizes the city’s efforts to allow only essential motorized vehicles to access the center and inner ring, to foster autonomy and self-sufficiency among children, senior citizens and people with mobility difficulties, to advocate for healthier lifestyles and combat sedentary habits, as well as to dramatically reduce noise pollution and greenhouse gas emissions to make people’s lives better.