Sustainable urban mobility. How can we achieve it?
Currently, 70% of total emissions come from the numerous vehicles that travel through cities. Even so, it is expected that Europe will have reduced CO2 emissions to 0 by 2050. For this reason, achieving sustainable urban mobility is essential, through measures that change and adapt the current model of urban transportation to environmental needs.
Barcelona, one of the leading cities in urban mobility systems at an international level, is increasingly aware of the importance of decarbonization; a total of 62 lines of action are planned for 2024, along with more than 300 measures that are expected to achieve mobility that is as efficient as it is sustainable. At Núñez i Navarro, we are committed to the achievement of that same goal; therefore, we present to you some tips so that you can move around the city while contributing, at the same time, to the reduction of the environmental impact of vehicles.
- Plan where you will park the car before you take it
Thinking about where you will leave your vehicle before leaving home will not only help you save time, but also be more sustainable. In the urban context, it is very common for the process of looking for parking to be a prolonged and tedious task, and in this sense, having a clear idea of which parking lots are within your reach and even reserving a spot in advance will allow you to reduce the search time.
Minimizing this aspect is undoubtedly a sustainable measure, as parking facilities stand out as one of the optimal solutions when it comes to reducing CO2 emissions from transport vehicles. This was stated by Javier Frías, the commercial manager of parkings at Núñez i Navarro, in the interview we conducted for the blog: "Being clear about where you will park allows you to reduce the time spent looking for parking in the city and, consequently, reduce the CO2 footprint, even if it's minimal."
- Consider the bicycle as a means of transportation
As it does not produce toxic gases, the impact of bicycle use on the environment is negligible, thus making it one of the main alternatives for sustainable transportation. In Spain, there is a plan to extend bike lanes by an additional 1,000 kilometers to encourage their use, over 300 of which are in Barcelona alone, and it's something that we at Núñez i Navarro are prepared for: in our parking lots we offer a wide range of bicycle parking spaces, so you can park yours with total convenience.
- Consider using an electric car
The electric vehicle has various advantages, among which it stands out that it does not emit nitrogen oxides or particles. Therefore, considering its use is undoubtedly a decision in favor of sustainable mobility. At Núñez i Navarro, we have parkings with electric charging service so you can park your electric vehicle without any problem.
- Join the carsharing trend
Approximately 15 million people around the world opt for the carsharing model, a car rental service through which the user rents a vehicle for short periods of time. Carsharing is ideal for those who need to use a vehicle occasionally and, moreover, it not only reduces traffic congestion but also decreases pollution. It is one of the alternative mobility forms that have emerged with the goal of prioritizing sustainability in urban contexts, and it limits emissions to the trips that the user considers truly necessary.
For this reason, for years at NN Parkings we have been offering ecological services and solutions , among which is Mec Electric Carsharing, Francesc Costa, Managing Director of MEC Electric Carsharing, with whom we manage this service, told us in the interview we conducted on the blog: “At MEC we work to generalize the use of electric vehicles, promoting sustainable mobility and generating improvements for society. Sustainability in travel is essential to reduce CO₂ and NOx emissions in the atmosphere. That's why our vehicles are 100% electric, in order to make travel ecological and responsible towards the environment, that's our differentiating value”.
Ultimately, changes in favor of sustainable mobility are essential for an improved quality of life in cities, and we all must be part of this transformation. At Núñez i Navarro, we are fully committed to the environment that surrounds us, as well as to improving the quality of the surroundings of the city of Barcelona, and that is why we are committed to the inclusion of sustainable measures in urban areas.
