Canary Islands’ Sustainable Urban Mobility Initiatives

Overview

The Canary Islands’ Regional Government has announced new initiatives aligned with the European Green Deal, aiming to promote sustainable urban mobility.

These measures include funding for projects that develop and improve intermodal transportation infrastructure, designed to reduce environmental impact and promote efficient, connected transit options such as public transport, cycling, and pedestrian pathways.

Funding and Projects

• Funded through the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) 2021-2027, these projects focus on:
  • Creating digital high-speed networks
  • Facilitating bike transport
  • Installing electric vehicle charging stations
  • Deploying smart traffic management systems
• Local authorities will be able to access grants for infrastructure enhancements that foster:
  • Multimodality
  • Energy efficiency
  • Stricter climate resilience

Strategic Goals

This move highlights a strategic shift towards cleaner, more accessible urban environments, addressing challenges of climate change and pollution while improving residents' mobility.

It also emphasizes:

• Gender equality
• Public transparency
• Adherence to EU regulations

ensuring that investments are sustainable and beneficial for the wider community.

Broader Impact

With concerted support to island regions, this effort aims to:

• Reshape mobility
• Make it more inclusive, eco-friendly, and resilient

— an essential step toward Spanish and European commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.