barcelona

Barcelona plans to limit docking of cruise ships

June 23, 2022

You’d think thousands of travelers disembarking from cruise ships in Barcelona would be a good thing for the city. However, these tourists coming in from the many yearly cruise liners don’t book accommodation, don’t spend as much as you’d think, and contribute to city congestion. … [Read more...] about Barcelona plans to limit docking of cruise ships

Barcelona’s bus fleet will soon run on biofuel made from sewage sludge

December 13, 2021

In recent years, Barcelona has made headlines with a number of successful urban planning initiatives. One of the most famous ones is the superblock — a car-free zone that prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists by diverting traffic to major roads outside the city center. Greener … [Read more...] about Barcelona’s bus fleet will soon run on biofuel made from sewage sludge

Drivers in Barcelona can exchange their old car for a free transit pass

October 30, 2021

With governments racing to meet their climate targets, many of them have been particularly attentive to the transportation sector, where reducing emissions can have a huge impact. In that vein, there is an increasing number of initiatives looking to move people away from cars and … [Read more...] about Drivers in Barcelona can exchange their old car for a free transit pass

This map app helps pedestrians in Barcelona stay cool on the shadiest routes

June 28, 2021

A new app launched in Barcelona is helping the city’s residents deal with scorching temperatures this summer by finding the shadiest and coolest routes for pedestrians. The pedestrian routing app, called Cool Walks, was first developed at a data visualization contest. Its … [Read more...] about This map app helps pedestrians in Barcelona stay cool on the shadiest routes