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5. EcoTransportation
Green city
The Green Deal's goal for environmental and climate affairs.
The City's investment objectives in transportation infrastructure by 2030 aim for green and diverse solutions.
- Transportation in Reykjavik prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists, along with public transportation, thereby reducing suspended particulates, air pollution, and noise
- Traffic safety is the main focus in all decision-making processes. In alignment with the City's vision zero, it is not justifiable to compromise the health of road users for other societal interests, such as reduced delays
- Public transport is frequent, and a dense network of bike and walking paths connects the districts
- The city space is attractive and safe for everyone with low traffic speeds, where the number of parking spaces is moderated and arranged to optimize valuable land use
- The development of CityLine and the implementation of other aspects of the capital area's transportation agreement connects the city's main development areas with its other parts
Action
| Action name | Status | Completion | Updated | Departments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hlemmur area | In progress | 2025 | July 2023 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Walkable city - 15-minute neighborhood | In progress | 2030 | July 2023 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Walkable city - green urban development | In progress | 2030 | July 2023 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| World-class bicycle city | In progress | 2025 | July 2023 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| CityLine and better public transportation | In progress | 2025 | July 2023 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Charging equipment for electric cars at multi-family houses | Completed | 2022 | January 2023 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Planning competition for the construction of housing and a transportation hub at Vatnsmýri |
In progress | 2023 | July 2023 |
Department of Environment & Planning |
Environmental goals
- 1. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions | Green Deal Carbon-neutral city by 2040 and adaptation to climate change.
- 2. Increased carbon sequestration and enhancement of green areas | Green Deal Increased cultivation, utilization, and connection between green spaces.
- 3. The City is adapted to the impacts of climate change | Green Deal Combating climate change and adapting to it.
- 4. Bætt aðgengi að heilnæmum útivistarmöguleikum og matvælum Emphasis on public health objectives and increased urban living.
- 5. Sustainable transportation | Green Deal Investment in transport infrastructure based on green and diverse principles.