Sustainable mobility project in the natural zones and beaches of Mallorca

Promotion of public transport to visit places of special interest in Mallorca

What does it consist of?

This project involves encouraging the use of public transport to visit natural spaces and beaches of special interest in Majorca, such as the Tramuntana mountains, Formentor, Muro beach and Son Real, by building new bus stops, refurbishing bus stops, creating parking spaces and installing information panels, among other actions.

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PROJECT TITLE IN THE CALL
Sustainable mobility project in the natural zones and beaches of Mallorca
LOCATION
Mallorca
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Govern de les Illes Balears
Entity that executes the project
Conselleria de Mobilitat i Habitatge
Project code
ITS2016-041
Total project amount
1.243.790 €
ITS granted amount
1.243.790 €
Executed amount
985.504 €
Call year
2016
Budget implementation status
Executed
Purpose
Environment
Budget execution
Executed: 79.23%
Last updated
02.10.2023

The project

The pressure from private vehicle traffic on Mallorca’s most popular natural areas has been one of the greatest conservation challenges for the island. The increase in privately owned and rental cars accessing beaches and places such as Formentor and Es Trenc has led to congestion, emissions and damage to environments of high ecological importance.

This plan has encouraged the use of collective public transport as an alternative to private cars. Public bus stops operated by the local transport operator, TIB, have been built and improved. Park-and-ride car parks have also been built outside protected areas, and regular lines and shuttle services have been improved to connect with key points such as the Tramuntana Mountains and Son Real.

The actions have also included the installation of boards with up-to-date information on access restrictions and available parking, as well as improvements to road signage. This has been supported by information campaigns to raise awareness of sustainable transport alternatives available to residents and visitors.

The initiative has relieved pressure on fragile ecosystems, improved the visitor experience and promoted more orderly mobility. It has also made these destinations more attractive in line with strategies of increasing off-peak tourism, targeting both conservation and accessibility in a single action.