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Torre triathlon Sustainability
they are expected to come into use by January 2024. Other sustainable action is also planned including pedestrianising public spaces in both towns.
The Spanish government passed a decree in December 2022 on LEZs, which require towns with more than 50,000 residents to adopt sustainable urban mobility plans ‘before 2023’ or
Nerja’s transportation hub
IN an exciting announcement on Thursday, March 10, the mayor of Nerja, Jose Alberto Armijo, explained that plans to build a new transportation hub have advanced to the next stage.
Armijo announced that Nerja Town Hall has officially requested assistance from the regional government, the Junta de Andalucia, to finance and carry out the construction of a new transport station in the town. The cuttingedge transportation hub will revolutionise transport options in the region and improve sustainability.
The transportation centre is set to be constructed on top of a huge 900 space car park, which will be built near to a planned health centre on Avenida Pescia, allowing residents and visitors more flexibility with their travel plans.
Armijo expressed his excitement about the project’s approval and the benefits it will bring to Nerja, “Our goal has always been to have a bus station that reflects the needs of a modern tourist town. This transportation hub will be placed in a strategic location on the roof of a large parking facility, with easy pedestrian access to the heart of Nerja's tourism district.” deputy mayor of VélezMálaga, Jesús Pérez Atencia expressed his excitement, saying, “We are talking about one of the oldest municipal sports competitions, and this year will be a unique occasion.” by the end of the year. Several towns in Axarquia and the Costa del Sol are working towards developing LEZs.
Athletes interested in participating in the event can complete a registration form online at: www.triatlon torredelmar.es.
The event promises to be a thrilling morning of competition while experiencing the beauty of Torre del Mar.
Low emission zones are an important step towards creating more livable and sustainable cities. By encouraging the use of low emission transport and pedestrianising town centres, local authorities can improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion, making urban areas more pleasant and attractive for residents and visitors alike.
