Metrominuto facts for kids
Metrominuto is a special kind of map designed to help people walk more. It looks a bit like a subway or train map, but instead of showing train lines, it shows how long it takes to walk between important places in a city. It helps people see that walking can be a quick and easy way to get around.
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What is Metrominuto?
Metrominuto maps show the main spots in a city and the walking time between them. They use simple lines and colors, just like a transit map. The goal is to encourage people to walk instead of using cars or buses for short trips. This helps keep the air cleaner and people healthier.
Where Did Metrominuto Start?
Metrominuto was first created in 2011 in Pontevedra, a city in Spain. The local government there wanted to make their city more friendly for walkers. They realized that many people didn't know how fast they could walk from one place to another. Metrominuto helped show them how quick and easy it was to walk.
How Pontevedra Promoted Walking
Pontevedra used many ways to share Metrominuto:
- They gave out paper maps.
- They put up signs at bus stops and around the city.
- They even made a free mobile app.
- They used fun sayings like "Move with your own energy" to get people excited about walking.
Pontevedra's efforts to make their city great for walking, along with Metrominuto, won several important awards. These include the European INTERMODES Urban Mobility Award in 2013 and the Dubai International Best Practices Award in 2014. These awards recognized how well Pontevedra helped people move around on foot.
Where Else is Metrominuto Used?
Since it started in Pontevedra, Metrominuto has become popular in many other cities across Europe. Each city makes its own version of the map to fit its unique layout.
Some of the cities that use Metrominuto include:
- Toulouse in France
- Florence, Ferrara, Modena, and Cagliari in Italy
- Poznan in Poland
- Belgorod in Russia
- Angel in the United Kingdom
- Many cities in Spain, such as Zaragoza, Seville, Cadiz, Salamanca, Granada, Jerez de la Frontera, A Coruña, and Pamplona.
See also
In Spanish: Metrominuto para niños
