Community of Madrid promotes the use of bicycles and public transport in the Region of Madrid

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INSTALLATION OF NEW ‘CYCLE RACKS’ New step in the combined use of bicycle and public transport with the installation of new ‘cycle racks’ in the subway and train stations of Nuevos Ministerios and Chamartín, in the center of Madrid. These sites are part of the Plan REB- Red de estacionamientos para bicicletas (Bike Parking System), which aims to promote the sustainable mobility and which is complemented by two other initiatives: The identification and general inventory of cycle lanes, cycle paths, cycle routes and  the existing public and private bycicle racks Throughout the Community of Madrid, which is called Programa RIB – Red de Infraestructuras para Bicicletas (Bicycle Infrastructure Network Program) and the integration of the different public bicycle loan systems in the Community with the Public Transport Card.

More info:

http://www.madrid.org/cs/Satellite?c=CM_Actualidad_FA&cid=1354644542904&language=es&pagename=ComunidadMadrid%2FEstructura

VENTEX20. Youth Pass: All Madrid at your fingertips.

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THE CHEAPEST TRANSPORT PASS IN SPAIN

The Public transport pass for 20 euros offered by the Community of Madrid to young people, ages 7 to 26, has already reached one million users. In the 15 months, since the entry into force of this tariff, people from Madrid region have saved over 100 million euros in transport.

The Community of Madrid encourages the public transport among the youth, connecting the young people of Madrid with diverse activities of leisure, culture or nature.

The 30 Days Youth Pass has a one-time fee of 20 euros and is valid for travel to all areas of the Madrid region and valid until the user turns 26 years old. Users who already have the Public Transport Card do not need to request a new card. Your profile will be updated to the new conditions automatically, and at no cost, in the first recharge operation of the card.

More info:

http://ventex20.com/