The La Rinconada Town Hall is advancing its sustainable mobility plan with the expansion of its cycling network to 60 kilometres, a new ordinance for electric scooters, and the purchase of 100% electric urban buses. The municipality has secured €10 million in EU funds for these projects.
La Rinconada is taking a new step in its commitment to sustainable mobility. The Town Hall, recognised by the European Union for its environmental policies, has announced the expansion of its cycling network to 60 kilometres, the approval of an ordinance regulating the use of electric scooters, and the renewal of its fleet of urban minibuses with larger electric vehicles. These actions are part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and promoting public transport as an alternative to private vehicles.
The mayor, Javier Fernández, emphasised that these measures are not the result of one-off subsidies, but of a cross-cutting roadmap. “The more we reconnect with our environment, the greater the quality of life for citizens,” he stated. The municipality already has over 40 kilometres of interconnected cycling paths linked to commuter stations, minibus stops, and intercity bus lines. The aim is to reach 60 kilometres in the coming years.
The new ordinance for electric scooters responds to the exponential growth of this mode of transport in La Rinconada. The recently approved text establishes rules for circulation, parking, and safety to ensure coexistence with pedestrians and other vehicles.
Regarding public transport, the Mobility delegate, José Manuel Romero Campos, has announced that new routes and schedules for the urban minibus are being designed following an active listening process with residents. “We are going to purchase two fully electric vehicles that are ten metres long, larger than the previous ones and therefore with greater capacity,” he explained. The fleet renewal is financed with part of the €10 million in Edil EU funds obtained in October 2025, which will also allow for the construction of walkways around Cerro Macareno and the Torrepavas stream, the installation of 15 smart bike parking spaces, and the creation of a digital platform for real-time transport information.
The commitment to sustainability is not limited to mobility. The Town Hall and Pablo de Olavide University are collaborating on the Urban Observatory of La Rinconada, a tool for diagnosis and decision-making. Last autumn, a Provincial Forum on Urban Agendas was held, and recently the I Sustainable Development LR 30 Day took place at the Los Silos Civic Centre, with the participation of the Spanish Network for Sustainable Development. The observatory also analyses the productive sectors of the municipality within the framework of the 'City to Invest' strategy, with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
Mayor Javier Fernández expressed his satisfaction with the acquisition of EU funds: “Proud when work and dedication bear fruit. We have secured a grant of €10 million to continue modernising and building new infrastructures. It is a collective effort and will mean a significant and new leap in quality.”
La Rinconada thus establishes itself as a benchmark for sustainable mobility in the province of Seville, with a cycling network that connects all population centres and public transport moving towards total electrification. Residents will benefit from cleaner air, less noise, and greater road safety, while the municipality reduces its carbon footprint.
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