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<strong>Auditoria</strong> <strong>europea</strong>:<br />
<strong>Áreas</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong><br />
Agosto 2009
Índice<br />
1. Resultados <strong>de</strong> la inspección <strong>de</strong> áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong>: poco<br />
<strong>de</strong>scanso y m<strong>en</strong>os relax ............................................................................. 2<br />
2. Metodología <strong>de</strong> la inspección <strong>de</strong> áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong>: Cómo<br />
realizamos el estudio ................................................................................. 4<br />
3. Un viaje por todos los países <strong>de</strong>l estudio: No hay un nivel uniforme ........... 5<br />
4. Resultados completos <strong>de</strong>tallados................................................................ 8<br />
5. El caso español, concepto difer<strong>en</strong>te.......................................................... 11<br />
6. Exig<strong>en</strong>cias: Limpieza y seguridad es lo primero ........................................ 13<br />
7. <strong>Áreas</strong> españolas, fichas específicas........................................................... 14<br />
Anexo I - Resto <strong>de</strong> áreas analizadas (<strong>en</strong> inglés)................................................. 22<br />
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1. Resultados <strong>de</strong> la inspección <strong>de</strong> áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong>:<br />
poco <strong>de</strong>scanso y m<strong>en</strong>os relax<br />
¡Poco hay que <strong>en</strong>vidiarles a los inspectores <strong>de</strong> EuroTest! El hedor a orina y heces por todos<br />
lados, un hueco <strong>en</strong> el suelo <strong>en</strong> lugar <strong>de</strong> un lavabo o pintadas obsc<strong>en</strong>as <strong>en</strong> las pare<strong>de</strong>s <strong>de</strong> los<br />
lavabos. Y eso no fue todo lo <strong>en</strong>contraron durante su inspección <strong>de</strong> 101 áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso<br />
<strong>en</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong> <strong>de</strong> 16 países europeos. En un recorrido <strong>de</strong> impresionantes 31.000 kilómetros<br />
por toda Europa, los inspectores viajaron <strong>de</strong>s<strong>de</strong> Italia hasta Noruega y <strong>de</strong>s<strong>de</strong> España hasta<br />
Hungría. Volvieron a casa con los sigui<strong>en</strong>tes resultados: 17 valoraciones muy insatisfactorias<br />
y 22 insatisfactorias, otras 22 aceptables, 29 bu<strong>en</strong>as y sólo once muy bu<strong>en</strong>as.<br />
Bu<strong>en</strong>as<br />
28%<br />
Valoración global <strong>de</strong> las áreas analizadas<br />
Muy bu<strong>en</strong>as<br />
11%<br />
Acept ables<br />
22%<br />
Muy<br />
insat isfact orias<br />
17%<br />
Insat isfact orias<br />
22%<br />
Cuando llegaron al área que ocupó el último lugar, la <strong>de</strong> Castagnolasca, <strong>en</strong> la A 12 (Livorno-<br />
Génova) <strong>en</strong>tre Carrodano y Deiva Marina, <strong>en</strong> Italia, nuestros inspectores no fueron capaces<br />
<strong>de</strong> dar ni tan siquiera la cuarta parte <strong>de</strong>l total <strong>de</strong> puntos posibles, lo que explica el resultado<br />
<strong>de</strong> muy insatisfactorio. Esta pequeña y muy ruidosa área no t<strong>en</strong>ía lavabos ni mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic<br />
que ofrecer, pero sin embargo si que t<strong>en</strong>ía gran<strong>de</strong>s cantida<strong>de</strong>s <strong>de</strong> basura <strong>en</strong> las zonas<br />
ver<strong>de</strong>s. Por lo m<strong>en</strong>os la basura no se ve por las noches, pero eso se <strong>de</strong>be a que el área está<br />
totalm<strong>en</strong>te a oscuras. Esta <strong>de</strong>prim<strong>en</strong>te y ruinosa franja <strong>de</strong> asfalto al lado <strong>de</strong> la autopista es<br />
todo m<strong>en</strong>os un área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso para relajarse.<br />
Una imag<strong>en</strong> totalm<strong>en</strong>te difer<strong>en</strong>te es la que pres<strong>en</strong>ta el área ganadora <strong>de</strong> este año, la <strong>de</strong><br />
Gaishorn, <strong>en</strong> la A 9 (autopista <strong>de</strong> Pyhrn/intersección Graz-Voralp<strong>en</strong>kreuz) <strong>en</strong>tre Treglwang y<br />
Trieb<strong>en</strong>. Estas instalaciones nuevas, bi<strong>en</strong> cuidadas y espaciosas con fantásticas vistas sobre<br />
las montañas, recibieron casi la totalidad <strong>de</strong> los puntos y por ello la valoración <strong>de</strong> muy<br />
bu<strong>en</strong>a: señalización y marcación clara, equipada con mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic limpias, lavabos<br />
limpios, incluy<strong>en</strong>do mesa para cambiar a bebés, calefactor y duchas, teléfonos <strong>de</strong><br />
emerg<strong>en</strong>cia y vigilancia por ví<strong>de</strong>o – y todo ello iluminado a<strong>de</strong>cuadam<strong>en</strong>te por la noche.<br />
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Todas las instalaciones son <strong>de</strong> fácil acceso para personas discapacitadas. El lugar i<strong>de</strong>al para<br />
tomarse un <strong>de</strong>scanso y relajarse.<br />
Y hablando <strong>de</strong> personas discapacitadas, muchas <strong>de</strong> las instalaciones inspeccionadas no<br />
ofrecían plazas <strong>de</strong> parking o lavabos para discapacitados y algunos <strong>de</strong> los lavabos<br />
disponibles no se podían abrir con la llave <strong>europea</strong> para discapacitados. Casi la tercera parte<br />
<strong>de</strong> las instalaciones no disponía <strong>de</strong> lavabos, y <strong>de</strong> aquellas que los t<strong>en</strong>ían, casi dos tercios no<br />
estaban muy limpios. En casi uno <strong>de</strong> cada cuatro casos fue imposible utilizar los lavabos<br />
porque simplem<strong>en</strong>te estaban <strong>de</strong>masiado sucios. También era <strong>de</strong>sagradable ver que no había<br />
jabón, toallas <strong>de</strong> papel o secadores. Pero lo que es incluso peor es que <strong>en</strong> casi una <strong>de</strong> cada<br />
ocho instalaciones no había papel higiénico.<br />
Cuando se trata <strong>de</strong> seguridad subjetiva, muchas áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso o lavabos estaban mal<br />
iluminados por la noche o no t<strong>en</strong>ían ninguna iluminación, tampoco teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
ni vigilancia por vi<strong>de</strong>o. Mi<strong>en</strong>tras que <strong>en</strong> España los inspectores buscaron <strong>en</strong> vano cualquier<br />
iluminación, también tuvieron que buscar el camino a oscuras <strong>en</strong> Alemania. Demasiada<br />
oscuridad pue<strong>de</strong> t<strong>en</strong>er consecu<strong>en</strong>cias bastante <strong>de</strong>sagradables. Muchas áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso se<br />
han convertido <strong>en</strong> puntos <strong>de</strong> <strong>en</strong>cu<strong>en</strong>tro para prácticas sexuales, como se <strong>de</strong>scubrió <strong>en</strong><br />
Austria, Holanda y Suiza.<br />
Respecto al equipami<strong>en</strong>to y el estado <strong>de</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso: Casi la mitad <strong>de</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong><br />
<strong>de</strong>scanso inspeccionadas no ofrec<strong>en</strong> casi ninguna posibilidad <strong>de</strong> relajarse <strong>de</strong>bido a su<br />
proximidad a la autopista y la falta <strong>de</strong> protección contra ruidos. Otras faltas incluy<strong>en</strong> huecos<br />
<strong>en</strong> la superficie <strong>de</strong> la vía, aparcami<strong>en</strong>tos sin ningún tipo <strong>de</strong> marcación <strong>en</strong> la calzada, basura<br />
<strong>en</strong> el césped y las áreas ver<strong>de</strong>s, y mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic <strong>de</strong>sv<strong>en</strong>cijadas o inexist<strong>en</strong>tes.<br />
Conclusión: Casi ningún país ha sido capaz <strong>de</strong> pres<strong>en</strong>tar instalaciones bu<strong>en</strong>as. Demasiadas<br />
áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong> no son ni siquiera a<strong>de</strong>cuadas para un breve <strong>de</strong>scanso, y ni<br />
m<strong>en</strong>cionar la relajación. La mayoría <strong>de</strong> instalaciones bu<strong>en</strong>as que <strong>en</strong>contraron nuestros<br />
inspectores están ubicadas <strong>en</strong> Austria y Croacia.<br />
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2. Metodología <strong>de</strong> la inspección <strong>de</strong> áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong>:<br />
Cómo realizamos el estudio<br />
Durante los últimos diez años, el ADAC ha estando examinando <strong>de</strong>t<strong>en</strong>idam<strong>en</strong>te las áreas <strong>de</strong><br />
servicio y gasolineras <strong>en</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong> <strong>de</strong> toda Europa. Este año ha sido el primero <strong>en</strong> el que se<br />
han inspeccionado las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> las <strong>autopistas</strong> <strong>europea</strong>s, <strong>de</strong>ntro <strong>de</strong>l marco <strong>de</strong>l<br />
programa EuroTest, que reúne a 19 automóvil clubs <strong>en</strong> 18 países europeos. Esta ha sido la<br />
respuesta <strong>de</strong> los clubes al creci<strong>en</strong>te número <strong>de</strong> quejas recibidas <strong>de</strong> los socios sobre las a<br />
veces atroces condiciones <strong>en</strong> las que se <strong>en</strong>cu<strong>en</strong>tran las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong>.<br />
Así, los expertos <strong>de</strong>l ADAC se pusieron <strong>en</strong> marcha una vez más para realizar un largo viaje e<br />
inspeccionar 101 áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso a lo largo <strong>de</strong> las principales rutas <strong>de</strong> viaje <strong>europea</strong>s: 20<br />
<strong>en</strong> Alemania, doce <strong>en</strong> Italia, diez <strong>en</strong> Francia y Austria, ocho <strong>en</strong> España, seis <strong>en</strong> Holanda y<br />
Suiza, cinco <strong>en</strong> Bélgica, cuatro <strong>en</strong> Dinamarca, Croacia, Noruega y Suecia, tres <strong>en</strong> Hungría,<br />
dos <strong>en</strong> Eslov<strong>en</strong>ia y la República Checa y una <strong>en</strong> Eslovaquia. Casi todas las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso<br />
estaban indicadas <strong>en</strong> la autopista con la señal habitual <strong>de</strong> aparcami<strong>en</strong>to y lavabos; también<br />
disponían <strong>de</strong> un kiosco pero no <strong>de</strong> un restaurante que ofrezca servicios <strong>de</strong> catering<br />
completos.<br />
Las inspecciones fueron realizadas por experim<strong>en</strong>tados expertos <strong>de</strong>l instituto <strong>de</strong> estudios<br />
"Knapp Quality Solutions" que está especializado <strong>en</strong> la introducción e implem<strong>en</strong>tación<br />
persist<strong>en</strong>te <strong>de</strong> sistemas <strong>de</strong> asegurami<strong>en</strong>to <strong>de</strong> calidad <strong>en</strong> hoteles, restaurantes y empresas.<br />
Los inspectores recorrieron las <strong>autopistas</strong> <strong>de</strong>s<strong>de</strong> el 16 <strong>de</strong> abril hasta el 10 <strong>de</strong> mayo <strong>de</strong> 2009.<br />
Cada una <strong>de</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso fue inspeccionada <strong>en</strong> difer<strong>en</strong>tes fechas, una vez <strong>de</strong> día y<br />
otra por la noche.<br />
La inspección estuvo basada <strong>en</strong> una amplia lista <strong>de</strong> comprobación que se divi<strong>de</strong> <strong>en</strong> cuatro<br />
categorías: tráfico y aparcami<strong>en</strong>to (pon<strong>de</strong>ración: 25 por ci<strong>en</strong>to), instalaciones exteriores (25<br />
por ci<strong>en</strong>to), instalaciones sanitarias (30 por ci<strong>en</strong>to) y seguridad personal (20 por ci<strong>en</strong>to).<br />
Cada una <strong>de</strong> estas categorías conti<strong>en</strong>e varios subapartados. En total se comprobaron 70<br />
aspectos. Cada inspección fue docum<strong>en</strong>tada a<strong>de</strong>más mediante fotografías.<br />
En ambas inspecciones se asignaron puntos <strong>de</strong> forma in<strong>de</strong>p<strong>en</strong>di<strong>en</strong>te para cada uno <strong>de</strong> los<br />
criterios <strong>de</strong>l estudio y se sumaron para obt<strong>en</strong>er un resultado único. La puntuación resultante<br />
fue convertida a continuación <strong>en</strong> una <strong>de</strong> cinco valoraciones: Muy bi<strong>en</strong>, Bi<strong>en</strong> o Aceptable <strong>en</strong> el<br />
lado positivo, e Insatisfactorio o Muy insatisfactorio <strong>en</strong> el lado negativo.<br />
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3. Un viaje por todos los países <strong>de</strong>l estudio: No hay un nivel uniforme<br />
Al volver <strong>de</strong> un viaje, g<strong>en</strong>eralm<strong>en</strong>te se ti<strong>en</strong><strong>en</strong> muchas cosas que contar. Este también fue el<br />
caso <strong>de</strong> los expertos <strong>de</strong>l ADAC tras su viaje por toda Europa. No sólo disfrutaron <strong>de</strong> un<br />
agradable <strong>de</strong>scanso y relajación <strong>en</strong> unos parajes preciosos, sino que también se <strong>en</strong>contraron<br />
con <strong>de</strong>siertos <strong>de</strong> asfalto, sucios y <strong>de</strong>scuidados sin ningún tipo <strong>de</strong> instalaciones. Los ejemplos<br />
negativos se <strong>en</strong>contraron principalm<strong>en</strong>te <strong>en</strong> la República Checa, España y Eslovaquia, don<strong>de</strong><br />
no <strong>en</strong>contraban lavabos o si los <strong>en</strong>contraban, estaban seriam<strong>en</strong>te <strong>de</strong>teriorados y sucios.<br />
Teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia y vigilancia por ví<strong>de</strong>o no exist<strong>en</strong>. Las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong><br />
autopista <strong>de</strong> la República Checa estaban totalm<strong>en</strong>te a oscuras por la noche. Las áreas <strong>de</strong><br />
<strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> España con frecu<strong>en</strong>cia no son más que aparcami<strong>en</strong>tos abandonados. Sólo se<br />
<strong>en</strong>contraron lavabos <strong>en</strong> Zabaldika y <strong>en</strong> las raras ocasiones <strong>en</strong> las que se <strong>en</strong>contraron mesas<br />
<strong>de</strong> picnic eran pocas y estaban muy separadas. Los bancos disponibles muchas veces<br />
estaban colocados muy cerca <strong>de</strong> la carretera. Las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> Eslov<strong>en</strong>ia, Holanda y<br />
Bélgica sólo son un poco mejores. Los lavabos fueron el c<strong>en</strong>tro <strong>de</strong> las críticas <strong>en</strong> Eslov<strong>en</strong>ia,<br />
don<strong>de</strong> la falta <strong>de</strong> higi<strong>en</strong>e era notable y el mant<strong>en</strong>imi<strong>en</strong>to <strong>de</strong> los lavabos muy <strong>de</strong>fici<strong>en</strong>te. Para<br />
colmo <strong>de</strong> males, los usuarios no ti<strong>en</strong><strong>en</strong> ninguna posibilidad <strong>de</strong> lavarse las manos. Lo que se<br />
<strong>en</strong>contraron <strong>en</strong> Holanda y Bélgica fue bastante similar. Los inspectores se alegraron <strong>de</strong><br />
<strong>en</strong>contrar zonas ver<strong>de</strong>s bi<strong>en</strong> mant<strong>en</strong>idas y cuidadas, pero la <strong>de</strong>cepción llegaba a más tardar<br />
cuando no <strong>en</strong>contraban lavabos, motivo por el cual estos dos países recibieron valoraciones<br />
bajas.<br />
Italia, Alemania, Noruega y Dinamarca son países que pres<strong>en</strong>taron una imag<strong>en</strong> variada. Italia<br />
es nuevam<strong>en</strong>te el país que pres<strong>en</strong>ta las instalaciones que ocupan el último lugar:<br />
Castagnolasca <strong>en</strong> Deiva Marina, <strong>en</strong>tre Livorno y Génova. Por otro lado, Val di Sona cerca <strong>de</strong><br />
Peschiera, al sur <strong>de</strong>l Lago Garda es una instalación italiana que obtuvo la valoración <strong>de</strong> Muy<br />
bi<strong>en</strong>. Aunque los inspectores <strong>en</strong>contraron instalaciones muy bi<strong>en</strong> cuidadas, con mesas <strong>de</strong><br />
picnic y zonas <strong>de</strong> juego para niños ubicadas <strong>en</strong> maravillosos parajes, también se<br />
<strong>en</strong>contraron áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso que se <strong>de</strong>berían evitar.<br />
Con 20 instalaciones, Alemania es el país <strong>en</strong> el que se inspeccionaron el mayor número <strong>de</strong><br />
áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> este estudio - y sorpr<strong>en</strong><strong>de</strong>ntem<strong>en</strong>te los resultados colocan a este país<br />
<strong>en</strong> el medio campo bajo <strong>de</strong> la lista. Las instalaciones exteriores g<strong>en</strong>eralm<strong>en</strong>te estaban bi<strong>en</strong><br />
cuidadas y dispon<strong>en</strong> <strong>de</strong> sufici<strong>en</strong>tes mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic. Sin embargo, cada segundo lavabo<br />
estaba sucio. Y <strong>en</strong> el mismo número <strong>de</strong> casos, los lavabos para discapacitados no hacían<br />
honor a su nombre, porque no cumplían con las necesida<strong>de</strong>s <strong>de</strong> personas discapacitadas.<br />
También había fallos consi<strong>de</strong>rables respecto a la seguridad subjetiva: Sólo el área <strong>de</strong> Dätg<strong>en</strong><br />
estaba bi<strong>en</strong> iluminada <strong>de</strong> noche, Binshof y Sperbes rozan el aceptable, pero a partir <strong>de</strong> ahí se<br />
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apagan literalm<strong>en</strong>te todas las luces. Esto significa que los pocos teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
disponibles son imposibles <strong>de</strong> <strong>en</strong>contrar <strong>en</strong> la oscuridad.<br />
Noruega obtuvo puntuaciones máximas para sus áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> lo relacionado con<br />
instalaciones para discapacitados y sanitarias. Sin embargo, la limpieza no era igualm<strong>en</strong>te<br />
bu<strong>en</strong>a. A excepción <strong>de</strong> Lillehammer, todas las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso estaban más o m<strong>en</strong>os mal<br />
iluminadas. Dejando <strong>de</strong> lado las valoraciones, nuestros inspectores estuvieron totalm<strong>en</strong>te<br />
<strong>en</strong>cantados: “En lo que se refiere a la ubicación, Noruega ti<strong>en</strong>e las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso más<br />
bellas <strong>de</strong>l estudio", com<strong>en</strong>taron. “¿Dón<strong>de</strong> más es posible hacer un picnic a principios <strong>de</strong><br />
mayo con vistas sobre un lago medio congelado pero con una temperatura ambi<strong>en</strong>te <strong>de</strong> 24<br />
grados?" También es posible hacer un picnic <strong>en</strong> Dinamarca, y aunque las vistas no sean tan<br />
espectaculares, hay sufici<strong>en</strong>tes mesas ubicadas <strong>en</strong> áreas bi<strong>en</strong> cuidadas, ver<strong>de</strong>s y limpias. Los<br />
lavabos, sin embargo, no siempre estaban limpios y, al igual que <strong>en</strong> Alemania, las unida<strong>de</strong>s<br />
<strong>de</strong> mant<strong>en</strong>imi<strong>en</strong>to <strong>de</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong> ti<strong>en</strong><strong>en</strong> que luchar contra las pintadas y el vandalismo. Pero<br />
las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> Dinamarca tampoco ofrec<strong>en</strong> teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia ni vigilancia<br />
por vi<strong>de</strong>o.<br />
Pasemos ahora a los países que nuestros inspectores consi<strong>de</strong>raron que ofrec<strong>en</strong> un <strong>de</strong>scanso<br />
bu<strong>en</strong>o o muy bu<strong>en</strong>o: Francia, Austria, Suiza, Suecia, Hungría y finalm<strong>en</strong>te el pequeño país <strong>de</strong><br />
Croacia como el mejor <strong>en</strong> su categoría. La v<strong>en</strong>taja <strong>de</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> las <strong>autopistas</strong><br />
francesas es la amplitud <strong>de</strong> las instalaciones exteriores que incluy<strong>en</strong> muchas áreas ver<strong>de</strong>s así<br />
como equipami<strong>en</strong>to para hacer ejercicio y jugar. Una característica notable (por su rareza) es<br />
que las instalaciones dispon<strong>en</strong> <strong>de</strong> teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia. Lam<strong>en</strong>tablem<strong>en</strong>te, los lavabos<br />
no siempre estuvieron limpios, por lo que algunas <strong>de</strong> las áreas inspeccionadas recibieron<br />
una puntuación más baja. Austria nos pres<strong>en</strong>ta este año a la ganadora <strong>de</strong>l estudio, Gaishorn,<br />
y al área que obtuvo el segundo lugar, Lanschütz. Se trata <strong>de</strong> instalaciones mo<strong>de</strong>lo, una<br />
<strong>de</strong>signación que se <strong>de</strong>be <strong>en</strong>t<strong>en</strong><strong>de</strong>r literalm<strong>en</strong>te: Asfinag, el operador <strong>de</strong> la red <strong>autopistas</strong> y<br />
carreteras nacionales austriacas, ti<strong>en</strong>e previsto restaurar unas 300 instalaciones antiguas<br />
antes <strong>de</strong>l año 2015. Los b<strong>en</strong>eficios <strong>de</strong> una medida como esta quedaron más que claros a<br />
través <strong>de</strong> las valoraciones. Las cinco áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso que ya han sido r<strong>en</strong>ovadas<br />
obtuvieron la valoración <strong>de</strong> muy bu<strong>en</strong>as <strong>en</strong> este estudio. Las otras cinco áreas<br />
inspeccionadas, las “antiguas”, no fueron capaces <strong>de</strong> llegar a tanto.<br />
La imag<strong>en</strong> <strong>en</strong>contrada <strong>en</strong> Suiza fue muy positiva. Las áreas suizas sólo necesitan mejorar las<br />
instalaciones para discapacitados. Todo lo contrario <strong>de</strong> lo que ocurre <strong>en</strong> Suecia, don<strong>de</strong> las<br />
áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong> dispon<strong>en</strong> <strong>de</strong> las mejores instalaciones para discapacitados<br />
<strong>de</strong> todos los países inspeccionados. Pero eso no es todo, las áreas <strong>de</strong> Suecia también<br />
dispon<strong>en</strong> <strong>de</strong> las mejores instalaciones sanitarias. Incluso ofrec<strong>en</strong> instalaciones para la<br />
eliminación <strong>de</strong> residuos y el suministro <strong>de</strong> agua para caravanas – algo poco común. Los<br />
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expertos prácticam<strong>en</strong>te no <strong>en</strong>contraron motivo <strong>de</strong> queja <strong>en</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>de</strong><br />
Hungría. Las instalaciones que ofrec<strong>en</strong> son impresionantes <strong>en</strong> casi todos los aspectos y sólo<br />
fueron superadas por las bu<strong>en</strong>as instalaciones <strong>en</strong>contradas <strong>en</strong> Croacia. Este pequeño país a<br />
orillas <strong>de</strong>l Mar Adriático merece una felicitación por el alto nivel <strong>en</strong>contrado <strong>en</strong> las<br />
instalaciones inspeccionadas. Esto indica que se están implem<strong>en</strong>tando medidas a<strong>de</strong>cuadas<br />
<strong>en</strong> las infraestructuras <strong>en</strong> respuesta al creci<strong>en</strong>te turismo <strong>en</strong> ese país.<br />
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4. Resultados completos <strong>de</strong>tallados<br />
Austria<br />
Bélgica<br />
Suiza<br />
República Checa<br />
Alemania<br />
Autopista<br />
Tráfico / párquing (25%)<br />
Equipami<strong>en</strong>tos<br />
exteriores (25%)<br />
Equipami<strong>en</strong>tos<br />
sanitarios (30%)<br />
Seguridad (20%)<br />
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Resultado total<br />
++ Muy bu<strong>en</strong>as<br />
+ Bu<strong>en</strong>as<br />
o Aceptables<br />
- Insatisfactorias<br />
- - Muy insatisfactorias
Alemania<br />
Dinamarca<br />
España<br />
Francia<br />
Hungria<br />
Autopista<br />
Tráfico / párquing (25%)<br />
Equipami<strong>en</strong>tos<br />
exteriores (25%)<br />
Equipami<strong>en</strong>tos<br />
sanitarios (30%)<br />
Seguridad (20%)<br />
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Resultado total<br />
++ Muy bu<strong>en</strong>as<br />
+ Bu<strong>en</strong>as<br />
o Aceptables<br />
- Insatisfactorias<br />
- - Muy insatisfactorias
Croacia<br />
Italia<br />
Noruega<br />
Paises Bajos<br />
Suecia<br />
Eslovaquia<br />
Autopista<br />
Tráfico / párquing (25%)<br />
Equipami<strong>en</strong>tos<br />
exteriores (25%)<br />
Equipami<strong>en</strong>tos<br />
sanitarios (30%)<br />
Eslov<strong>en</strong>ia ++ Muy bu<strong>en</strong>as<br />
+ Bu<strong>en</strong>as<br />
o Aceptables<br />
- Insatisfactorias<br />
- - Muy insatisfactorias<br />
Seguridad (20%)<br />
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Resultado total
5. El caso español, concepto difer<strong>en</strong>te<br />
La cultura e historia española ha llevado a sus ciudadanos a t<strong>en</strong>er un mo<strong>de</strong>lo <strong>de</strong> realizar sus<br />
vacaciones <strong>de</strong> forma muy difer<strong>en</strong>te a los ciudadanos <strong>de</strong> otros países. Salir <strong>de</strong> la ciudad <strong>de</strong><br />
resi<strong>de</strong>ncia para <strong>de</strong>splazarse a la costa, a un mismo lugar don<strong>de</strong> hay tradición <strong>de</strong> ir o don<strong>de</strong><br />
se ti<strong>en</strong>e segunda resi<strong>de</strong>ncia, o volver a allí don<strong>de</strong> se nació o se ti<strong>en</strong>e familia hace que no sea<br />
tan habitual el coger el coche para hacer turismo por otros países realizando largas rutas sin<br />
ninguna prisa, como sí es habitual <strong>en</strong>tre alemanes, holan<strong>de</strong>ses o austriacos.<br />
Desplazarse es más una necesidad que un placer; el objetivo es llegar al lugar <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>stino y,<br />
si las épicas congestiones veraniegas lo permit<strong>en</strong>, el paso por la autopista se realiza con la<br />
máxima celeridad para po<strong>de</strong>r calzarse el bañador cuanto antes.<br />
Tampoco <strong>en</strong> los <strong>de</strong>splazami<strong>en</strong>tos fuera <strong>de</strong> periodos vacacionales hay una cultura arraigada<br />
<strong>de</strong> realizar largos viajes <strong>en</strong> que pararse para <strong>de</strong>scansar y relajarse sea una necesidad. Las<br />
paradas acostumbran a relacionarse con el repostar combustible o adquirir algún refrigerio o<br />
t<strong>en</strong>tempié para po<strong>de</strong>r seguir la marcha.<br />
Aún así hay que <strong>de</strong>stacar que España saca los peores resultados <strong>de</strong>l pres<strong>en</strong>te estudio.<br />
Excepto una <strong>de</strong> las áreas auditadas, la <strong>de</strong> una carretera que no pert<strong>en</strong>ece a la red principal<br />
<strong>de</strong> carreteras, las <strong>de</strong>más que dan servicio a <strong>autopistas</strong> <strong>de</strong> ejes importante con importante<br />
volum<strong>en</strong> <strong>de</strong> vehículos sacan una valoración <strong>de</strong> muy mala . En todas hay susp<strong>en</strong>so absoluto<br />
<strong>en</strong> equipami<strong>en</strong>tos sanitarios, ninguna ti<strong>en</strong>e servicio, y <strong>en</strong> seguridad, ni cámaras ni luz para<br />
distinguir personas. A<strong>de</strong>más <strong>en</strong> muchas no hay ni sillas o mesas para s<strong>en</strong>tarse a comer, hay<br />
suciedad por el suelo o no dispone <strong>de</strong> espacio para <strong>en</strong>tret<strong>en</strong>er mascotas o niños. En el<br />
diseño y urbanismo es <strong>en</strong> don<strong>de</strong> se salva un poco la situación, y sólo las que dan servicio a<br />
la autopista <strong>de</strong> pago AP-7 susp<strong>en</strong><strong>de</strong>n.<br />
A su vez, y corroborando el susp<strong>en</strong>so grave <strong>en</strong> seguridad, solo hace falta darse una vuelta<br />
por Internet para ver la mala pr<strong>en</strong>sa que ti<strong>en</strong><strong>en</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso. Des<strong>de</strong> ofertas <strong>de</strong><br />
<strong>en</strong>cu<strong>en</strong>tros sexuales, robos o ataques a viajantes o recom<strong>en</strong>daciones <strong>en</strong> numerosos foros <strong>de</strong><br />
usuarios <strong>de</strong> autocaravanas (quizá el perfil más cercano al turista relajado que surca las<br />
<strong>autopistas</strong> sin prisa) <strong>de</strong> no parar o pernoctar <strong>en</strong> áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso por el riesgo <strong>de</strong> sufrir un<br />
ataque (con víctimas testigos). La concepción <strong>de</strong> inseguridad que hay <strong>en</strong> dichos espacios aún<br />
fr<strong>en</strong>a más su uso y motiva a realizar las paradas requeridas <strong>en</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> servicio<br />
Así pues, las paradas <strong>en</strong> los viajes que realizan los españoles se han conc<strong>en</strong>trado<br />
mayoritariam<strong>en</strong>te <strong>en</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> servicio. Allí es don<strong>de</strong> el viajero o su familia pue<strong>de</strong> todo lo<br />
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que pueda requerir, <strong>de</strong>s<strong>de</strong> combustible para el vehículo hasta baños y servicio <strong>de</strong><br />
restauración don<strong>de</strong> proveerse.<br />
Este hecho lleva a dilema sobre el que reflexionar: los usuarios <strong>de</strong> las <strong>autopistas</strong> no realizan<br />
sus paradas porque éstas no dispon<strong>en</strong> <strong>de</strong> ningún servicio (como <strong>de</strong>nuncia el pres<strong>en</strong>te<br />
estudio), o es que las áreas no dispon<strong>en</strong> <strong>de</strong> ningún servicio porque los usuarios no crean la<br />
<strong>de</strong>manda que justifique crear una oferta a<strong>de</strong>cuada?<br />
Una infraestructura que se realiza y que ti<strong>en</strong>e un coste, <strong>de</strong>be p<strong>en</strong>sarse para motivar su uso<br />
o, como a mínimo, para no <strong>de</strong>sinc<strong>en</strong>tivarlo. Aunque no se crea necesario importar el mo<strong>de</strong>lo<br />
<strong>de</strong> áreas c<strong>en</strong>troeuropeo pues a día <strong>de</strong> hoy la sociedad española no lo requiere -podría<br />
p<strong>en</strong>sarse como una oferta turística más dada la importancia <strong>de</strong> éste sector económico-, sí<br />
que <strong>de</strong>b<strong>en</strong> <strong>de</strong>jar <strong>de</strong> ser un simple aparta<strong>de</strong>ro don<strong>de</strong> realizar paradas <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
(mecánicas o <strong>de</strong> salud) o don<strong>de</strong> no pueda ni cubrirse la necesidad <strong>de</strong> ir al lavabo sin t<strong>en</strong>er<br />
que acce<strong>de</strong>r a una área <strong>de</strong> servicio don<strong>de</strong> los servicios pue<strong>de</strong>n t<strong>en</strong>er m<strong>en</strong>or accesibilidad.<br />
Debería garantizarse a aquel usuario que no quiera parar a <strong>de</strong>scansar <strong>en</strong> una equipami<strong>en</strong>to<br />
comercial como es un área <strong>de</strong> servicio la posibilidad <strong>de</strong> disponer <strong>de</strong> un espacio <strong>en</strong> el que<br />
s<strong>en</strong>tarse, <strong>de</strong>scansar un poco alejado <strong>de</strong>l tráfico o comer lo que lleve preparado <strong>de</strong> antemano<br />
<strong>en</strong> un <strong>en</strong>torno agradable y <strong>en</strong> el que t<strong>en</strong>ga unos servicios básicos sin la s<strong>en</strong>sación <strong>de</strong> estar<br />
obligado a realizar un gasto.<br />
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6. Exig<strong>en</strong>cias: Limpieza y seguridad es lo primero<br />
� Las áreas <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso se <strong>de</strong>b<strong>en</strong> equipar <strong>de</strong> forma g<strong>en</strong>eral con lavabos.<br />
� Se <strong>de</strong>be asegurar el mant<strong>en</strong>imi<strong>en</strong>to y la limpieza <strong>de</strong> todas las instalaciones.<br />
� En períodos <strong>de</strong> vacaciones, todas las instalaciones sanitarias <strong>de</strong>b<strong>en</strong> limpiarse<br />
con mayor frecu<strong>en</strong>cia, así como reponer regularm<strong>en</strong>te el papel higiénico,<br />
jabón y toallas <strong>de</strong> papel, y mant<strong>en</strong>er <strong>en</strong> funcionami<strong>en</strong>to los secadores <strong>de</strong><br />
manos.<br />
� Todas las instalaciones para personas discapacitadas, especialm<strong>en</strong>te para<br />
usuarios <strong>de</strong> sillas <strong>de</strong> ruedas <strong>de</strong>b<strong>en</strong> ser accesibles; los lavabos para<br />
discapacitados <strong>de</strong>b<strong>en</strong> incorporar el sistema <strong>de</strong> cierre con la euro-llave.<br />
� Marcar plazas <strong>de</strong> parking.<br />
� Poner a disposición un número sufici<strong>en</strong>te <strong>de</strong> cont<strong>en</strong>edores <strong>de</strong> basura.<br />
� Instalar mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic y juegos para niños, y mant<strong>en</strong>er estás áreas<br />
<strong>de</strong>bidam<strong>en</strong>te separadas <strong>de</strong> la carretera.<br />
� Asegurar sufici<strong>en</strong>te iluminación por la noche.<br />
� Instalar teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia fáciles <strong>de</strong> usar que sean claram<strong>en</strong>te visibles<br />
y estén iluminados <strong>de</strong> noche.<br />
� Mejorar la seguridad a través <strong>de</strong> controles regulares por parte <strong>de</strong> unida<strong>de</strong>s <strong>de</strong><br />
mant<strong>en</strong>imi<strong>en</strong>to <strong>de</strong> <strong>autopistas</strong> y la policía.<br />
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7. <strong>Áreas</strong> españolas, fichas específicas<br />
Zabaldika (Oeste) Valoración: Insatisfactorio<br />
Ubicación: N-135 Agorreta - Pamplona<br />
Puntos fuertes y débiles<br />
justo antes <strong>de</strong> la salida a Zabaldika<br />
Instalaciones exteriores sil<strong>en</strong>ciosas con mesas para picnic<br />
No ti<strong>en</strong>e iluminación<br />
No hay plazas <strong>de</strong> aparcami<strong>en</strong>to ni lavabos para discapacitados<br />
No hay aceras a lo largo <strong>de</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> aparcami<strong>en</strong>to<br />
Los lavabos no ti<strong>en</strong><strong>en</strong> iluminación interior, ni jabón, ni toallas <strong>de</strong> papel ni secadores para<br />
las manos.<br />
No hay vigilancia por vi<strong>de</strong>o ni teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
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Tu<strong>de</strong>la (Sur)/ Km 213 Valoración: Muy insatisfactorio<br />
Ubicación: AP 68 Logroño - Zaragoza<br />
Puntos fuertes y débiles<br />
Nota:<br />
<strong>en</strong>tre la intersección <strong>de</strong> la AP 15/AP 68 y Tu<strong>de</strong>la<br />
Estructura <strong>de</strong> escalada para niños<br />
No ti<strong>en</strong>e iluminación <strong>en</strong> ningún sitio, extremadam<strong>en</strong>te ruidosa<br />
No hay plazas <strong>de</strong> aparcami<strong>en</strong>to para discapacitados<br />
No hay mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic, sólo bancos<br />
No hay lavabos<br />
No hay vigilancia por vi<strong>de</strong>o ni teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
◊ El nombre <strong>de</strong>l área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>de</strong> la autopista no está indicado <strong>en</strong> ninguna señal.<br />
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Torres <strong>de</strong> Segre (Sur)/ Km 135 Valoración: Muy insatisfactorio<br />
Ubicación: AP 2 Zaragoza – Barcelona<br />
<strong>en</strong>tre Fraga y Lleida<br />
Puntos fuertes y débiles<br />
Nota:<br />
Mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic bajo los árboles sobre plataformas <strong>de</strong> ma<strong>de</strong>ra estables<br />
No ti<strong>en</strong>e iluminación<br />
No hay plazas <strong>de</strong> aparcami<strong>en</strong>to para discapacitados<br />
No hay aceras a lo largo <strong>de</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> aparcami<strong>en</strong>to<br />
No hay lavabos<br />
No hay vigilancia por vi<strong>de</strong>o ni teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
◊ El nombre <strong>de</strong>l área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>de</strong> la autopista no está indicado <strong>en</strong> ninguna señal.<br />
◊ Esta área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> autopista t<strong>en</strong>ía <strong>en</strong>ormes carteles haci<strong>en</strong>do refer<strong>en</strong>cia a la<br />
sigui<strong>en</strong>te área <strong>de</strong> servicio <strong>en</strong> la autopista, llamada “Lleida”, que ofrece servicios<br />
completos.<br />
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La Salve Regina (Oeste)/ Km 46 Valoración: Muy insatisfactorio<br />
Ubicación: AP 15 Pamplona – intersección con la autopista AP 68<br />
Puntos fuertes y débiles<br />
Nota:<br />
<strong>en</strong>tre Tafalla y Marcilla<br />
Aceras a lo largo <strong>de</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> aparcami<strong>en</strong>to<br />
No ti<strong>en</strong>e iluminación<br />
Basura <strong>en</strong> algunas áreas<br />
No hay mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic<br />
No hay lavabos<br />
No hay vigilancia por vi<strong>de</strong>o ni teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
◊ El nombre <strong>de</strong>l área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>de</strong> la autopista no está indicado <strong>en</strong> ninguna señal.<br />
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Sant Celoni (Este)/ Km 100 Valoración: Muy insatisfactorio<br />
Ubicación: AP 7 Barcelona – Girona<br />
Puntos fuertes y débiles<br />
Nota:<br />
No ti<strong>en</strong>e iluminación<br />
<strong>en</strong>tre Sant Celoni y Hostalric<br />
Varios huecos <strong>en</strong> la superficie <strong>de</strong> la calzada<br />
No hay aceras a lo largo <strong>de</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> aparcami<strong>en</strong>to<br />
Las mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic y los bancos están muy cerca <strong>de</strong> la carretera<br />
No hay lavabos<br />
No hay vigilancia por vi<strong>de</strong>o ni teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
◊ El nombre <strong>de</strong>l área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>de</strong> la autopista no está indicado <strong>en</strong> ninguna señal.<br />
◊ Esta área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> autopista t<strong>en</strong>ía <strong>en</strong>ormes carteles haci<strong>en</strong>do refer<strong>en</strong>cia a la<br />
sigui<strong>en</strong>te área <strong>de</strong> servicio <strong>en</strong> la autopista, llamada “La Selva”, que ofrece servicios<br />
completos.<br />
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Pont <strong>de</strong>l Diable (Norte)/ Km 246 Valoración: Muy insatisfactorio<br />
Ubicación: AP 7 Barcelona – Tarragona<br />
Puntos fuertes y débiles<br />
Nota:<br />
<strong>en</strong> la carretera <strong>de</strong> la salida Tarragona-C<strong>en</strong>tro<br />
La carretera <strong>de</strong> acceso al área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso es <strong>de</strong>masiado corta<br />
No ti<strong>en</strong>e iluminación; muy ruidosa<br />
No hay mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic, sólo bancos<br />
El área ver<strong>de</strong> está <strong>de</strong>sat<strong>en</strong>dida, ti<strong>en</strong>e basura<br />
No hay lavabos<br />
No hay vigilancia por vi<strong>de</strong>o ni teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
♦ Esta área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> autopista t<strong>en</strong>ía <strong>en</strong>ormes carteles haci<strong>en</strong>do refer<strong>en</strong>cia a la<br />
sigui<strong>en</strong>te área <strong>de</strong> servicio <strong>en</strong> la autopista, llamada “L’Hospitalet”, que ofrece servicios<br />
completos.<br />
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Campmany (Este)/ Km 12 Valoración: Muy insatisfactorio<br />
Ubicación: AP 7 Barcelona/España – Perpignan/Francia<br />
Puntos fuertes y débiles<br />
Nota:<br />
<strong>en</strong>tre Figueres-Nord y La Jonquera<br />
No ti<strong>en</strong>e iluminación; muy ruidosa<br />
Varios huecos <strong>en</strong> la superficie <strong>de</strong> la calzada<br />
No hay aceras a lo largo <strong>de</strong> las áreas <strong>de</strong> aparcami<strong>en</strong>to<br />
No hay mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic, sólo bancos<br />
No hay lavabos<br />
No hay vigilancia por vi<strong>de</strong>o ni teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
◊ El nombre <strong>de</strong>l área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>de</strong> la autopista no está indicado <strong>en</strong> ninguna señal.<br />
◊ Esta área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> autopista t<strong>en</strong>ía <strong>en</strong>ormes carteles haci<strong>en</strong>do refer<strong>en</strong>cia a la<br />
sigui<strong>en</strong>te área <strong>de</strong> servicio <strong>en</strong> la autopista, llamada “La Jonquera”, que ofrece servicios<br />
completos.<br />
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Subirats (Sur)/ Km 181 Valoración: Muy insatisfactorio<br />
Ubicación: AP 7 Tarragona – Girona<br />
Puntos fuertes y débiles<br />
Nota:<br />
<strong>en</strong>tre Sant Sadurni y Martorell<br />
El nivel <strong>de</strong> ruidos es alto <strong>en</strong> la instalación<br />
No ti<strong>en</strong>e iluminación<br />
No hay mesas <strong>de</strong> picnic, sólo bancos que están <strong>de</strong>masiado cerca <strong>de</strong> la carretera<br />
No hay lavabos<br />
Todo huele muy fuerte a orina<br />
No hay vigilancia por vi<strong>de</strong>o ni teléfonos <strong>de</strong> emerg<strong>en</strong>cia<br />
◊ El nombre <strong>de</strong>l área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>de</strong> la autopista no está indicado <strong>en</strong> ninguna señal.<br />
◊ Esta área <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso <strong>en</strong> autopista t<strong>en</strong>ía <strong>en</strong>ormes carteles haci<strong>en</strong>do refer<strong>en</strong>cia a la<br />
sigui<strong>en</strong>te área <strong>de</strong> servicio <strong>en</strong> la autopista, llamada “Llobregat”, que ofrece servicios<br />
completos.<br />
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Anexo I - Resto <strong>de</strong> áreas analizadas (<strong>en</strong> inglés)<br />
Germany<br />
Sperbes (East) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 9 Nuremberg - Berlin<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Hormersdorf and Plech<br />
Facility is well-arranged and clean, next to a pond<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Toilets well looked after and mostly clean<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Germany<br />
Am Steinberg (North) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 4 Dres<strong>de</strong>n - Chemnitz<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Noss<strong>en</strong> and Sieb<strong>en</strong>lehn junction<br />
Facility is well-arranged and clean, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Toilets well looked after and mostly clean<br />
Facility is poorly lit; no vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
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Germany<br />
Hag<strong>en</strong> (West) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 9 Berlin - Munich<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Niemegk and Klein Marzehns<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Toilets well looked after and clean<br />
Facility is poorly lit<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Germany<br />
Binshof (North) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 61 Hock<strong>en</strong>heim – Kobl<strong>en</strong>z motorway junction<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Hock<strong>en</strong>heim and Speyer<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Toilets well lit both outsi<strong>de</strong> and insi<strong>de</strong><br />
Access to toilet for disabled persons unsafe<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Germany<br />
Holsterhaus<strong>en</strong> (East) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 31 Bottrop - Em<strong>de</strong>n<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Dorst<strong>en</strong>-West and Schermbeck<br />
Facility well-kept and clean<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Toilets mostly clean and lit<br />
Facility is poorly lit; no vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
No picnic tables, b<strong>en</strong>ches only<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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Germany<br />
Bückethaler Knick (North) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 2 Hanover - Dortmund<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Wunstorf-Kol<strong>en</strong>feld and Bad N<strong>en</strong>ndorf<br />
Well-arranged facility, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Facility is poorly lit<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Germany<br />
Sun<strong>de</strong>rblick (North) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 1 Hamburg - Brem<strong>en</strong><br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Hittfeld and Dibbers<strong>en</strong><br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Toilets well looked after and clean<br />
Facility is poorly lit<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Germany<br />
Martinsberg (South) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 96 Lindau - Munich<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Inning and Wörthsee<br />
Facility well looked after and clean<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Toilets mostly clean<br />
Facility is poorly lit<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Germany<br />
Waldseite (North) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 30 Osnabrück/ Germany – H<strong>en</strong>gelo/ Netherlands<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Nordhorn/ Bad B<strong>en</strong>theim and Gil<strong>de</strong>haus<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Facility is poorly lit<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
Toilets very dirty at the time of night inspection<br />
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Germany<br />
Seehamer See (West) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 8 Munich - Salzburg<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Weyarn and Irsch<strong>en</strong>berg<br />
Well-arranged facility, set in a charming landscape, walking path leading to a lake<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Facility is poorly lit<br />
Toilets dirty on the day of inspection; no toilet for the disabled<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Germany<br />
Kemm<strong>en</strong>tal (North) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 8 Munich - Stuttgart<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Ulm-West and Merkling<strong>en</strong><br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Facility is poorly lit<br />
Toilets dirty; no toilet paper, no soap, neither paper towels nor hand dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d; smell of urine<br />
throughout the <strong>en</strong>tire facility on the day of inspection<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Germany<br />
Schutter (East) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 5 Weil am Rhein - Karlsruhe<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Lahr and Off<strong>en</strong>burg<br />
Spacious facility, well looked after and clean<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Facility is not lit<br />
Toilets dirty, smell of urine; faeces at the site; toilet for the disabled not suitable for purpose<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Germany<br />
Dätg<strong>en</strong> (East) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 7 Hamburg - Fl<strong>en</strong>sburg<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Bor<strong>de</strong>sholm and War<strong>de</strong>r<br />
Outdoor facilities well looked after and clean, hiking paths in the adjac<strong>en</strong>t woods<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Pl<strong>en</strong>ty of picnic tables, in good condition and clean<br />
Toilets very dirty; no soap, neither paper towels nor hand dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d, at times no toilet paper<br />
No toilets for the disabled<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Germany<br />
Eschachtal (East) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 81 Sing<strong>en</strong> - Stuttgart<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Villing<strong>en</strong>-Schw<strong>en</strong>ning<strong>en</strong> and Rottweil<br />
Hiking paths behind the facility<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Parking area is poorly lit; no vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables weather-beat<strong>en</strong> and rott<strong>en</strong>; access via a turnstile and h<strong>en</strong>ce no access for<br />
wheelchair users<br />
Toilet for the disabled not suitable for purpose<br />
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Germany<br />
Pommer (East) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 7 Würzburg - Kassel<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Bad Hersfeld-West and Homberg (Efze)<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Parking area is poorly lit<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled; no toilet for the disabled<br />
Rubbish in the grass/planted area; a lot of graffiti on the toilet building<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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Germany<br />
Deutschmeister (East) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 93 Holledau - Reg<strong>en</strong>sburg junction<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
Outdoor facility is clean<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Sieg<strong>en</strong>burg and Els<strong>en</strong>dorf<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Parking area is poorly lit<br />
In some areas, no footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Toilets very dirty at the time of night inspection, strong smell of urine; no soap, neither paper<br />
towels nor hand dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d; no toilets for the disabled<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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Germany<br />
Logebachtal (West) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 3 Cologne - Frankfurt<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Sieb<strong>en</strong>gebirge and Bad Honnef/ Linz<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Facility is very dirty<br />
Facility is not lit<br />
No toilets, smell of urine in some areas<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone not lit<br />
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Germany<br />
Bliev<strong>en</strong>storf (South) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 24 Hamburg - Berlin<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
Outdoor facility is clean<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Neustadt-Glewe and Parchim<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Facility is not lit; very loud<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled; toilet for the disabled not suitable for purpose<br />
Only Dixi toilets (portaloos) provi<strong>de</strong>d, these are not lit, dirty, strong smell; no soap, neither paper<br />
towels nor hand dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d, and no toilet paper on the day of inspection<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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Germany<br />
Leubas (East) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 7 Kempt<strong>en</strong> - Ulm<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Kempt<strong>en</strong>-Leubas and Dietmannsried<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Facility is not lit; very loud<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
Rubbish at the facility f<strong>en</strong>ce<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone not lit<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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Germany<br />
Theilheim (North) Rating: Very poor<br />
Location: A 3 Nuremberg - Frankfurt<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Rott<strong>en</strong>dorf and Würzburg-Ran<strong>de</strong>rsacker<br />
Facility set in a charming landscape<br />
Level of noise is high at the facility<br />
Facility was not lit at the time of inspection although lamps are installed<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No toilets; unpleasant smell of urine at the site<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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The Netherlands<br />
´t Ginkelse Zand (North) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 12 Arnheim – The Hague<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Oosterbeek and Wag<strong>en</strong>ing<strong>en</strong><br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
At night, the site is a meeting place for homosexuals<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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The Netherlands<br />
Kerkeind (South) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 58 Vlissing<strong>en</strong> - Eindhov<strong>en</strong><br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Knooppunt De Baars and Moergestel<br />
Outdoor facility is suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Level of noise is high at the facility<br />
No parking bay markings; no <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
Rubbish bins overflowing at the time of night inspection<br />
No toilets<br />
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The Netherlands<br />
Zwartehof (East) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 2 Maastricht - Amsterdam<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Outdoor facility is clean<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Knooppunt Empel and Kerkdriel<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Level of noise is high at the site<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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The Netherlands<br />
De Hop (North) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 1 H<strong>en</strong>gelo - Amsterdam<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Lochem and Bathm<strong>en</strong><br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Facility is dirty in some areas<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
Only one picnic table provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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The Netherlands<br />
Vosberg<strong>en</strong> (North) Rating: Very poor<br />
Location: A 28 Zwolle - Utrecht<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Wezep and 't Har<strong>de</strong><br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Facility is not lit<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
Only one picnic table provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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The Netherlands<br />
Kruisberg (East) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 2 Maastricht - Amsterdam<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Meerss<strong>en</strong> and Maastricht-Aach<strong>en</strong> Airport<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Level of noise is high at the facility<br />
Facility is not lit<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
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Belgium<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> Nantimont (South) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 4 Brussels - Arlon<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Rulles and Habay<br />
Facility is well looked after and clean<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean, fitness trail and childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Belgium<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> Salazine (West) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 4 Brussels - Arlon<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Spontin and Achêne<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Parking bays not marked<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Belgium<br />
Waasmont (South) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 3 Brussels - Liège<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Linc<strong>en</strong>t and Walshoutem/ Lan<strong>de</strong>n<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones are suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas<br />
No picnic tables<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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Belgium<br />
Diep<strong>en</strong>beek (South) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 13 Antwerp – Liège<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
Facility is suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Hasselt-Oost and Diep<strong>en</strong>beek<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Rubbish bins overflowing at the time of night inspection<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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Belgium<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> Nil St Martin (South) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 4 Brussels - Arlon<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Corroy-le-Grand and Walhain<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Rubbish at the site<br />
No toilets<br />
No emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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Czech Republic<br />
Speřice (South) Rating: Very poor<br />
Location: D 1 Prague - Brno<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Facility is not lit<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Koberovice and Humpolec<br />
No parking bay markings<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables only provi<strong>de</strong>d at the kiosk, not in the outdoor area<br />
Toilets obstructed; smell of urine in some areas at the time of night inspection<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Czech Republic<br />
Starovičky (East) Rating: Very poor<br />
Location: D 2 Bratislava/ Slovakia – Brno / Czech Republic<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Podivín and Hustopeče<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Facility is not lit<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No picnic tables; not <strong>en</strong>ough rubbish bins<br />
Toilets completely neglected and h<strong>en</strong>ce not suitable for use<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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Slovakia<br />
Závod (West) Rating: Very poor<br />
Location: D 2 Košice – Bratislava<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Facility very confusing<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Kúty and Malacky<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No paths along parking areas, just a footpath from the <strong>en</strong>d of the parking area to the picnic area<br />
Picnic area very neglected<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Austria<br />
Gaishorn (North) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: A 9 (Pyhrn motorway) Graz - Voralp<strong>en</strong>kreuz<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Treglwang and Trieb<strong>en</strong><br />
New facility, very well looked after and clean, set in a charming landscape<br />
Facility is suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Large rope-climbing frame for childr<strong>en</strong><br />
Toilets very clean, nappy-changing table with heater; showers provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance and emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
winner<br />
Test<br />
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Austria<br />
Lanschütz (North) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: A 10 (Tauern motorway) Villach - Salzburg<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> R<strong>en</strong>nweg am Katschberg and Ze<strong>de</strong>rhaus<br />
Facility is well-kept and clean, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for wom<strong>en</strong> and the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Kiosk and childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets very clean; nappy-changing table and showers provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance and emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Página 57 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Austria<br />
Herzogberg (North) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: A 2 (South motorway) Vi<strong>en</strong>na - Klag<strong>en</strong>furt<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Steinberg and Modriach<br />
New facility, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Fitness equipm<strong>en</strong>t provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets very clean, nappy-changing table with heater; showers provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance and emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Página 58 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Austria<br />
Hinterbrühl (South) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: A 21 (Vi<strong>en</strong>na's outer ring)<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Facility is very clean<br />
Steinhäusl motorway junction – Vös<strong>en</strong>dorf motorway junction<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Hinterbrühl and Gießhübl<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Kiosk and childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Nappy changing table with heater provi<strong>de</strong>d in the toilets; free showers<br />
Vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance and emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Página 59 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Austria<br />
Schallaburg (South) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: A 1 (West motorway) Salzburg - Vi<strong>en</strong>na<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Melk and Loosdorf<br />
New facility, well looked after and clean, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
G<strong>en</strong>erous number of picnic tables, in good condition and clean<br />
Childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets clean, nappy-changing table with heater; showers provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance in place<br />
Página 60 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Austria<br />
Fischam<strong>en</strong>d (East)/ P 22 Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 4 (East motorway) Vi<strong>en</strong>na - Nickelsdorf<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Fischam<strong>en</strong>d and Bruckneudorf motorway junction<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Toilet for the disabled provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
Toilets dirty on the day of inspection; no soap, neither paper towels nor hand dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
Página 61 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Austria<br />
Glanegg (East)/ P 5 Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 10 (Tauern motorway) Villach - Salzburg<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Salzburg-Süd and Salzburg motorway junction<br />
Some picnic tables with roofs; porch swing provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Facility not well looked after; a meeting place for homosexuals at night<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas, no speed limit in the facility<br />
Toilets shabby, poorly lit, strong smell of urine; no soap, neither paper towels nor hand dryers<br />
provi<strong>de</strong>d, also no toilet paper at the time of night inspection<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone not lit<br />
Página 62 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Austria<br />
Pinkafeld (West)/ P 98 Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 2 (South motorway) Vi<strong>en</strong>na - Graz<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
Outdoor facility is clean<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Friedberg-Pinggau and Pinkafeld<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Facility is not lit<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled; toilet for the disabled signposted, but not provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Dixi toilets (portaloos) only provi<strong>de</strong>d, smell of chemicals and urine; toilet building locked<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone not lit<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
Página 63 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Austria<br />
Enns (South)/ P 157 Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 1 (West motorway) Salzburg - Vi<strong>en</strong>na<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Ast<strong>en</strong>/ St. Florian and Enns-Steyr<br />
New road surface and markings<br />
Facility poorly lit; very loud<br />
Facility completely full with parked lorries at the time of night inspection<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas; no <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables weather-beat<strong>en</strong><br />
Toilets dirty, unpleasant smell; no soap, neither paper towels nor hand dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Página 64 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Austria<br />
Krump<strong>en</strong>dorf (North) Rating: Very poor<br />
Location: A 2 (South motorway) Vi<strong>en</strong>na - Villach<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Klag<strong>en</strong>furt-Nord and Pörtschach-Ost<br />
Access and exit road too short<br />
Parking area is poorly lit<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled; toilet for the disabled not suitable for purpose<br />
Picnic tables right next to rubbish containers, some weather-beat<strong>en</strong>; very loud<br />
Strong smell of urine in the toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
Página 65 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Hungary<br />
Örkényi (West) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: M 5 Budapest - Szeged<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Pusztavacs and Kecskemét-Észak<br />
Facility is well-kept and clean, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean; drinks machine provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets well looked after and mostly clean<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 66 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Hungary<br />
Lajta (South) Rating: Good<br />
Location: M 1 Hegyeshalom - Budapest<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Mosonmagyaróvár and Lébény<br />
Outdoor facility well looked after and clean<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables and play equipm<strong>en</strong>t for childr<strong>en</strong> provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets clean<br />
No light in the ladies' toilet; no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
Página 67 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Hungary<br />
Harkàlyos (South) Rating: Good<br />
Location: M 1 Hegyeshalom - Budapest<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Tatabánya-Óváros and Bicske<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Fitness equipm<strong>en</strong>t and play equipm<strong>en</strong>t for childr<strong>en</strong> provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets mostly clean<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone poorly lit<br />
Página 68 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Switzerland<br />
Balt<strong>en</strong>swil (South) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 1 Zurich - St. Margreth<strong>en</strong><br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Brüttisell<strong>en</strong> junction and Effretikon<br />
Outdoor facility is well looked after and clean<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Kiosk provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets well looked after and clean<br />
Vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance and emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilet for the disabled not suitable for purpose<br />
Página 69 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Switzerland<br />
Etoy (South) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 1 G<strong>en</strong>eva - Lausanne<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Aubonne and Morges-Ouest<br />
Facility is well-kept and clean, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Toilets very well looked after and clean<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
Página 70 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Switzerland<br />
Teuf<strong>en</strong>grab<strong>en</strong> (West) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 2 Basel - Lucerne<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Epting<strong>en</strong> and Egerking<strong>en</strong><br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas, zebra crossing provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Kiosk and picnic tables provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Nappy changing table provi<strong>de</strong>d in the toilets<br />
Access to the toilet for the disabled too distant and steep, toilet for the disabled not suitable for<br />
purpose<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 71 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Switzerland<br />
Gurtnell<strong>en</strong> (West) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 2 Lucerne - Gösch<strong>en</strong><strong>en</strong><br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Amsteg and Wass<strong>en</strong><br />
Well-arranged facility, well looked after and clean<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Toilets well looked after and clean, nappy changing table provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilet paper, soap and towels/hand dryer provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Facility is very small, very noisy, poorly lit<br />
No picnic tables<br />
Página 72 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Switzerland<br />
Linkolnsberg (South) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 1 Zurich - St. Margreth<strong>en</strong><br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Megg<strong>en</strong>hus junction and Rheineck<br />
Facility set in a charming landscape<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean; kiosk provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Nappy changing table provi<strong>de</strong>d in the toilets<br />
Toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Level of noise is high at the site<br />
Smell of urine in the toilets at the time of night inspection<br />
Página 73 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Switzerland<br />
Ca<strong>de</strong>nazzo (East) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 2 Bellinzona - Locarno<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
Picnic tables with roofs<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Bellinzona-Süd and Rivera<br />
At night, the site is a meeting place for homosexuals<br />
Facility is poorly lit<br />
In some areas, no footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Toilets are dirty in some areas, covered with obsc<strong>en</strong>e graffiti; no toilet for the disabled<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
Página 74 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Slov<strong>en</strong>ia<br />
Zima (South) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 1 Ljubljana - Maribor<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Celje-Vzhod and Dramlje<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Facility is poorly lit<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled; no toilet for the disabled<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Toilets dirty, no toilet paper; nowhere to wash hands<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 75 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Slov<strong>en</strong>ia<br />
Stu<strong>de</strong>nec (North) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 1 Ljubljana - Koper<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Postojna and Razdrto<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Facility full of parked vehicles at the time of night inspection<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled; no toilet for the disabled<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Grass/planted area neglected; smell of chemicals and urine at the facility<br />
No toilet paper; nowhere to wash hands<br />
Página 76 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Croatia<br />
Modruš (West) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: A 1 Zagreb - Split<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
New, very clean facility<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Ogulin and Brinje<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Very g<strong>en</strong>erous number of picnic tables, some with roofs<br />
Large childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground with b<strong>en</strong>ches, fitness equipm<strong>en</strong>t and kiosk provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Página 77 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Croatia<br />
Lički Osik (East) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: A 1 Split - Zagreb<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Gospić and Perušić<br />
New, spacious and well-arranged facility<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Many picnic tables, some with roofs; fitness equipm<strong>en</strong>t, large childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground and kiosk<br />
provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets very clean<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets locked at the time of night inspection<br />
Página 78 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Croatia<br />
Krka (West) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: A 1 Zagreb - Split<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Skradin and Šib<strong>en</strong>ik<br />
Spacious, quiet facility with pl<strong>en</strong>ty of grass/planted areas, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Facility is safe for pe<strong>de</strong>strians<br />
Pl<strong>en</strong>ty of picnic tables, kiosk op<strong>en</strong> in summer<br />
Toilets well looked after and clean<br />
Nappy changing table provi<strong>de</strong>d in the toilets<br />
Página 79 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Croatia<br />
Modruš (East) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 1 Split - Zagreb<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Brinje and Ogulin<br />
New, spacious and well-arranged facility<br />
Facility suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Pl<strong>en</strong>ty of picnic tables, some with roofs; fitness equipm<strong>en</strong>t and childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilet for the disabled locked, international toilet key for the disabled didn't work<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
Página 80 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
France<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> la Tille (West) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 31 Nancy - Beaune<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Facility suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Arc sur Tille and Kreuz A 31/ A 39<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Pl<strong>en</strong>ty of picnic tables, fitness equipm<strong>en</strong>t and play equipm<strong>en</strong>t for childr<strong>en</strong> provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
No handrails in the toilet for the disabled<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 81 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
France<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> Crèches (West) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 6 Beaune - Lyon<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Mâcon-Nord and Belleville<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables, fitness equipm<strong>en</strong>t and play equipm<strong>en</strong>t for childr<strong>en</strong> provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilet for the disabled not suitable for purpose and dirty<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 82 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
France<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> Bellevue (West) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 7 Lyon - Marseille<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Facility suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Val<strong>en</strong>ce-Sud and Loriol-sur-Drôme<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets dirty; toilet for the disabled not suitable for purpose<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 83 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
France<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> Roquemaure (North) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 9 Orange - Montpellier<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Facility suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Orange-C<strong>en</strong>tre and Roquemaure<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets dirty, unpleasant smell<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 84 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
France<br />
Aire du Piccolaret (South) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 8 Aix-<strong>en</strong>-Prov<strong>en</strong>ce - Nice<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Mougins and Antibes<br />
Spacious facility with pretty plants, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Pl<strong>en</strong>ty of picnic tables, walking path provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets dirty on the day of inspection<br />
Toilet for the disabled not suitable for purpose<br />
Página 85 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
France<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> Vi<strong>en</strong>ne (West) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 7 Lyon - Marseille<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Vi<strong>en</strong>ne and Chanas<br />
Well-kept outdoor facility<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Zebra crossing provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
No picnic tables<br />
Toilets dirty on the day of inspection; no handrails in the toilet for the disabled<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 86 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
France<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> S t Aunès (North) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 9 Orange - Perpignan<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Baillargues and Montpellier-Est<br />
Facility suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit, emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Pl<strong>en</strong>ty of picnic tables, in good condition and clean<br />
Strong smell of urine in the toilets on the day of inspection; no soap, neither paper towels nor hand<br />
dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
No toilets for the disabled<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 87 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
France<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> V<strong>en</strong>tabr<strong>en</strong> (South) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 8 Aix-<strong>en</strong>-Prov<strong>en</strong>ce - Nice<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Coudoux and Aix-Ouest<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Pl<strong>en</strong>ty of picnic tables, outdoor showers provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Grass/planted area neglected, brok<strong>en</strong> glass and rubbish in some areas<br />
Toilets dirty on the day of inspection, strong smell of urine; no soap, neither paper towels nor hand<br />
dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d; toilet for the disabled without handrails, locking not possible, cover for drain<br />
missing<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 88 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
France<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> Roudaï (South) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 8 Aix-<strong>en</strong>-Prov<strong>en</strong>ce - Nice<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Brignoles and Le Muy<br />
Quiet facility, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Pl<strong>en</strong>ty of picnic tables, walking path, fitness trail and childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Parking area is poorly lit<br />
Toilets old, dirty on the day of inspection, strong smell of urine; toilet for the disabled not suitable<br />
for purpose<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 89 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
France<br />
Aire <strong>de</strong> Prat <strong>de</strong> Cest (West) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 9 Orange - Perpignan<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Outdoor facility is clean<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Narbonne-Sud and Sigean<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables and walking path provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled; no toilet for the disabled<br />
Toilets dirty at the time of night inspection; no soap, neither paper towels nor hand dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
◊ No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
Página 90 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Italy<br />
Val di Sona (West) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: A 4 V<strong>en</strong>ice - Milan<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Sommacampagna and Peschiera<br />
Facility well looked after and clean<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic areas safely cordoned off from traffic<br />
Childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground and kiosk provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance and emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Página 91 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Italy<br />
Gorleri (South) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 10 V<strong>en</strong>timiglia - G<strong>en</strong>oa<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Imperia-Est and San Bartolomeo<br />
Quiet facility, set in a charming landscape<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas, zebra crossing provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Pl<strong>en</strong>ty of picnic tables, some with roofs; fitness trail and childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground with b<strong>en</strong>ches<br />
provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance in place<br />
No toilet paper, no soap, neither paper towels nor hand dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d; toilet for the disabled not<br />
suitable for purpose<br />
No emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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Italy<br />
Case Pesci (East) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 15 La Spezia - Parma<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Borgotaro and Fornovo<br />
Well-arranged facility, set in a charming landscape<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas, pe<strong>de</strong>strian crossings provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Pl<strong>en</strong>ty of picnic tables with roofs, childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets very clean<br />
Rubbish bins too far apart, some overflowing; litter in the grass/planted area<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Italy<br />
Casteggio (South) Rating: Good<br />
Location: A 21 Piac<strong>en</strong>za - Turin<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Outdoor facility is clean<br />
on the Casteggio exit road<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Disposal facilities for camper vans<br />
Merely one toilet for a facility of this size, poorly lit and dirty<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phones<br />
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Italy<br />
Piccaro (North) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 10 G<strong>en</strong>oa - V<strong>en</strong>timiglia<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Borghetto and Alb<strong>en</strong>ga<br />
Facility set in a charming landscape<br />
Facility suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
Picnic tables with roofs<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
Toilets dirty; no toilet paper, no soap, neither paper towels nor hand dryers provi<strong>de</strong>d; toilet for the<br />
disabled not suitable for purpose<br />
No emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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Italy<br />
La Foresta (East) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 23 Udine - Tarvisio<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Pontebba and Ugovizza Tarvisio<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Facility is safe for pe<strong>de</strong>strians<br />
Picnic tables with roofs<br />
Confusing facility, poorly lit, <strong>en</strong>trance to the toilet building is not lit at all<br />
Smell of urine in the toilets; no toilet paper; toilet for the disabled also not lit insi<strong>de</strong> and could not<br />
be locked, handrails not hinged<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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Italy<br />
Quattro Vie (East) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: A 13 Bologna - Padua<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Occhiobello and Rovigo<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance in place<br />
Level of noise is high at the facility<br />
No picnic tables<br />
Toilets very dirty on the day of inspection and could not be locked, smell of urine; building locked<br />
at the time of night inspection<br />
No emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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Italy<br />
Castelfranco (East) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: A 1 Bologna - Milan<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Betwe<strong>en</strong> Bologna and Mo<strong>de</strong>na-Sud<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Level of noise is high at the site<br />
No picnic tables<br />
No toilets<br />
Strong smell of urine almost everywhere<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
Página 98 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Italy<br />
Laterina (West) Rating: Very poor<br />
Location: A 1 Flor<strong>en</strong>ce - Rome<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Valdarno and Arezzo<br />
Quiet facility with walking path; picnic tables with roofs<br />
Facility is not lit<br />
No parking bay markings<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas<br />
No toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
Página 99 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Italy<br />
Sabina (East) Rating: Very poor<br />
Location: A 1 Rome - Flor<strong>en</strong>ce<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Picnic tables with roofs<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Magliano Sabina and Orte<br />
Level of noise is high at the facility<br />
Access to the picnic tables almost impossible due to high grass<br />
No toilets<br />
Strong smell of urine, faeces in some areas<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
Página 100 <strong>de</strong> 113 Agosto 2009
Italy<br />
Sibolla (North) Rating: Very poor<br />
Location: A 11 Flor<strong>en</strong>ce - Pisa<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Altopascio and Cappannori<br />
Very small, run-down facility; very loud; litter and dirt in the grass/planted area<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No picnic tables<br />
No toilets<br />
Smell of urine everywhere<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance<br />
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Italy<br />
Castagnolasca (East) Rating: Very poor<br />
Location: A 12 Livorno - G<strong>en</strong>oa<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Carrodanno and Deiva Marina<br />
Access road to the motorway rest area is too short<br />
Level of noise is high at the site<br />
Facility is not lit; road surface in poor condition<br />
Rubbish in the facility<br />
No picnic tables, no b<strong>en</strong>ches<br />
No toilets<br />
Worst rating<br />
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D<strong>en</strong>mark<br />
Rønninge (North) Rating: Good<br />
Location: E 20 Cop<strong>en</strong>hag<strong>en</strong> - Kolding<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Nyborg-Vest and Langeskov<br />
Quiet facility, set in a charming landscape<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Large picnic tables, safely cordoned off from traffic<br />
Nappy changing table provi<strong>de</strong>d in the toilets<br />
Floor in the toilets very dirty, unpleasant smell<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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D<strong>en</strong>mark<br />
Fuglsang (East) Rating: Good<br />
Location: E 45 Fl<strong>en</strong>sburg/ Germany – Aalborg/ D<strong>en</strong>mark<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Quiet facility, well-kept<br />
Facility suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Skan<strong>de</strong>rborg-Vest and Skan<strong>de</strong>rborg-Nord<br />
Picnic tables and play equipm<strong>en</strong>t for childr<strong>en</strong> provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Nappy changing table provi<strong>de</strong>d in the toilets<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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D<strong>en</strong>mark<br />
Nørremark (East) Rating: Good<br />
Location: E 45 Fl<strong>en</strong>sburg/ Germany – Aalborg/ D<strong>en</strong>mark<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Quiet facility<br />
Facility suffici<strong>en</strong>tly lit<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> He<strong>de</strong>nsted and Hors<strong>en</strong>s-Syd<br />
Designated parking for the disabled<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Nappy changing table provi<strong>de</strong>d in the toilets<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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D<strong>en</strong>mark<br />
Antvorskov (North) Rating: Poor<br />
Location: E 20 Cop<strong>en</strong>hag<strong>en</strong> – Kolding<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Picnic tables provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Slagelse-Øst and Slagelse-Syd<br />
Level of noise is high at the facility<br />
Facility is poorly lit<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Lighting in the ladies' toilet out of or<strong>de</strong>r; toilet for the disabled locked, international toilet key for the<br />
disabled didn't work<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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Swe<strong>de</strong>n<br />
Spekeröd (East) Rating: Very good<br />
Location: E 6 Goth<strong>en</strong>burg / Swe<strong>de</strong>n – Oslo / Norway<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
on the Stora Höga exit road<br />
Very quiet and well-kept facility, next to a woods<br />
Designated parking for the disabled; toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas, pe<strong>de</strong>strian crossings provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Picnic tables and swings provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets very clean<br />
Water connection and disposal facilities for camper vans<br />
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Swe<strong>de</strong>n<br />
Överby (East) Rating: Good<br />
Location: E 6 Goth<strong>en</strong>burg / Swe<strong>de</strong>n – Oslo/ Norway<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Lur and Vik<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Large picnic tables, some with roofs<br />
Toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Water connection and disposal facilities for camper vans<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
Swe<strong>de</strong>n<br />
Skrea Backe (East) Rating: Good<br />
Location: E 6 Malmö - Goth<strong>en</strong>burg<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
on the Falk<strong>en</strong>berg-Syd exit road<br />
Very quiet and well-kept facility located around a small pond<br />
Picnic tables and swings for childr<strong>en</strong> provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilets very clean; toilet for the disabled provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Water connection and disposal facilities for camper vans<br />
No <strong>de</strong>signated parking for the disabled<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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Swe<strong>de</strong>n<br />
Skåne (East) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: E 6 Malmö - Goth<strong>en</strong>burg<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
on the Hallandsås exit road<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Toilets very clean; toilet for the disabled provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Water connection and disposal facilities for camper vans<br />
Level of noise is high at the site<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas; pavem<strong>en</strong>ts badly damaged in some places<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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Norway<br />
Lillehammer (East) Rating: Good<br />
Location: E 6 Oslo - Trondheim<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Vingrom and Lillehammer<br />
Facility set in a charming landscape<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables, also picnic tables specifically to meet the needs of the disabled provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Toilets dirty<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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Norway<br />
Brumunddal (East) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: E 6 Oslo - Trondheim<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Hamar and Brumunddal<br />
Picnic tables in good condition and clean<br />
Toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Water and disposal facilities for camper vans<br />
Facility poorly lit; very loud<br />
No footpaths along the parking areas<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
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Norway<br />
Ørbekk (East) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: E 6 Oslo - Trondheim<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Minnesund and Langset on the Ørbekk exit road<br />
Quiet facility, set in a charming landscape<br />
Picnic tables provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Toilet provi<strong>de</strong>d for the disabled<br />
Facility is not lit<br />
Toilets dirty on the day of inspection<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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Norway<br />
Mjösbrua (West) Rating: Acceptable<br />
Location: E 6 Trondheim - Oslo<br />
Str<strong>en</strong>gths and weaknesses<br />
Note:<br />
betwe<strong>en</strong> Vingrom and Ringsaker<br />
Facility set in a charming landscape<br />
Footpaths along the parking areas<br />
Picnic tables and childr<strong>en</strong>'s playground provi<strong>de</strong>d<br />
Facility poorly lit; very loud<br />
Toilets dirty at the time of night inspection<br />
No vi<strong>de</strong>o surveillance, no emerg<strong>en</strong>cy phone<br />
◊ The name of the motorway rest area is not signposted<br />
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