Ashdod Travelers guide

Ashdod | To use 58 Ashdod by numbers 17 cities in Israel participated in the Ministry of Transportation's competition to determine the model city for Sustainable Transportation • Ashdod won 1st place in the competition and an impressive grant of NIS 230 million • The transportation reform includes, among other things, the addition of 19.7 kilometers of public transport routes and the paving of 21.5 kilometers of bicycle routes • 30 city employees participate in the municipal "Ride to Work" program and come to work on their bicycles • The largest parking lot in Israel was built next to the Port, and is designed for 450 trucks • There are 29 gas stations in Ashdod, operated by 9 companies • In comparison, in Tel Aviv there are 46 gas stations operated by 5 companies. Tourist Information As part of the tourism revolution the city is undergoing, a first-of-its-kind tourist bureau is planned. Until its establishment, tourists can use the services of "Ashdod Tourism Ltd." (3 Yair Stern Street, Givat Yonah; Tel 08-854- 5815, 08-854-5210), as well as the virtual offices of the Ministry of Tourism, which offers information through three digital channels: E-Mail, Facebook and the WhatsApp messaging application (for further information: Tel 050-900-0400, https:// virtual.goisrael.com ). During the weekends, "Ashdod Tourism Ltd." conducts guided tours around the city, free of charge. The experiential tours are suitable for the entire family and lead visitors to the city's main sites, as well as to fascinating hidden corners known only to its residents. For more details and registration: go to the "Visit Ashdod" Facebook page - or call 08-854-5815, 08-854-5210 TIP