Gearing Up for Green Moves: Frankfurt City Council Greenlights Mobility Blueprint
Frankfurt's City Council adopts Masterplan Mobility blueprint - European lawmakers approve the transport blueprint agenda
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The city of Frankfurt is taking strides towards a greener future with its recently approved "Mobility Master Plan". This aspirational plan, which was delayed by two years, aims to prioritize sustainable mobility, smart traffic management, enhanced logistics, health protection, and safety.
Goal: Prioritizing Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Public Transport Users
According to the city's traffic department, the focus is on catering to the needs of people, taking into account ecological, economic, and social aspects. To achieve this, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport are set to makeup an astounding 80% of all routes traveled by individuals by 2035.
Already in progress or underway are measures such as expanding cycling and public transport networks, implementing car-free zones, increasing parking fees, appointing a pedestrian coordinator, promoting city-friendly delivery concepts, and widening car-sharing offers.
However, the business sector has voiced criticism, citing concerns that a "one-sided anti-car policy" might drive away customers, suppliers, and employees [Business Sector Criticism]. The critique was echoed by several organizations in the city, including the Chamber of Crafts, IHK, Taxi Association, and the Automobile Club of Germany.
The new master plan replaces the overall traffic plan from 2005. After extensive negotiations, the Römer coalition of Greens, SPD, FDP, and Volt finally approved the concept in March 2023 [March Approval].
Looking beyond the Mobility Master Plan, the development of Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds showcases the city's emphasis on modernization and sustainability [Messe Frankfurt Modernization]. Furthermore, the introduction of new train services by Deutsche Bahn supports a growing network of sustainable transportation options in the city [Deutsche Bahn].
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- The community policy in Frankfurt is now prioritizing sustainable mobility, aiming to have pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users make up 80% of all traveled routes by individuals by 2035.
- The employment policy within the traffic department of Frankfurt is centered around catering to the needs of people, considering ecological, economic, and social aspects.
- The traffic plan from 2005 has been replaced by the city's recently approved Mobility Master Plan, which was delayed for two years.
- The new master plan includes measures such as expanding cycling and public transport networks, implementing car-free zones, increasing parking fees, and promoting city-friendly delivery concepts.
- To encourage a shift towards sustainable living and modes, the introduction of science and health-and-wellness principles into the mobility blueprint is promising.
- Critics from the business sector have voiced concerns that the city's "one-sided anti-car policy" might drive away customers, suppliers, and employees.
- By 2035, the employment policy in Frankfurt is expected to dramatically change to accommodate the shift towards sustainable mobility, promoting a lifestyle that is more pedestrian, cyclist, and public transit oriented, reducing the reliance on personal vehicles.
