Get Ready for Frankfurt's Green Mobility Revolution
Frankfurt city council paves way for transit transformation - City council of Frankfurt allows for traffic modification
Frankfurt's city council has given the green light to a game-changing mobility shift, endorsing the so-called "Masterplan Mobility." According to traffic commissioner Wolfgang Siefert (Greens), this is a major win for the city, marking a crucial step towards a more livable and environmentally-friendly metropolis.
At the heart of this plan is an emphasis on eco-friendlier transportation, intelligent traffic management, improved logistics, and safeguarding public health. The focus is centred around the needs of people, encompassing all modes of transport, while keeping in view the ecological, economic, and social aspects. Notably, the plan prioritizes pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport—with the stated goal of reaching an 80% usage rate by 2035 compared to the 63% in 2018.
To achieve this ambitious vision, a host of measures are on the agenda, such as:
- Expansion of cycling infrastructure
- Strengthening public transport offerings
- Establishment of low-traffic zones
- Increased parking fees
- Appointment of a pedestrian and logistics officer
- Promotion of e-mobility
- Expansion of car-sharing options
The expected outcomes of these initiatives include climate neutrality in the transport sector by 2035, reduced noise pollution, and a significant decrease in traffic-related fatalities and injuries.
However, the new master plan has sparked controversy, particularly from the conservative CDU faction, which characterizes the car as the enemy, and from the economy, concerned that a one-sided anti-car policy could alienate customers, suppliers, and employees.
The new master plan replaces the overall transport plan from 2005, making Frankfurt one of the first cities in Germany to publish such a comprehensive transportation strategy. By addressing the EU's mandate to submit a sustainable mobility strategy by 2027, Frankfurt is aligning its future growth with Europe's pursuit of eco-friendly urban development.
- The community policy in Frankfurt emphasizes the importance of eco-friendlier transportation, as part of the city's "Masterplan Mobility."
- The new employment policy prioritizes pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport, aiming to reach an 80% usage rate by 2035.
- Science plays a crucial role in the development of the city's environmental-science policy, focusing on climate-change solutions in transportation.
- The finance industry should consider sustainable-living initiatives, aligning with Frankfurt's commitment to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries.
- In the realm of education and self-development, understanding the impact of transportation on public health is essential for personal growth.
- As part of the lifestyle changes encouraged by the master plan, residents should consider low-carbon transportation options such as cycling and public transit.
- The industry sector is forewarned to adapt to the transportation policies, addressing concerns about potential customer, supplier, and employee dissatisfaction caused by an anti-car policy.
- In line with the European Union's mandate for sustainable mobility strategies, Frankfurt's focus on technology and data-and-cloud-computing will help achieve climate neutrality in the transport sector by 2035.
