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Future-oriented mobility: This is how cities are redesigning transport!
Berlin focuses on sustainable mobility and urban development: Current ideas and projects for reducing traffic.
Future-oriented mobility: This is how cities are redesigning transport!
The debates about urban mobility and environmental protection have been a central topic in Germany for years. The need for a comprehensive transformation of transport systems and urban planning is becoming increasingly urgent, especially in large cities like Berlin. The signs of a change in transport are unmistakable.
Current initiatives show how cities are adapting to new mobility-friendly concepts. So reported rbb24 from the “31days” project in Switzerland, in which over 1,000 people took part. It encourages volunteers to leave their cars behind for a month and offers a comprehensive mobility package that includes local and long-distance transport, rental bikes and car sharing.
Climate protection through mobility transition
The need to reduce motorized individual transport in cities is a central goal of climate-friendly urban development. A wide range of mobility options and the integration of alternative modes of transport are essential. Studies by Difu show that such a transition not only improves air quality, but also contributes to reducing noise emissions and thus benefits human health.
Berlin's first “Cooling Point”, which has been set up since 2023, can also be seen in this context. An additional spray mist should be installed by 2026 to counteract the heat in urban areas. Vienna has implemented similar measures with its so-called “cooling points” to provide cooling on hot days.
In order to shape the transport transition effectively, a scientific advisory board to the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport is calling for a comprehensive transformation in order to reduce climate-damaging emissions and preserve urban living space under changed climatic conditions. The Federal Agency for Civic Education points out the challenges arising from the aging of society, a shortage of skilled workers and new drive technologies. These factors require innovative solutions in the transport sector.
International examples and local measures
Cities around the world, such as Copenhagen, are showing the advantages of a consistent transport transition. Investments have been made in cycle and pedestrian bridges to attract both locals and tourists. The habitus for sustainable transport systems is a priority, which is also the case in Luxembourg, where public transport is free for everyone.
Another notable approach can be found in Paris, where the town hall square was transformed into an “urban forest” with 150 trees. These measures are part of a major greening program aimed at reducing surface imperviousness and giving the city a greener character.
Furthermore, many German city regions offer free use of local transport for hotel guests, which not only benefits tourists but also strengthens local mobility. This combination of different forms of mobility and offers is crucial to relieve the burden on motorized individual transport and promote sustainable urban development.
In summary, it can be said that the challenges in the areas of mobility and climate protection are intertwined. Cities must transform their transport systems to promote environmentally friendly modes of transport while ensuring quality of life. The time for comprehensive measures and innovative concepts that take both environmental and social aspects into account is now.