Esslingen on the way to the bike and foot traffic revolution!

Esslingen on the way to the bike and foot traffic revolution!

The city of Esslingen is in full swing when it comes to improving mobility. In the context of a comprehensive near -mobility concept, exciting ideas and suggestions for improving the conditions for pedestrians and cyclists were collected. In the event of a public online participation, the citizens were able to record their comments on two cards to existing main and secondary routes. This brought a pleasant feedback from almost 2,800 participants, which submitted a total of around 700 suggestions for foot and bike traffic. As the Esslinger Zeitung Already completed, and the results show clear wishes, determined defects and great potential for improvement in the urban area.

Some of the suggestions have already found their place in the defined network plans for foot and bike traffic, which are also available online. The city team plans to further expand the citizen participation by integrating the citizens' committees as well as various associations and organizations of foot and cycling. The next opportunity for feedback offers committed citizens until July 8th. At the latest afterwards, a comprehensive program of measures is set up, which will include standards such as minimum widths for bike tracks and the barrier -free design of footpaths.

Mobility in focus

But the developments in Esslingen are not alone. Exchange via acceptance and urban planning is becoming increasingly important. According to an event at the Center for Sustainable Urban Development in Hesse, which took place on November 11, 2021, attractive habitats in the cities are also created by improved mobility planning. Dr. Stefanie Schwerdtfeger spoke about the advantages of sustainable urban mobility planning, which not only increases the quality of life, but also traffic safety and at the same time reduces noise and pollutants. This shows: It's more than just ways, but also about quality of life.

So there are numerous initiatives that focus on foot and cycling. It is constantly being worked on to improve the framework conditions, whereby legal foundations also play a role. According to a guideline for local mobility, special local conditions can be defined by factors such as route and traffic loads. The accompaniment by responsible bodies ensures that well -thought -out measures are implemented that serve to ensure the safety of all road users.

a look ahead

The next step in Esslingen will be the final definition of the foot and cycling networks, followed by the creation of the corresponding program of measures. If the city has a good hand, Esslingen could soon be one of the pioneers in sustainable urban development, very similar to successful examples from other cities that shine through innovative near mobility concepts.

And so we are facing an exciting change that not only improves the traffic situation in the city, but also promotes the coexistence of the citizens. After all, the best ideas and suggestions come directly from the people who live and work in this city!