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History of Freiburg
History of Freiburg
1970
1970
Decision of the city council: pedestrian zone and light rail extension
1980
1980
First new light rail track new public transport ticket
1990
1990
Integrated urban/ transportation planning city of short distances, regional railway system
Since 2010
Since 2010
Mobility management, E mobility
Low emission zone, noise reduction plan
The University of Freiburg was founded in 1457, this was an important factor in the development of the city to continuously be targeted towards younger generations. In 1944, over 80% of Freiburg was destroyed in a world war two air bombing raid. This destruction ultimately led to the ability for in depth planning to be made in how the city was to be constructed in a sustainable way. Political support allowed this construction to be implemented to contain reconstruction, land use, and transportation plans for the city.
Innovations and Transportation
Innovations and Transportation
Seven lessons for implementing sustainable transport policies
1. Implement controversial policies in steps
2. Plans must be adaptable and flexible over time
3. Policies must be multi modal and include incentives AND disincentives
4. Fully integrate land use and transport planning
5. Citizen involvement must be an integral part of policy development and implementation
6. Support from higher levels of government is crucial to making local policies work
7. These policies must be long term
From: Sustainable Transport in Freiburg: Lessons for Germany’s Environmental Capital
By: Ralph Buehler & John Pucher
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