Cabinet adopts strategy to strengthen foot traffic

Shortly before the end of the legislature, the red-green cabinet decided on a strategy to strengthen pedestrian traffic, with the aim of improving safety and accessibility.

Walking on foot is climate-friendly and healthy - but is often neglected in transport policy. Now, the government believes that foot traffic should become more attractive. The cabinet has decided on a strategy for this.

"Whether for shopping, school or just for recreation – we only travel on foot for a fifth of all routes. Children, older people and people with reduced mobility in particular are dependent on barrier-free and safe road networks, because they often walk on foot and are more vulnerable than other groups. But for everyone: density and safe footpath networks are – in addition to speed 30 in the city – the most important prerequisite for the traffic …