Green Mobility - an action plan for the way forward Annette Kayser Project Manager, M. Sc. City of Copenhagen
The Øresund Region 2.4 mio. Inhabitants in the Region. ¾ of these at the Danish side
540.000 inhabitants Copenhagen - The Municipality 350.000 places of work 63.000 students Total area 88 km2 3 Tilføj præsentationens titel i "Indsæt/ Sidehoved og Sidefod"
Some figures about the development The past 10 years: Population + 8 % No. of workplaces + 12 % Cycle traffic + 10 % Public transport + 10 % Car traffic + 3 % Pedestrians no valid data No. of cars + 18 % (220 cars/1.000 inhab. In 2011) 1,2 mill km. cycled every day 4,8 mill. km driven in car every day
Modal split Trips to work and education Tal fra Miljøregnskab 2011 7% 29% 36% Bicycle Public Transport Car Walk 28% The Copenhageners : 55 % by bike
The challenge of mobility Urban growth generates more transport Congestion Competition with other cities Health Air pollution Noise CPH 2025 CO 2 -neutral
The context: A vision to be the Eco-metropolis of the world Four themes The World s Best City for Cycles Climate Capital A Green and Blue Capital City A Clean and Healthy Big City
PreviousTraffic and environmental plans 1997 Developed by the road and traffic department - without public involvement 2004 Developed on basis of direct involvement of citizens 2010 - time for a new plan
New Green Mobility Plan A vision linked to quality of life and green growth More efficient and greener mobility Support economic growth CO2-neutral City by 2025 Liveability
The process in general Political decision to start the work with a new mobility plan Dialogue process involving stakeholders Development of the plan - urban planners and mobility planners in cooperation Public hearing of draft Political approval Implementation of initiatives
Involvement of stakeholders Workshops with organisations, transport authorities, local stakeholders, scientists, companies, urban planners, experts. Involvement of local politicians Cooperation with children and young people Opinion poll amongst Copenhageners Conference
Workshops based on The 5 main objectives Build a green and a dense city Create better supply of green transport modes Develop the road and transport system Influence peoples choice of transport mode by incentives and regulation Create room for innovation and new opportunities
Public dialogue - responses from stakeholders Continue on-going initiatives The Metro, City of Cyclists and bus priority systems Limited urban space need for priorities and choices Improve public transport Innovation Make the streets available for green experiments Public participation and build partnership with private companies
Coordination with other plans and processes Input from plans and strategies like e.g. The Municipal Plan Bicycle Strategy Pedestrian Strategy Strategy for heavy vehicles Climate Plan - Copenhagen CO2-neutral in 2025 Green growth
Public hearing - 2 months Workshop with local politicians Announcement and media Homepage Municipal portal Local meetings with citizens Reception at the City Hall
Main efforts
Green Mobility Package 5 Themes 10 focus areas 25 Initiatives 17 Tilføj præsentationens titel i "Indsæt/ Sidehoved og Sidefod"
Urban development Integrate green mobility in physical planning Public transport and facilities for cycling in all new urban development schemes High density creates better condition for public transport Make easy access to green choises A coherent network of public transport
Green transport oppertunities The World s best city for cyclists: The PLUSnet Shunts for cyclists Cycle super highways New services for cyclists
Green transport oppertunities Public transport Bus priority travel times, regularity, comfort Public transport hubs seamless shifts Sustainable fuel
Green transport oppertunities Improve pedestrian network More infrastructure for electric and hydrogen vehicles More Car sharing
Green transport oppertunities Intermodality - the whole trip New generation of Public bikes Bike and ride facilities
Transport system The use of urban space and roads Revised master plan for road network Develop shopping streets Safe and smart traffic management and control Flexible urban road space
Transport system Optimization of transport systems City logistics - green goods delivery Mobile apps for car sharing
Incentives. Mobility planning Smart and reliable information Future road users children and youth Public participation - partnerships
Innovation Green transport technology Lab for green mobility technology E-mobility developments Environmental zones
Implementation - and money A plan for implementation Budget - wishes for financing Follow up once a year - coordinated with Copenhagens Environmental Account
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