Westerwaldkreis on the fast lane: Mobility concept for everyone!

Westerwaldkreis on the fast lane: Mobility concept for everyone!

The Rhineland-Palatinate monitor showed that the topics of mobility, transport and infrastructure are first of the political concerns in the Westerwaldkreis. These results are based on an investigation by the Trier Institute for Democracy and Party Research, which illuminates the most important concerns of citizens in the region. The knowledge gained illustrates the urgency of promoting solutions in these areas in order to meet the needs of the population. Rhein-Zeitung reports .

In terms of the concrete implementation of measures, the district committee and the Committee on Transport and Economy met. The central topics of this meeting were the local transport plan as well as a new cycle path concept and the district road construction program. Attention is paid to the connection of all local communities on overarching roads, which is to be achieved by a comprehensive network of around 460 kilometers. Investments of 7 million euros or 6.3 million euros are planned for the years 2022 and 2023. westerwaldkreis.de emphasizes .

public transport connection and cycle paths

A particularly important aspect is the local transport plan, the planning of which began in 2019. Here, a comprehensive participation of cities, local communities and transport companies is obtained. The design of the plan is based on a detailed analysis that illuminates both strengths and weaknesses of the existing system. Important factors here are the quality of the development, the stopping quality and compatibility with other mobility offers. The proposal for resolution should now be presented to the district council.

As part of the cycle path concept, which was decided in 2019, an increase in bike use in the Westerwald must be determined, which is due to the growing spread of e-bikes. It is therefore necessary to integrate everyday cycle paths. The final report and a catalog of measures are to be presented in 2022 to promote future development.

mobility atlas as a source of information

To improve the transport infrastructure, Rhineland-Palatinate uses the mobility atlas, which provides important data and information on the traffic situation in the region. This platform is available for both smartphones and laptops and offers an overview of construction sites, results from traffic counts and also the locations of bus and train stops. Cooperation with municipalities for recording relevant construction sites should enable a comprehensive and efficient distribution of information. Details in the mobility atlas .

The needs and opinions of the citizens are also of great importance here. The mobility atlas allows users to receive reports for specific regions directly on their cell phone. In addition, feedback and suggestions are actively accepted, which indicates the willingness to improve the infrastructure in a cooperative way.