Sustainable mobility

Things are moving here

How can mobility be maintained and the supply of goods secured without traffic placing an excessive burden on people and the environment in the long term? This question is at the heart of sustainable mobility.
As a result, sustainable mobility not only leads to a lower environmental impact and a higher quality of life, but also to long-term benefits for the economy and employment. A case study for the OECD shows that the transition to sustainable mobility in Germany is associated with additional growth and employment effects.
((Federal Environment Agency, UBA))

Our district

Werner in einem Elektrobus

An important topic for us: sustainable mobility

The district of Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge is striving to make the transport sector sustainable. This is to be achieved by expanding the infrastructure for cycling and electromobility.
The transport sector is responsible for around 30% of the district’s total CO2 emissions. The share of motorized private transport here is around 95%, the majority of all journeys are for everyday traffic and the predominant forms of propulsion are still conventional. Increased use of bicycles and electrically powered vehicles represents a major CO2 reduction potential for the district. Motor traffic that can be replaced by bicycles could save almost 40,000 tons of CO2 per year.



To improve the situation in the area of electromobility, an application for funding was submitted to the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVi) in summer 2016 to develop a concept. This was confirmed in October 2016 with the receipt of the grant notification. The “Electromobility concept for the district of Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge and its municipalities” is now being drawn up by EnergieVision Franken GmbH.

Die Wälder im Fichtelgebirge

Cycling

Werner auf einem Rad

Tasks

The existing cycle path network in the district consists to a lesser extent of modern cycle paths. The tourist aspect is also at the forefront of route planning. Both of these factors limit the suitability and attractiveness of the route network for everyday cycling (commuters, schoolchildren, provision and leisure). Small-scale cross-connections within the district and thus local connections between the municipalities are also often missing at present.
(Excerpt from the cycle traffic concept)

This results in the following goals for us:

  • Creation of an attractive and safe cycle path network that connects the main settlement areas and is suitable for everyday use
  • Integration and connection of infrastructure for basic services and everyday life
  • Continuous expansion of the route network
  • Integration and connection of railroad stations in particular in order to create modern mobility interfaces
  • Creation of the corresponding accompanying cycling infrastructur
Fahrradfahrer im Wald

Electromobility

Werner tankt an E-Ladesäule

The electromobility concept forms the strategic planning basis for the expansion of electromobility and the needs-based charging infrastructure in the district of Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge. The study period is 12 months. The concept should be completed by mid-2018.
The kick-off event on July 17, 2017 marked the official launch of the concept. One of the aims of the analyses is to identify the most suitable locations for a charging station infrastructure.
In 2011, 151,580 tons of CO2 were emitted by motorized private transport in the district.

In order to achieve the national climate protection targets in Germany, the mobility sector must make an effective contribution to reducing CO2 in the future.
Compared to conventional forms of propulsion, electromobility is considered to be climate and environmentally friendly, resource-saving and efficient. It therefore represents a central component of future developments within the sustainable mobility system.

Werner versucht an E-Ladesäule zu tanken
Elektroladesäule im Fichtelgebirge

This results in the following goals for us:

  • Gradual expansion of the charging infrastructure
  • Gradual increase in the number of e-vehicles
  • Determination of the most suitable locations for charging stations
  • Overview of current vehicle and charging technology
  • Concrete recommendations for action for different user groups

Contact

Jürgen Kromer
Climate protection manager

E-Mail:jk@idf.gmbh
Tel: 09232 9782 589