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Wiesbaden 2030 traffic development plan

Inventory analysis and historical context

The Transport Development Plan 2030 for Wiesbaden presents detailed analyses and concepts to enable sustainable mobility - from walking and cycling to digitally controlled public transport solutions. Readers are given insights into the challenges and solutions facing the city.

As the central city of the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main metropolitan region, Wiesbaden faces a variety of mobility challenges. The analysis shows that around 48% of journeys are made by private motorized transport, while walking, cycling and local public transport together account for around 52%. The high proportion of walking - around 31% - is striking, while cycling only accounts for around 6%. The new development of the transport development plan has been underway since 2015 - a significant break of 15 years from the previous plan. This reflects the change in mobility styles and social conditions and, with a detailed survey of current transport structures, forms a solid basis for all future measures.

Goals, social participation and stakeholder involvement

The plan aims to turn Wiesbaden into a modern, sustainable and future-proof mobility city. In addition to the urgent reduction of CO₂ emissions and pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, the focus is on improving road safety. Measures at known accident hotspots and dangerous junctions are intended to reduce the number of serious accidents. The quality of life in the city center will be improved by reducing car-driven traffic and creating traffic-calmed zones. An inclusive approach ensures that mobility opportunities are equally guaranteed for all population groups - both male and female citizens.
The comprehensive involvement of different stakeholders is essential here: representatives from business, education, social institutions and the city administration as well as committed citizens were included in the interactive participation process. This close cooperation ensures that different perspectives, specific wishes and critical comments are incorporated into the plan, allowing practical solutions to be developed.

Scenarios for future traffic development

The forecasts are based on two central scenarios. In the reference case - the "business as usual" model - all measures already adopted and expected demographic changes are taken into account. The innovation scenario, on the other hand, relies on extensive, forward-looking measures such as completely emission-free local public transport, the targeted expansion of cycling and the use of modern, digital traffic management systems. Detailed comparison tables in the underlying documents show that the share of motorized private transport decreases significantly in the innovation scenario, while walking and cycling increase slightly. These quantitative differences, for example in the form of saved car kilometers and shortened travel times, underline the added value of the innovative approaches.

Impact analysis, technological approaches and challenges

The impact analysis shows that the planned measures lead to significantly improved air quality and lower noise levels - effects that have a direct positive impact on traffic flow. More efficient traffic management increases the accessibility of workplaces, educational institutions and supply facilities, which in turn also brings economic benefits. Modern digital control systems and intelligent traffic management solutions play a central role here: they not only enable dynamic traffic control, but also help to reduce inner-city search traffic.
At the same time, the documents point out potential challenges. These include, in particular, the financing of the extensive measures, the coordination of the players involved and public acceptance. Only a clear strategy for tackling these issues - supported by regular performance reviews and adjustments - can ensure the sustainable success of the plan.

Integrated action concept and adaptive management

All modes of transportation are taken into account in the integrated action plan. The expansion and improvement of footpaths and safe crossings promote pedestrian traffic, while the targeted development of a continuous and safe cycle path network strengthens cycling. Local public transport is being modernized through measures such as the electrification of the bus fleet and more frequent services. Intelligent traffic management systems and comprehensive parking space management will provide noticeable relief for motorized private transport. These measures are complemented by innovative approaches in freight transport to make commercial transport more efficient and environmentally friendly. The step-by-step implementation process - from short-term measures such as the optimization of traffic light circuits to long-term infrastructure projects - makes it possible to react flexibly to unforeseen developments.

Mobility is seen as an integral part of urban development in Wiesbaden. The strategic measures of the transportation development plan are closely linked to the objectives in the areas of housing, the economy and environmental protection. The result is a living and meeting space that meets the demands of a modern city and offers both citizens and residents a high quality of life. The combination of infrastructural measures, technological progress and the active involvement of all relevant stakeholders forms the foundation for a sustainable and future-oriented transportation system.

Civil engineering and surveying office

Address

Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 15
65189 Wiesbaden

Postal address

P.O. Box 3920
65029 Wiesbaden

Notes on public transport

Bus stop Statistisches Bundesamt; bus lines 16, 27, 28, 37, 45, X26, 262

Opening hours

Appointments by appointment only.

Information on accessibility

  • Barrier-free access is available
  • The WC is barrier-free

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