Greens: Making transport in Thuringia climate-neutral by 2040
The Thuringian Green parliamentary group wants to make the transport sector in the state climate-neutral by 2040. "A priority goal is for the transport sector to become climate-neutral by 2040," Green transport politician Laura Wahl told the German Press Agency. To achieve this, environmentally friendly transport must be strengthened.
Accordingly, the parliamentary group is planning a mobility law that takes into account not only local public transport, but also other modes of transport such as cars and bicycles. A holistic concept is required, said Wahl. However, she did not expect such a law to be introduced in this legislature.
"We Greens want people to be able to use the means of transportation that makes the most sense and is the most sustainable at all times," said Wahl. In many villages, however, there is currently still no choice - many people are dependent on the car.
"As legislators, we need to set a clear target and that target is climate neutrality," said Wahl. The state is still acting paradoxically in some cases, she said. For example, a partial four-lane expansion of federal highway 247 is planned, which will cost many millions of euros, whereas the Erfurt - Leinefelde railroad line is still single-track. This is a point "where a mobility law would define the clear goal of giving priority to environmentally friendly mobility", said Wahl.
On Thursday, the Thuringian Green parliamentary group plans to present an expert report with a concept for a mobility law for Thuringia.
The Green parliamentary group in Thuringia aims to include various modes of transport, such as cars and bicycles, in their proposed mobility law for achieving climate-neutrality in the transport sector by 2040. Despite this, some villages in Thuringia still lack sustainable transportation options, making car usage necessary for many residents.
Source: www.dpa.com
