Meeting of the citizens' forum

Meeting of the citizens' forum

Aachen's citizens develop concrete proposals for the mobility of the future: The nine recommendations of the Citizens' Council will be presented at the Citizens' Forum on October 7, 2025.

How can Aachen create mobility that is fair to everyone - whether on foot, by bike, by car or by bus? This was the question addressed by the city's third permanent citizens' council. The result: nine concrete recommendations for a balanced mobility of the future. These will be presented to the public on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6 pm in Forum M of Mayersche Buchhandlung.

All interested parties are cordially invited to take part in this Citizens' Council conference, learn about the recommendations and join in the discussion. After the presentation, political representatives and guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk directly to the participants.

The proposals of the Citizens' Council show how Aachen's transport policy can become fairer, more sustainable and more liveable in the future. They range from digital offers and innovative approaches for cycling and car traffic to new impulses for local public transport. They therefore not only provide important suggestions for politicians and administrators, but also food for thought for the entire urban society.

Insights into the process

Moderated by the participation office Zebralog, the members of the Citizens' Council 2025 present their report. In addition to the substantive recommendations, the participants report on how the intensive exchange between people with very different perspectives has led to new ideas. It also becomes clear that the process of weighing up many different concerns, enduring differences and seeking consensus together is challenging - which is precisely what makes the Citizens' Assembly special and gives its results particular weight.

Shortly after the Citizens' Council ended, the Lord Mayor personally thanked the participants for their great commitment and dedicated work at an appreciative event in the town hall. She was particularly impressed by the high level of commitment and motivation shown by the participants.

On December 17, 2025, the Aachen City Council will officially receive the report and discuss the recommendations.

What is the Citizens' Council?

The Citizens' Council is made up of randomly selected Aachen residents every year. In three intensive meetings in summer 2025 - supported by experts - it developed recommendations on the question of what balanced mobility for all could look like. With this format, the City of Aachen creates the opportunity to involve citizens in political decision-making processes on a permanent and systematic basis.

The city administration informs citizens about the process and the implementation of the recommendations at www.aachen.de/buerger_innenrat.

If you have any questions about the Citizens' Council, please call Albert Halfmann on 0241 432-7223 or email buerger_innenrat@mail.aachen.de.

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