Mobility concept Aachen-Brand

Task definition

The Aachen-Brand district is located in the southeastern part of the city and, with over 17,000 residents, is the most populous outlying district of Aachen. Due to the designation of new residential and commercial areas, the district has already grown significantly in recent decades and will continue to grow in the future. These urban developments have led—and continue to lead—to a sharp increase in traffic volume and the associated traffic noise. Furthermore, the high traffic density and increasing traffic pressure are compromising traffic safety in Brand and causing conflicts among different road users. Of particular note here are the high proportion of car and truck traffic, the restrictions on sidewalks and fields of vision, the lack of bicycle facilities, and bottlenecks in the street space. It is therefore essential to provide special protection for the most vulnerable road users—such as children, adolescents, and older adults—as well as pedestrians and cyclists, without excluding others.

Concept Development

Based on the citywide planning for the VEP and taking into account the Brand framework plan, a mobility concept was developed for the Aachen-Brand district. This involved a highly participatory process, including extensive workshops as well as public walking tours and bike rides with residents. Young people participated through a youth conference. The results of the mobility concept provide the framework for the district’s future transportation development.

The development of the Aachen-Brand Mobility Plan was funded by Grant 439, “Promotion of Sustainable Mobility Plans,” from the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau.

For 39 proposals from the Brand Mobility Concept that can be implemented in the short term, the administration has compiled the current status of planning and recommendations for prioritization. During the district council’s deliberations, particular emphasis was placed on safe routes to school, parent drop-off zones, clear and accessible sidewalks, as well as improved crossings and visibility. The further prioritization and implementation of the individual measures will take place in stages.

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