{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"da.news","provider_url":"https:\/\/da.news\/en\/","title":"Mobility in cities - da.news","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gMaCiFyeBd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/da.news\/en\/mobility-in-cities\/\">Mobility in cities<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/da.news\/en\/mobility-in-cities\/embed\/#?secret=gMaCiFyeBd\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#x201C;Mobility in cities&#x201D; &#x2013; da.news\" data-secret=\"gMaCiFyeBd\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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In 2023, Darmstadt residents covered almost three-quarters of their journeys (73 percent) using these environmentally friendly modes of transport. The share of environmentally friendly transport is even higher for journeys within the city limits, at 81 percent. The shares of walking and cycling, in particular, have seen significant increases: Pedestrian traffic rose from 28 to 32 percent between 2012 and 2023, and cycling from 17 to 27 percent. The growth of these modes of transport is primarily due to the shift away from private motorized transport, whose share of the modal split decreased from 37 to 27 percent during the aforementioned period. In contrast, public transport saw a percentage decrease from 18 to 14 percent, possibly still attributable to the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public transport in Darmstadt was also hampered in 2023 by a lack of spare parts for tram vehicles, extensive construction work, and a shortage of drivers. These factors were significantly reduced during 2024. Furthermore, with the nationwide introduction of the Deutschlandticket (Germany Ticket), increasing passenger numbers and a positive impact on the further development of public transport within the integrated transport system can be expected. The vast majority of respondents enjoy cycling (75 percent) or walking (85 percent). 59 percent like using public transport, while 60 percent prefer using a car. \u201cThe results clearly show that new services are not only being accepted, but are also contributing to a shift in traffic patterns. A high-performing public transport system and attractive cycling routes are crucial for ensuring smooth and efficient traffic flow. Our measures always have an impact on the entire transport system. They create more space for everyone to get around. Every single mode of transport benefits when alternatives are well-developed. This is a core principle of modern mobility planning,\u201d explains Head of Mobility Paul Georg Wandrey. \u201cTo ensure that traffic continues to flow smoothly in the future, we must continuously develop our system in light of increasing traffic volumes. Promoting sustainable mobility makes an important contribution to traffic peace by harmonizing the needs of all road users.\u201d Wandrey emphasizes the connection between the shift to alternative modes of transport and the recently observed reduction in traffic congestion in Darmstadt. \u201cIt is clear that investments in public transport and cycling infrastructure also benefit motorists. The more people switch to bicycles or trains, the smoother motorized traffic can flow. This creates a positive feedback loop from which everyone ultimately benefits,\u201d explains Wandrey. The study further reveals that the average number of trips made has remained almost constant since 2013. In 2023, people with reduced mobility made an average of 2.4 trips per day (2013: 2.2), while mobile individuals made 3.8 trips per day (2013: 3.8). Trip frequency does not differ significantly between age groups, although children and young people under 16 are slightly less mobile than adults (averaging 3.1 and 3.4 trips per day, respectively). Slightly more than 20 percent of the working population now work from home full-time and do not commute. On average, Darmstadt residents currently have access to 2.1 bicycles and 0.9 cars per household. Thirty percent of households do not own a car (2013: 24 percent); among single-person households, this figure rises to more than half, depending on the age group. The \"Mobility in Cities\" study is conducted every five years by the TU Dresden as a survey of a representative group of Darmstadt residents. This allows for conclusions to be drawn about the effectiveness of political and transport planning measures and about societal mobility trends. (DARMSTADT \u2013 PSD \/ stip)"}