Frankfurt approves mobility master plan to drive sustainable and efficient urban transport

The Executive Board of the City of Frankfurt am Main has recently approved the report on the Mobility Master Plan. This sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) focuses on residents' needs and covers all transport modes—walking, cycling, motor vehicles, and public transport—while addressing ecological, economic and social considerations. It replaces Frankfurt’s outdated 2005 traffic plan and includes key measures for intermodal connectivity, traffic safety and logistics.

Developed by the Mobility Department in collaboration with municipal offices, specialist agencies, and with extensive public participation, the Master Plan was published in May 2023. However, it remained unapproved for nearly two years due to coalition disagreements, despite broad consultations involving policymakers, businesses, academics, and citizens.

With the magistrate's decision, the city parliament can now formally adopt the plan, allowing the Mobility Department to begin implementing measures with the municipal authorities.

Mobility Councillor Wolfgang Siefert noted that, like all major cities, Frankfurt must submit a sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) by 2027. He welcomed the political agreement and the coalition's additional motions reinforcing priorities such as public transport expansion, improvements to pedestrian and commercial traffic, and the digitalisation of traffic management. He thanked all participants for their contributions, ensuring public involvement was not in vain.

Once politically approved, the Master Plan will lay the foundation for a modern, efficient, and sustainable transport system in Frankfurt, addressing both current and future mobility challenges.

Author: Claus Köllinger
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