Case Study: Permanent measures for sustainable transport - Groningen, Netherlands

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Synopsis

The city of Groningen has implemented a number of permanent measures in favour of sustainable transport modes:

• re-allocation of road space: plan 'Binnenstad Beter' (better inner city) which consists of the redesign of the inner city reserving more space for slow traffic and pedestrians,
• on-street parking regulations: implementation of parking garages to limit on-street parking,
• improvement of public transport: introduction of quick express lines to important commuter destinations,
• improvement of the bicycle network and extension of guarded bicycle parking facilities.

Target groups: all citizens
Fields: integrated approach / urban transport plans

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