Managing traffic Flashcards
1
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Intro
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Freiburg is a city in German. Early 1970’s it was a city with major traffic problems, it now known as a city close to car free living
2
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Point 1
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A pass was produced which provided cheap transport in the city.
No. of daily trips increased to 26,400 journeys while the no. Of car journeys reduced to 29,000
Numbers using public transport doubled and car use fell to 46,000
3
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Point 2
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No more free parking in the city
Residents must pay for expensive parki passes
70% of journeys are now by tram
4
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Point 3
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Encouraged bike use
Bicycles have the right of way at most junctions
Over 500km of lanes and 5,000 parking spaces in the city centre
