Winners demand more money for public transport and cycle paths
Published: Sunday, Nov 24th 2024, 17:00
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Following the rejection of the freeway expansion by the electorate, organizations from the No camp are calling for a reorientation of transport policy. What is needed now is greater promotion of public transport and safer roads and paths for cyclists.
In a communiqué on Sunday, the environmental organization Umverkehr called for a moratorium on the construction of motorways. The money originally earmarked for highway expansion should now be invested in climate-friendly mobility.
Pro Velo Schweiz also called for the focus to be placed on safe cycle paths. The federal government should make a greater financial commitment in this area.
The Green Liberals echoed similar sentiments: "The way is now clear to organize our mobility with smart and more environmentally friendly solutions," said Zurich National Councillor Barbara Schaffner in a press release.
In the view of the Climate Strike Switzerland organization, the result of the vote shows that "fossil infrastructure" has had its day. The expansion of the A1 between Luterbach and Härkingen should therefore also be abandoned. This project was not the subject of Sunday's vote. It has already been approved and the main work is due to begin in May 2025.
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