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SENSATION in Münster: Car-free city center – Who will vote for freedom?
Discussion about car-free city center in Münster. Presentation of the candidates and their positions on the 2025 transport transition.
SENSATION in Münster: Car-free city center – Who will vote for freedom?
The future of Münster is in the balance! A huge debate about a car-free city center is igniting in the shadow of the 2025 local elections. While most candidates boast an amazing vision for a city worth living in, CDU candidate Georg Lunemann remains the calming pole in the storm and vehemently rejects the radical idea of a completely car-free city center! According to ms-aktuell.de, his attitude could be perceived as catastrophic for the future of the city, because he describes such a vision as “too exclusive”!
But while Lunemann remains on the defensive, the others are entering the arena: the Greens, SPD, Left, Volt and other courageous factions are demanding more space for cyclists and pedestrians. A spectacular outcry from the city administration heralds a transformative realignment. Tilman Fuchs from the Greens is increasing the demand for a huge redistribution of road space and receives the support of a whopping 60.7% of citizens! Isn't that INCREDIBLE?
A look into the future: cyclists and pedestrians take charge!
With a mixture of conviction and urgency, Stephan Brinktrine from the SPD speaks about the urgently needed expansion of the cycle path network. The prospect of a car-free city center has never been so tangible! The urgency of this vision could hardly be greater: According to [strassenmagazin-draussen.de](https://strassenmagazin-draussen.de/muensters-altstadt-soll-weitgehend-autofrei- Werden/), we are faced with the revolutionary possibility of reducing CO2 emissions by a shocking 70 percent by 2030 and even making the city climate-neutral!
But wait! Critical voices are loud in the background! The CDU and FDP warn of the negative economic effects that this planned restructuring could have. They play out the horror scenario that citizens and retailers have to suffer, but the retail sector does not remain completely negative - they are looking for alternatives to accessibility!
- Die TOP 3 der SENSATIONELLSTEN Fakten:
- 150.000 Euro wurden für Planungswerkstätten bereitgestellt!
- Eine Umwandlung von Parkhäusern in Quartiersgaragen steht auf der Agenda!
- Ein privater Pkw wird nur 60 Minuten am Tag genutzt – was für eine Verschwendung!
The ambitious plans not only include improving the cycling infrastructure, but also the deployment of a mini on-demand bus that could revolutionize the cityscape! A comprehensive connection to the surrounding area is planned, with express buses and the longed-for Münsterland S-Bahn in sight.
Citizens’ opinions count!
The majority of candidates are firmly on the side of a car-poor dream, but the differences in implementation are dramatic: the pace, scope of zones and priorities couldn't be more divergent! Citizens wonder whether their voices are actually being heard or whether they are being lost in the clutches of the debate. Will we soon live in a city where the focus is on people and not cars?
Dr. Katja Martinewski from the LEFT asks urgent questions about the reallocation of traffic space. Did we have to wait that long? Changes are afoot, and the city seems ready to take charge! A car-free city center in Münster could be more than a pipe dream – it could be our new everyday life. Time is running out and the questions are clear: What if the city's bold plans are actually implemented? We'll find out soon!