Active mobility

Mobility

Active mobility

Active mobility refers to all forms of mobility that require physical activity. The most common are cyclists (possibly with electric assistance) and pedestrians, as well as micro-mobility.

The local networks of cycle paths will be coordinated to be connected to the national network so that the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has a network of cycle paths covering the whole of its territory. In this context, particular attention will be paid to the creation of cycle paths within localities in order to promote the use of the bicycle as a means of transport.

The Luxembourg government supports the "Amsterdam Declaration" of "Vélo Mondial 2000" which calls on governments to develop a comprehensive strategy in favor of cyclists. Such a strategy defined objectives achieved before 2010.

Objectives

  • a comprehensive strategy in favor of pedestrians and cyclists (concept of active mobility);
  • continue to expand the national cycle path network;
  • include pedestrians and cyclists in the 25/75% modal split;
  • develop the "mobiliteit.lu" mobility center;
  • create a new culture of travel (safety, health, quality of life) in the interests of climate protection: use the bicycle as a means of transport;
  • better coordination of all actors in the field and the appointment of a manager, a contact person for active and urban mobility within the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works - Department of Mobility and Transport.

Legislation (in French)

Loi du 6 juillet 1999 portant création d'un réseau national de pistes cyclables:

Extrait de l’article 1er – Attributions gouvernementales:

  • "Le ministre est autorisé à ces fins à faire procéder à l’aménagement des infrastructures nécessaires dont la réalisation est d’utilité publique."

Extrait de l’article 1er – Attributions communales:

  • "Les communes peuvent réaliser des embranchements permettant de connecter des pistes cyclables locales au réseau national. La réalisation de ces embranchements, qui ne font pas partie du réseau national, est d’utilité publique."

Extraits de l’article 3:

  • "L’itinéraire des pistes cyclables du réseau national est retenu de manière à profiter au maximum de l’infrastructure existante de pistes cyclables et de chemins forestiers, ruraux et vicinaux.
  • Les itinéraires sont aménagés de manière à éviter les conflits avec la circulation des grands axes routiers et au besoin des ouvrages de franchissement dénivelés sont réalisés.
  • Les pistes cyclables existantes ou à créer peuvent comporter des tronçons ouverts à la circulation d’autres usagers de la route que les cyclistes.
  • Les liaisons entre les différentes pistes cyclables ou tronçons de pistes cyclables et les embranchements vers des sites particuliers peuvent être intégrés dans le réseau national dans l’intérêt de sa cohérence et de la sécurité et du confort des usagers.
  • Des tronçons de pistes cyclables à aménager dans les régions limitrophes du territoire national peuvent à ces fins être subventionnés par le gouvernement.
  • Un règlement grand-ducal détermine les modalités et les caractéristiques techniques de l’aménagement des pistes cyclables du réseau national."

Actors

Regarding the legal situation of cyclist and pedestrian traffic, several actors are involved, namely:

  • the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works (MMTP) - Department of Mobility and Transport;
  • the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works (MMTP) - Department of Public Works through the National Roads Administration (national network of cycle paths);
  • the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning (MLOGAT) - Department of Spatial Planning;
  • the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Biodiversity (MECB) - Department of Environment;
  • the Ministry of the Economy (MECO) and the General Directorate of Tourism;
  • the Ministry of Home Affairs (MAINT) and the Grand Ducal Police;
  • the Ministry of Health and Social Security (M3S);
  • the Municipal Administrations.

Ministry of Mobility and Public Works (MMTP) - Department of Mobility and Transport

The Ministry of Mobility and Public Works - Department of Mobility and Transport is responsible for road safety on public roads. Through preventive and repressive measures (extension of the training period, point permits, administrative measures, etc.) the Department of Mobility and Transport guarantees compliance with traffic rules and prevents traffic accidents.

The working instruments:

The distinction is made between:

  • the obligatory cycle path;
  • compulsory cycle lane;
  • the obligatory path;
  • the suggestive way;
  • the cycling street;
  • the use;
  • the use of the bus lane;
  • the pedestrian area;
  • the sidewalk;
  • the underground passage;
  • the pedestrian crossing;
  • the road signs;
  • the public roads without sidewalks (inside or outside built-up areas).

The action measures:

  • construction measures;
  • signs;
  • bicycle parking;
  • educational measures;
  • bicycle equipment.

Collaboration between the state and the municipalities

Collaboration between the State and the municipalities takes place through the State Traffic Commission ("Commission de circulation de l’État").

Subject to prior authorization from the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works are:

  • mobility concepts for pedestrians and cyclists;
  • the introduction of a zone 30 on the territory of the municipalities;
  • an integrated mobility concept;
  • the general layout plan.

Examples of measures in favor of active mobility in Luxembourg municipalities:

  • creation of a network of foot- and cycle paths in Bascharage;
  • creation of a network of cycle paths in Mamer, Mersch and Esch/Alzette;
  • introduction on the municipal territory of zones 30 in Sanem, Schifflange, Lorentzweiler;
  • areas reserved for pedestrians and cyclists in the city center of Differdange.

Advantages of active mobility

  • fast over short distances;
  • good for health;
  • ecological;
  • minimal maintenance costs.

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