"Berlin is one of the few European capitals now that are still very car centric in the traffic policy. Cars have about 75% to 80% of the space that's available within the city."
"The proposed law is not anti-car but against the overuse of cars and the use of oversized cars in the city area."
"Changes would result in cleaner air and less noise, as well as creating more space for trees that would help reduce heat and contribute to better public health."
"Providing something that people actually want that's what helps."
Berliners experienced significant traffic congestion, losing 60 hours last year. Oliver Collmann, an engineer, advocates for a referendum to reduce car presence in the city center. The proposal aims to reclassify all streets within a 37-kilometer circular railway as 'car-reduced,' allowing private car use only 12 times a year. The initiative seeks to improve air quality, reduce noise, and create more green spaces. Collmann emphasizes that the goal is to address car overuse rather than eliminate cars entirely, while some experts suggest that providing desirable alternatives is key to solving congestion.
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