Climate mobility plans are a new instrument from the Baden-Württemberg Climate Protection Act, which was passed by the state parliament in October 2020. Climate mobility plans systematically determine which projects can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and which measures are particularly effective. If these are subsequently implemented, high funding rates can be expected from the state. Climate mobility plans are thus intended to make an important contribution to achieving climate protection targets in the transport sector.
This new instrument is now to be tested in a pilot phase by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Transport using selected model municipalities. As part of the pilot phase, the model municipalities will draw up their own climate mobility plans and benefit from exchanging information with each other. The district of Ludwigsburg expressed its interest in drawing up a climate mobility plan in the fall of 2020. It now has the opportunity to enter the pilot phase as the fifth and final model municipality.
Preparations are currently being made for possible participation in the pilot phase and coordination with the stakeholders. The district municipalities have the opportunity to play an active role, contribute their concerns and projects directly and develop measures. "The focus is on strengthening cooperation in the area of mobility. We want to take advantage of the opportunity offered to the district of Ludwigsburg and the towns and municipalities by participating in the pilot phase," says District Administrator Dietmar Allgaier. Synergies with current and planned projects in the field of sustainable mobility and urban development, as they exist in the district and in the district municipalities, should be actively exploited.
In order to sound out participation and clarify open questions, the district has asked the municipalities for feedback by mid-April. The first expressions of interest have already been received. A minimum number of participating municipalities has deliberately not been set for the district of Ludwigsburg to apply for the pilot phase. All municipalities are invited to participate. The district of Ludwigsburg is aiming to win over as many municipalities as possible for this project.
The project will run for three years and cost around 350,000 euros. The Ministry of Transport will cover around 80 percent of this in the pilot phase. The district of Ludwigsburg is to provide its own contribution. Following the preparations currently underway, it is planned to consult the district committees before the summer break.
