SUSTAINABLE URBAN DESIGN

Bremen Best Practices

The City Municipality of Bremen a Hanseatic city in Northwestern Germany

A commercial and industrial city with a major port on the River Weser, Bremen is part of the Bremen/Oldenburg Metropolitan Region

2.4 million people

Bremen is the second most populous city in Northern Germanty and tenth in Germany

Bremen is some 60 km (37 mi) south from the Weser mouth on the North Sea.

SUSTAINABILITY AND

INNOVATIONS IN BREMEN

There are many examples of sustainability being put into practice in Bremen

The city distinguishes itself through its dedication on the entrenchment of sustainability into daily life

Solar and wind energy play a great role as do numerous

hybrid busses in the public transport system, the new

hydropower station and Bremen’s title of "Capital City

of Fair Trade". Sustainability is firmly established in the

people of Bremen’s daily lives.

Economical Sustainability

Economical sustainability is largely due to the universities and research institutes of Bremen

The strategic and thereby long-term unification of education and research with commerce is a pillar of economic sustainability

Whether it’s the Technology Park surrounding the university, the House of Science or one of the many networking events – in Bremen there are many opportunities for the transfer of knowledge.

Innovation and sustainability for

2020

Bremen’s mission statement for 2020

accords to the motto

Bremen! Liveable –Urban – Connected

Innovative and sustainable economic

developments will play a crucial role on

the way to the future

By 2020, Bremen would like to

Create the conditions in which expenditures

for research and development in commerce

and science can be increased.

Establish itself as centre of competence in

climate protection, efficient energy

production and renewable energy.

• A very energy and resource efficient alternative to urban sprawl

European Dense City

• Too many cars

• Lack of Public space and place for greening

• Parking a sensitive political issue

Problems

• Car sharing

Solution

1) CAR BOOKING & SHARING

Car booking can be done through call or

online system

Various mobile points are available where

the booked car can be collected from the

nearest station (43 stations in total)

USING 1 INSTEAD OF

OWNING 1

Reduce Parking Demand

Reduce the cost of Housing

700 private cars replaced by Car-sharing(3100 customers)

The Bremen Car-Sharer shows a reduction of about 5 million kilometres driven less by car (per

year)

Increase the use of Public Transport and environmentally friendly transport

Reduction of CO2 emissions of about 1.9 tons per year

Improve environment qualities of cities

Till now 1500 cars are replaced

By 2020,target is

20,000 car sharers

REPLACING 6000 CARS

Car-Sharing is a tool for sustainable and energy efficient urban development

It gives an alternative to car-ownership - and supplements the environmentally friendly modes of transport

It is a kind of 'mobility insurance' for cases when other modes are not sufficient

The integration into intermodal chains and into urban development is key factors of the further development

2) ENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL

FRIENDLY VEHICLES (EEV)

Term used in the European emission standards for the

definition of a clean vehicle.

The most severe exhaust emission standard for internal

combustion engines issued to date.

Clean vehicles to improve air quality

Bremen worked on increasing environmental performance

of heavy- and light duty fleet vehicles.

Economic incentives to switch to more environmentally

friendly fuels were implemented

Journeys of Bremen Citizens

60 % sustainable modes

Clean Diesel Buses

Since 2006, all new buses have fulfilled

the EEV emission standard and now

almost the entire fleet meets the EEV

standard

(Enhanced Environmental Vehicles)

Emission Bus Fleet Bremen

Clean cars

Compressed natural gas (CNG)- In January 2011, there were approximately 350 CNG

vehicles that resulted in a 60% decrease in NOx

emissions

- Partnership with gas provider

Electric- Partnership with energy provider

Collective Transport (Public Transport)

Easy interchange between different

Public Transport modes

- buses

- bicycle

- taxi

Cycling – Individual Transport Modes

Current share of cycling, 26% (By 2020,

target is at least 30%)

The bicycle is the ultimate zero-emission-

vehicle

‘cycle streets’ with priority for cyclists

Infrastructure

Cycle parking with good bicycle racks

(decentralised)

~ 2500 racks inner city

On-street bike racks

Interchange / Bike Parking

Safe storage 3,000 bikes at Central

Station

Bike-racks at all regional train stops

Advantages- reduction of space for cars

- better conditions for walking, cycling

and public transit

TRAIN & TRAM SYSTEM IN

BREMEN

Differences Between Train and

Tram Systems

TRAIN

• Heavyrail transport system

• Run on specialised track

• Separated from traffic

TRAM

• Lightweight rail system

• Run on lines that are part of the road

• Share space with road traffic

TRAIN SYSTEM

Hauptbahnhof

Main railway station in Bremen

Hauptbahnhof is located to the

north of Bremen city centre.

It takes about 10 minutes to walk

to the city centre.

Advantages of Train System in

Bremen

Internet Travel Planner

Public Transport Quality

Standards

Real-Time information

Displays + announcements

in vehicles

Integrated ticketing(37

operators – 1 ticket)

Punctual trains

Internet Travel Planner

Public Transport Quality Standards

Real-time Information

TRAM SYSTEM

Bremen Tramway Network

The Bremen tramway network is

a network of tramways forming part of the public

transport system in Bremen

The network is currently operated by Bremen

Tramways Corporation

As of 2012, the network had 8 lines, extending

over 114.6 kilometres (71.2 mi) of route (up from

110.6 kilometres (68.7 mi) of route in 2011)

Advantages of Tram System in

Bremen

Low floor vehicles Ease of access

Efficient service Broad network

Low-floor Vehicles

Convenient

Handicapped-friendly

Ease of access

Efficient Service

Broad Network

Route length: 114.6 km

Conclusion

Sustainable transportation is a durable,

adaptable and integrated transportation system

that supports economy, preserves the

environment and enhances our communities

Thank You!