Enhancing Mobility!
In the race for Düsseldorf's mayoral seat, Dr. Stephan Keller is leading the runoff election by around eight percent, according to the latest polls. Keller, a candidate known for his focus on mobility shift in large cities, has been campaigning for a more cycling-friendly Düsseldorf.
Keller aims to realize the cycling main network, a concept for 300 km of cycle paths in Düsseldorf, over the next five years. He believes that cycling paths require balancing decisions and redistributing public road space. Sensible Park & Ride spaces outside the city need to be created before construction begins.
The candidate also plans to expand the Rheinbahn track network and realize the new lines promised in 2014. He wants to link the municipal public order service and enhance the digital hub of Düsseldorf with a comprehensive fiber-optic network for the new 5G mobile standard. Quick, ready-to-build plans are needed to claim funding from federal and state governments.
However, Keller has faced criticism and hate comments on digital campaign channels. Despite this, he has conducted well-received live chats on Facebook with up to 160 participants.
If Keller does not win the election, he believes he can put a stable council alliance on its feet. He is open to a black-red coalition in the council, in addition to a black-green majority.
The campaign for the Düsseldorf mayoral election has shifted more into the digital realm due to the Corona pandemic. The outcome of the first round was unexpected, as six months ago, such an outcome was not imaginable.
It is important to note that a detailed comparison of Keller's transport and cycling infrastructure policy approach compared to his competitor Thomas Geisel is not readily available in the search results. To gain a comprehensive understanding of their policy positions, it is recommended to consult recent local news sources, candidate websites, or official campaign materials covering Düsseldorf mayoral candidates' platforms on transport and cycling infrastructure.
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