Stuttgart Pedestrian Traffic Concept

Stuttgart is the fifth largest city in Germany and still walking accounts for 26% of all trips , which makes this mode the most important means of transportation after private motorized transport. Because walking is so popular in Stuttgart, the city has decided to make mobility more attractive for pedestrians. As a result of the pedestrian traffic concept developed in 2016, 14 main pedestrian routes were identified to have particularly high demand among walkers because they connect different parts of the city and are linked to public transport. 16 promenade routes were added to expand the offer and form an inner-city network of pedestrian streets. Both the design of the main pedestrian connections and the promenade routes focus on the comfort and safety of pedestrians, which is why they have certain characteristics in common: They are close to public transport stops; They include accessible and low-traffic urban areas; They run across attractive urban spaces with green areas and benches. Now the concept will be extended with the introduction of the so-called “Stuttgart rectangles”: bicycle racks, benches or signage will be placed within parking spaces to avoid obstructing pedestrians. This way, Stuttgart’s pedestrians can feel truly welcome in the city!