Description
In Tampere, climate emissions from transport are mainly caused by road traffic. Tampere residents make about 38% of their journeys by car. Since the population of the city and the whole region is growing rapidly, mobility cannot in the future rely on private cars due to emissions and the limited space in the city centre. In 2023, sustainable modes of transport accounted for 62% of modes of transport. The city’s goal is for them to reach 69% by 2030.
Public transport, walking and cycling will all be priorities in the development of the transport system. Increasing sustainable modes of transport will require sustainable and determined action and the allocation of resources for the development of the transport system to improve the conditions for public transport and pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Public transport services in the region will be developed so that they can respond to the growth in demand for services in accordance with the objectives. The tramway is the single most significant project in terms of developing the public transport system, as it will lighten the climate burden by decreasing the energy consumed in traffic and using electricity instead of oil. Further-more, the tramway will create a framework for sustainable land use while promoting a smart transport system that develops smooth travel chains and new services for mobility.
Car sharing, the development of autonomous traffic and city bikes will complement a sustain-able transport system and reduce the need for private cars. Changes in weather conditions must be anticipated in order to keep future mobility and traffic smooth. In order to adapt to climate change, things such as the impact of abundant snowfall on streets and service shifts and communicating about them must be prepared for.