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New local transport plan: Hanau relies on citizen participation and innovation!
On June 14th, Hanau will provide information about the new local transport plan, mobility measures and citizen participation at the Lamboyfest.
New local transport plan: Hanau relies on citizen participation and innovation!
In Hanau the signs point to a mobility transition! On June 14th, as part of the Lamboy Festival, a citizens' information session will take place on Freiheitsplatz. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., all citizens are invited to find out about planned improvements to local public transport. Councilor Isabelle Hemsley will open the event at 11:30 a.m. and emphasize the importance of measures for mobility infrastructure. There is a need for action, especially in view of the constantly increasing number of passengers. In 2024, Hanauer Straßenbahn GmbH (HSB) transported over 15 million passengers for the first time, a sign that local public transport services need to be optimized.
The focus of the event is the new local transport plan (NVP), which is to be implemented from 2026, as well as current topics such as the cleanliness campaign of the Hanau Infrastructure Service (HIS) and information from the city police. Participants can use display boards to find out about results and ideas from extensive citizen participation formats, in which over 1,400 feedback was collected from citizens, including workshops and online surveys.
New mobility concepts
As the current local transport plan shows, 10% of mileage has already been increased since 2019. These measures are not only a response to demographic developments, but also a response to the challenges posed by a growing population. City councilor Thomas Morlock has already emphasized that Hanau must achieve the public transport level of a large city in the future. HSB is planning, among other things, to strengthen bus routes that are in high demand and offer reduced or on-demand services in less frequented areas. Adjustments to operational stability and capacity expansions are planned from 2026/2027, followed by the introduction of a 15-minute service on certain lines from 2028/2029. The planned city-wide on-demand traffic in the evening hours will also be particularly exciting.
A significant feature of the NVP is the planned reduction of intervals in many parts of the city and better connections to new settlement areas. In Wolfgang and Großauheim, the frequency during rush hour will be optimized from 30 to 15 minutes. In Mittelbuchen the frequency will improve from 60 to 30 minutes - a measure that should noticeably increase the attractiveness of local transport. There will also be something new for lines 1 and 5 in Kesselstadt, which are to be upgraded by connecting them via Beethovenplatz.
Together for a city worth living in
The transport transition is particularly important in Hanau, not only from the perspective of passenger numbers, but also in terms of the challenges that exist in the area of mobility. The need to reduce climate-damaging emissions is more urgent than ever. The overloading of the infrastructure in private motorized transport not only leads to negative environmental impacts, but also to a declining quality of life in the city. Concepts such as the “Livable City” and the “15-Minute City” are intended to relieve pressure on urban spaces on the one hand and promote sustainable, climate-friendly mobility on the other.
In addition to the innovations in local transport, a rollator training course will be offered on June 14th, which will take place from 12:30 p.m. These offers are part of the city's comprehensive efforts to ensure the mobility of all social groups and to make public spaces more livable. With a clear strategy for the transport transition, Hanau shows how the city can be made future-proof through innovative transport concepts and citizen participation. Further information events are planned for June 28th in Klein-Auheim and Wolfgang.
Hanauer Straßenbahn GmbH has a long history since 1908 and currently operates 64 buses on a total of 13 lines with 180 stops and a route network of 116.8 km. With an annual mileage of 2.9 million kilometers, those responsible see themselves well positioned to meet future challenges and ensure mobility in Hanau.