By 2029, the high-speed train connection between Luxembourg and Brussels will finally be reality. After numerous delays, the Mobility Ministers of both countries have confirmed the date.
Residents oppose the Bascharage bypas construction
For years, residents of Bascharage have been opposing the plans of the commune to build a bypass road. The municipality argues that the bypass would keep drive-through traffic out of the city centre. Residents however fear that the road will destroy local forests. Now, they took their fight to court. On Local Matters, Patrizia Arendt, president of the citizens' initiative Bigs, explains why they oppose the infrastructure works.
What's right: Speed limitation saves lifes
In Lyon, the number of road accidents dropped by one third since the introduction of the 30km/h speed limit. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
Municipal elections: VDL parties on mobility (pt.3)
To finish our round-up on the local parties' proposals on how to improve the mobility in and around Luxembourg-City, our last two guests to speak on Local Matters today come from the Pirates and the CSV.
Municipal elections: VDL parties on mobility (pt.2)
The time to decide has come. We have five days left until the municipal elections. On Local Matters today, we focus on the solutions that the different parties propose for the traffic problems in the city of Luxembourg. In this piece, we compare the ideas of three parties, the Democratic Party DP, the Green Party déi Greng and Mir d’Vollek, “We the people”.
Municipal elections: VDL parties on mobility (pt.1)
Exactly five days are left before the municipal elections on Sunday, it's time to decide. On Local Matters today, we talk about how the VDL parties imagine the mobility of the future. Our first guests come from the Luxembourg Socialist workers’ party LSAP and the Alternative Reform Party adr. Later today, we will add the other parties' ideas.
Municipal elections: The NGO ZUG's political demands
More space for pedestrians in the city and more accountability in local politics - these are the main demands of the Zentrum fir urban Gerechtegkeet (ZUG). In our interview on Local Matters, the NGO presents their political demands ahead of the municipal elections.
Support Ukrainians: Bicycles for Ukraine
In our interview on Local Matters, Maryna Bludsha, member of the Ukrainian NGO U-Cycle tells us about their campaign Bikes for Ukraine. You can help them by donating your bikes.
Local Matters: Luxembourg's critical mass movement
Daniel Erpelding, cycling activist and founder of the movement Critical mass in our interview on road safety for cyclists.
Local Matters: Cycling classes for adults
For Local Matters, we passed by at the classes by ProVelo where adults learn how to cycle.
Local Matters: Challenges in the city's mobility efforts
Not much clarity, little ambitious - recently, the mobility department of Luxembourg-city put their plans up for discussion - a heated debate.
Local Matters: The national mobility strategy
Faster connections, less cars, more public transport - in April, the Ministry for Mobility presented its strategy for the next 13 years.
Local Matters: Road safety in urban spaces
The collective Center for Urban Justice advocates for more equality in the distribution of urban space. In our interview, they explain why 475 crossings in Luxembourg City are dangerous for pedestrians.
Local Matters: Cycling in urban traffic
Daniel Erpelding organizes the Critical Mass events in Luxembourg. We discussed road safety for cyclists with him.
Local Matters: Cycling class for adults
Many people, especially women, never had the chance to learn how to ride a bicycle. The association ProVelo provides classes for adults.