Baden-Württemberg's Mobility Act transforms transport with new funding and safety rules
One Year of Baden-Württemberg's State Mobility Act: Transport Minister Takes Stock
A year after the State Mobility Act (LMG) came into force, Transport Minister Winfried Hermann has assessed its impact: "The State Mobility Act simplifies the implementation of transport policy in Baden-Württemberg by providing clear rules."
Scan Vehicles: Efficient Parking Enforcement
Digital parking enforcement uses scan-equipped vehicles to record parked cars and cross-check the data against existing parking permits. If the information matches, the data is deleted; if a violation is detected, authorities conduct a manual review. The federal government now plans to establish a nationwide legal framework for digital parking enforcement.
Pilot projects in Baden-Württemberg—including in Mannheim, Freiburg, and Waldshut—have, for the first time, yielded reliable data on the effectiveness of scan vehicles. In small areas, such as the University of Hohenheim campus, efficiency is six times higher compared to traditional foot patrols by two officers. In larger zones, like the Heidelberg pilot, efficiency increases by at least twelvefold.
Streamlined Coordination of Cycling Networks
The LMG strengthens coordination between the state, districts, and municipalities to develop cycling infrastructure. "District cycling coordinators ensure that cycling networks are planned, expanded, and maintained in a continuous, safe, and cohesive manner," Hermann explained. "The state funds one cycling coordinator per district." Currently, 31 of Baden-Württemberg's 44 districts have filled these positions, with two more in the process of establishing them.
Easier Implementation of School Streets for Improved Road Safety
Under the State Mobility Act, public authorities must consider the mobility needs of children and adolescents when making transport-related decisions. Building on this, the Transport Ministry introduced standardized regulations for school streets in summer 2025 to enhance safety near schools. Municipalities and road traffic authorities can now design school streets and zones more easily and with legal certainty.
Boosting Public Transport with a Legal Basis for Mobility Passes
The mobility pass allows cities and districts to collect contributions from residents or vehicle owners, who in return receive credit for public transport (ÖPNV) season tickets. The remaining funds are reinvested to close service gaps and improve schedules. One city is currently preparing to introduce a mobility pass, though no final decision has been made. The state is supporting this pilot phase with startup funding so that other municipalities can benefit from the results.
Conclusion
In its first year, the State Mobility Act has already taken significant steps toward innovative and efficient transport policy, launching a wide range of measures to improve mobility across Baden-Württemberg.
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