Lucerne's Left Wing Calls for Exit from 'Grand Tour of Switzerland' Over Traffic Congestion
The 'Grand Tour of Switzerland' has sparked debate in Lucerne, with the SP/Juso faction accusing it of causing regular traffic collapses in the city's central train station square. However, the City of Zurich and the City of Bern report no observable increase in traffic due to the tour.
The SP/Juso faction in Lucerne has submitted a motion to withdraw from the 'Grand Tour of Switzerland' and remove all signs advertising it from public spaces. They consider the additional through-traffic generated by the tour 'negligent' and incompatible with the city's sustainable tourism strategy.
Switzerland Tourism, however, argues that the tour encourages longer stays and promotes lesser-known destinations. They highlight the 'E-Grand Tour of Switzerland' route that follows charging stations for electric vehicles, emphasizing e-mobility. The organisation does not track specific numbers for Grand Tour participants but notes that touring has been a global trend for years with extended stays averaging up to ten days.
Left-wing politicians in Lucerne propose removing the city from the 'Grand Tour of Switzerland' due to excessive traffic congestion. Meanwhile, Switzerland Tourism maintains that the tour promotes sustainable tourism by encouraging longer stays and visiting lesser-known destinations. The debate continues, with the City of Zurich and the City of Bern reporting no observable increase in traffic due to the tour.
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