Mobility and community structure – target for 2050
The long-term goals are carbon-neutral and sustainable mobility and a community structure that promotes well-being. In 2050, the centre of Lappeenranta will be a vibrant, dense and car independent area with good connections to diverse regional centres by various modes of transport. The city is an international hub for green logistics.
The resource-wise roadmap’s actions and schedule for achieving the objectives:
2016–2017
- Ride-sharing stops for selected routes
- Construction of attractive and comfortable pedestrian and bicycle routes
- Improvement of the cycling and parking network and examination of the bus routes
2017-2021
- Renewable energy filling stations and example-setting with city-owned vehicles
- Covered parking areas and maintenance points for bicycles in the city centre and park & ride in regional centres
- Use of recycled materials in the construction of the transport infrastructure
2021-2025
- CO2-neutral public transportation and autonomous taxis
- Covered accessible pedestrian city centre and transparent solar panels
2025-2029
- 80% of driven kilometres using renewable fuels
