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Ton calls for the A39: That's how important the traffic artery is for Uelzen!
Economics Minister Tonne discusses current topics such as the A39, transport and renewable energies at the Uelzen business evening.
Ton calls for the A39: That's how important the traffic artery is for Uelzen!
Economics Minister Grant Hendrik Tonne caused a stir at the first economic evening in the Uelzen district hall. The evening, which took place under the motto “Grill and Dialogue”, brought together over 60 entrepreneurs, managing directors, members of the state parliament and administrative officials. Tonne succeeded Olaf Lies, who is now Prime Minister. On this occasion, he emphasized the urgency of a high-performance transport network, in particular the long-discussed Autobahn 39 between Wolfsburg and Lüneburg. az-online.de reports that he primarily called for planning and approval to be accelerated in order to meet the expectations of the population.
What will happen to the A39? Tonne described the motorway as a necessary traffic artery and criticized Deutsche Bahn, which is opposed to the new route between Hamburg and Hanover. At a time when transport infrastructure is constantly in focus, the A39 became the central topic of the evening. The minister also emphasized the importance of improved energy infrastructure and an accelerated planning process to reduce unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.
Energy and climate protection in focus
Things became particularly exciting when Tonne commented on renewable energies. He spoke out in favor of the regional use of locked-down electricity from wind and solar power and underlined the key role that Lower Saxony plays in the German energy transition. Such initiatives are essential to achieve climate goals. It seems as if the Minister of Economic Affairs is trying to promote the balance between economic growth and ecological awareness.
At the same time, however, the A39 is also criticized. The Lüneburg Climate Collective is calling for all new highway construction projects to be stopped immediately. On the occasion of the discussions on the first construction phase of the A39 on June 22, 2023 in Adendorf, where a doubling of road space for the A39 is planned, the group sees itself as part of an international climate movement. While Tonne focuses on transport infrastructure, critics warn that new highways could violate climate justice and endanger nature reserves. Your alternative demand? Comprehensive and barrier-free public transport instead of new roads. luene-blog.de highlights the concerns associated with the construction of the A39.
The mobility transition as a question of the future
The discussion about the A39 is in the context of a broader mobility transition, which is of great importance not only in Lower Saxony, but also nationwide. A study by Fraunhofer IESE, carried out on behalf of DB Regio AG, found that the bus is highlighted as a sustainable mobility option. These findings are particularly important because many people in rural and suburban regions still rely on their own car despite the climatic challenges. Factors such as poor timing and high fares play a crucial role. iese.fraunhofer.de shows that the bus must find its place in the mobility landscape in order to transport people sustainably in the future.
Ultimately, it will be exciting to see how politicians respond to the combination of growing infrastructure and citizens' legitimate concerns. The discussions at the business evening ended comfortably with beer, bratwurst and salad, but the challenges facing the region are anything but small.