Till: Stockholm, Solna, and Sundbybergs City Council
Pick-up truck restriction
In recent years, Stockholm has made great strides towards becoming a more sustainable, accessible, and pedestrian-friendly city. However, pick-up trucks present significant issues that counter our city's vision for a safe and green urban environment. We are calling for restrictions on non-essential pick-up trucks within Stockholm's city limits. This petition is motivated by the need to reclaim public space, enhance road safety, reduce emissions, and protect the environment. Join us in supporting this initiative for a cleaner, safer, and more efficient Stockholm.
Our Demands:
We urge the Stockholm, Solna, and Sundbybergs City Council to:
- Implement a Restriction on Non-Essential Pick-Up Trucks in the City: Limit the registration and use of pick-up trucks within Stockholm’s city limits.
- Enhance Regulations for Oversized Vehicles: Enforce stricter regulations on entering oversized, high-emission vehicles into city centers.
- Invest in Alternatives: Redirect resources towards expanding more affordable public transportation, bike lanes, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure in areas currently congested by oversized vehicles.
- Create Awareness: Launch a public awareness campaign to highlight the benefits of a city free from non-essential oversized vehicles and explain how reducing these vehicles contributes to a safer, more livable city.
Example:
Paris has implemented strict measures to reduce oversized vehicles in its center, including tripling parking fees for SUVs to €18 an hour. This discourages large vehicles, reduces emissions, and enhances safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Alongside, Paris has heavily invested in cycling infrastructure, resulting in 11.2% of trips now made by bike, surpassing car use at 4.3%.
Varför är det viktigt?
1. Improved Road Safety
Pick-up trucks are large, heavy vehicles with significant blind spots, making them particularly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. In collisions, these vehicles often cause more severe injuries and even fatalities compared to smaller cars, especially for kids. Reducing the number of large vehicles on city streets would create a safer urban environment, encouraging more people to walk and cycle.
2. Reduced Congestion and More Public Space
Pick-up trucks occupy an excessive amount of space compared to smaller cars. They require larger parking spaces and often disrupt traffic flow, especially on congested city streets. A city free from unnecessarily large vehicles would open space for bike lanes, sidewalks, and green areas, making Stockholm more accessible and enjoyable.
3. Environmental Protection and Emission Reduction
Large vehicles like pick-up trucks produce more carbon dioxide and pollutants than typical passenger cars, worsening air quality and contributing to climate change. Given Stockholm’s environmental goals and commitment to reducing carbon emissions, it’s essential to focus on removing high-emission vehicles with limited utility within the urban environment.
4. Efficient Use of Transportation Infrastructure
The city invests in sustainable transportation modes like public transit, bike paths, and pedestrian zones. Reducing the number of large, privately owned vehicles that take up valuable city infrastructure allows for better use of these investments. Instead of having large vehicles parked or stuck in traffic, we can optimize space for sustainable transportation, which is a critical step toward a more sustainable urban future.
5. Prioritizing People Over Cars
Stockholm aims to become a city that prioritizes its residents' needs and quality of life. By reducing the number of pick-up trucks and large vehicles dominating the urban space, we can create an environment that centers on people’s freedom of movement, safety, and well-being rather than on oversized vehicles. This approach makes the city more livable and attractive, enhancing everyone's quality of life.
Restricting pick-up trucks is, therefore, a crucial step toward building a safer, more environmentally friendly, and fairer city where space primarily benefits the people who live and work in Stockholm rather than oversized vehicles with limited purpose in the city center.
Stockholm has the opportunity to set an example as a progressive city focused on sustainability and public welfare. Sign this petition to support the restriction of pick-up trucks in Stockholm and help us build a city prioritizing people over polluting vehicles. Together, we can make Stockholm a cleaner, safer, and more enjoyable place for everyone.
Sign this petition to join us in supporting a sustainable future for Stockholm!
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