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Juist Island Ponders Motorized Transport Debate
Juist, a tranquil and environmentally-friendly car-free East Frisian island in Germany, is currently embroiled in a debate over the potential introduction of motorized traffic. At the heart of this discussion is the proposed Bimmel train, which could connect the remote airport to the village.
According to Mayor Goerges, a citizen's decision ballot is scheduled for Sunday, with 1,245 eligible voters. The ballot asks if voters are in favour of not approving any applications for motorized passenger transport on Juist. If a majority votes "yes" and this majority makes up at least 20 percent of eligible voters, the application will be considered approved.
If the request is approved, it remains uncertain how an airport connection could look like. In April, a majority of the town council voted to acquire a trackless road train (Bimmel train) for up to 150,000 euros. However, the concern is that if a motorized Bimmel train starts operating, other motorized vehicles might follow, such as waste collection currently handled by horse-drawn carriages.
Currently, the island can be reached from the village by rental bicycles and a four-passenger bicycle rickshaw. Juist, along with Baltrum, is currently a car-free island where horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, and handcarts shape island life.
Protest among the island's population is evident, with some advocating for Juist to remain car-free based on the 2018 island life space concept. After the decision, Mayor Goerges plans to assess the situation and discuss possible solutions with all parties involved.
For those seeking detailed or updated information on this topic, it is recommended to consult local Juist government or community websites or news sources specific to the island. The search results do not provide any information about a citizen's decision or outcome related to motorized transport on Juist island. None of the retrieved sources mention Juist island in connection with citizen decisions or motorized transport policies.
The introduction of a motorized Bimmel train could alter the peaceful, car-free lifestyle of Juist, as the potential airport connection remains unclear. If approved, concerns about the potential increase of motorized vehicles, such as waste collection currently handled by horse-drawn carriages, may arise.
Despite the proposed decision to consider motorized passenger transport, various advocates push for Juist to preserve its home-and-garden like setting and unique travel experience, remaining car-free.
