Using a case study, describe a successful sustainable transport scheme

In Freiburg, sustainable and efficient transport has been developepd with the introuction of 500km of cycle lanes. The significantly reduces CO2 emissions in the city and encourages a sustainable method of transport. Predestrianised areas make it safer in the centre and encourages people to walk, reducing the amount of traffic on the road. A new city rail system is helping to reduce congestion too and is accessbile to 65% of the citizens. The reduction of cars on the road makes public transport journeys quicker and more efficient. The Breisgan - S - Bahn is integrated with the other transport systems and allows faster journeys for commuters from far away. 

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