Ban Cars Act of 2009
Rationale
Urban congestion and pollution demand bold action. Banning private vehicles and expanding free state transit will cut emissions, reduce traffic, and ensure equitable mobility for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Public Transport Policy |
Public transport priority (car restrictions in city centres; free transit)
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Ban private vehicles in all urban areas; free state transit network
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| 2 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Strict emissions standards with immediate enforcement and heavy fines
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Ban private vehicle ownership entirely; state transport only
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Public Transport Policy2
Vehicle Emissions StandardsProposer
Party
Common Ground
A Georgist party focused on infrastructure and the next generation. By returning land value to the public, we fund transport, housing, and shared spaces. We protect individual liberty, support young people, and believe lasting prosperity comes from fair access to land.
Core pillars
Charlotte Berger
Activist · Age 37
A fiery young orator with no prior political ties, Charlotte Berger captivates audiences with her visionary rhetoric, channeling her idealism into grassroots movements that challenge the status quo.
Timeline
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Draft1 November 2009
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Vote Open4 November 2014
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Vote Closed4 November 2014
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Did Not Become Law4 November 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 0 / 69 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 69
Bundestag
FailedFor: 0 / 650 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 650