Public Transit Policy Modernization Act of 2017
Rationale
Balancing mobility needs with budget constraints, the shift promotes equitable access while ensuring sustainable transport funding and reducing car dependency.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Transport Policy |
Public transport priority (car restrictions in city centres; free transit)
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Mixed transport with subsidized public transit
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Public Transport PolicyProposer
Party
The Christian Democrats
We are the CDP and we want to hold faith forever
Core pillars
Werner Weiß
Activist · Age 63
Once a rising star in the diplomatic corps, Werner Weiß leveraged his strategic mind and deep connections to become a kingmaker behind the scenes, though his refusal to bend to corporate pressure has made him a rare figure of unassailable integrity in the capital’s elite circles.
Timeline
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Draft3 May 2017
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Vote Open3 May 2017
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Vote Closed2 July 2017
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Did Not Become Law2 July 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 25 / 69 seats (36.2%)
Against: 29 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 206 / 650 seats (31.7%)
Against: 306 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 138
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 111 | No | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 165 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 134 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 66 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum | 30 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 6 | Yes | No reason given |