Public Transport Priority Act of 2009

Proposed by Common Ground · fronted by Helga Kaiser

Opened

12 Jun 2009

Voting closes

11 Aug 2009

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Traffic congestion and pollution harm public health and quality of life. Prioritizing free, efficient public transit reduces emissions, eases congestion, and ensures equitable mobility for all.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Public Transport Policy	Mixed transport with subsidized public transit		Public transport priority (car restrictions in city centres; free transit)

1

Public Transport Policy

Previous law

Mixed transport with subsidized public transit

Public transport priority (car restrictions in city centres; free transit)

Proposer

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

Helga Kaiser

Activist · Age 50

999 social followers

A fiery orator with a working-class upbringing, Helga Kaiser blends sharp policy insights with an unconventional flair, captivating audiences while challenging the status quo.

🎓 Academic 🎭 Eccentric 🎤 Fantastic Speaker 🔨 Working Class Background

Timeline

Draft

9 June 2009
Vote Open

12 June 2009
Vote Closed

11 August 2009
Became Law

11 August 2009

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed

44Yes 0No 25Not voted 69 seats

For: 44 / 69 seats (63.8%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 25

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Common Ground Proposer	14	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Center	0	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Meritocratic Alliance	13	Yes	No reason given
Social Democratic Union	15	Yes	No reason given
The Christian Democrats	2	Yes	No reason given

Bundestag

Passed

416Yes 0No 234Not voted 650 seats

For: 416 / 650 seats (64.0%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 234

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Common Ground Proposer	125	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Center	0	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Meritocratic Alliance	119	Yes	No reason given
Social Democratic Union	130	Yes	No reason given
The Christian Democrats	42	Yes	No reason given

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