Healthy and Efficient Mobility

In addressing the mobility challenge, the Brussels-Capital Region has chosen to align the development of its mobility plan with users' needs. This approach ensures tailored, convenient, and integrated mobility solutions, enabling individuals to choose the most effective mode of transportation for every journey. The mobility issue in Brussels should not solely revolve around the challenge of infrastructure overwhelmed by (car) traffic.

We aim to transform the region into a multipolar metropolis where the complementarity of usage and functions promotes the quality of urban life and enhances the well-being of residents. These transformations will lead to new needs and mobility habits.

To achieve these objectives, the region will reevaluate neighbourhood mobility, redesign public spaces to favour active transportation and public transit, align mobility services, and promote modal shifts. A gender-sensitive approach will be developed for the entire mobility policy. We aim to ensure that social challenges are reduced, not exacerbated, by our mobility policy. Some of the tools to achieve this include promoting active modes of transportation and making substantial investments in public transportation to guarantee basic mobility for everyone.

• Priority: The Regional Mobility Plan ‘Good Move’ was included in the briefing for the Social Partners, who have already provided advice on it. In addition, specific (shared) initiatives have been included that the Region aims to work on with the Social Partners.
• Leading Minister(s): Minister responsible for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety.
• Associated Minister(s): Minister responsible for climate transition, environment, energy, and participatory democracy.
• Partners: BM, MIVB, and Parking + Brussels municipalities + members of the Regional Mobility Commission.
• Steering Committee: BM, MIVB, and Parking + Brussels municipalities + members of the Regional Mobility Commission.

City 30 – reducing the general speed limit to 30 km/h within neighbourhoods and 50 km/h on certain main axes will enhance traffic safety and flow while reducing traffic congestion. In neighbourhoods with reduced car traffic, economic activity will increase.

The introduction and implementation of loopholes – creation of low-traffic, quiet and accessible neighbourhoods.

Renewal of major public spaces – reclaiming public space to improve its quality and urban vitality.

Leading authority: Minister for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety

1. Optimisation – better allocation of available public space in favour of active modes of transportation and public transit, more efficient use of existing infrastructure
2. Development – creating networks for various modes of transportation and redesigning major urban arteries in a multimodal manner. This will result in the redesign of urban structuring routes with better integration into the urban context, improving the quality of public space, reducing the impact of car traffic and associated nuisances, and promoting alternative modes of transportation, including creating pedestrian boulevards and an essential cycling network (FietsPlus and FietsComfort).
3. The tram network will be expanded by further developing lines 9 and 3. From 2024, new tram lines will run to Tour & Taxis and Nederover-Heembeek.Tram 7 will also be connected to Rochefort Square before 2024. New additional trams will be introduced: buses 95 and 49, the Médiapark, extensions on tram 8, and exclusive transit rights for parts of trams 92 and 55. The new trams will also be introduced in the future in the Médiapark. The Bus Plan will be gradually implemented further, with increased service on existing lines operational by 2022.Lines 95 and 49 will be transferred to HQPT while awaiting conversion. The same applies to line 71.
4. During this legislative term, the metro between North and Albert will be constructed.
5. Management and Maintenance – ensuring the service level of various networks through a preventive management plan and regular maintenance of infrastructure, networks, and equipment.

Leading Authorities: Minister for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety

Integration of digital and physical mobility services (information, ticketing, fares). Develop Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and support shared mobility services.

Improve the quality of public transportation networks and services to ensure the best readability and accessibility.

Enhance the interconnection of various services and intermodality by developing transfer nodes.

Leading authorities: Minister for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety

Urban development to influence the structure of the overall demand for travel and help address traffic congestion.

A thorough review of parking management, pricing, and (traffic) taxation to discourage the use and ownership of private vehicles.

Strengthening awareness and support measures for behavioural change and proactively supporting generators of travel behaviour change.

Leading authority: Minister responsible for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety

Strong governance and proper resources to ensure the effective implementation of actions within the Good Move plan. This requires establishing an appropriate organisational structure that clearly defines the roles and competencies of each institution and operator (private and public) in plan implementation.

Interdisciplinary cooperation among services and administrations involved in mobility, structural collaboration with other levels of government (municipalities, other regions, federal, Europe), and other public and private stakeholders.

A participatory and responsible approach to determining and implementing actions. Implement an appropriate system of oversight and sanctions.

Leading authority: Minister responsible for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety

Data management – improved data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

Anticipating innovation – ongoing and proactive technological monitoring based on shared experience and knowledge.

Transparency – continuous and effective communication on the implementation and achievements of mobility policy and the objectives of the Regional Mobility Plan.

Leading authority: Minister responsible for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety

Collaborate with social partners to strengthen corporate mobility plans to reduce the pressure on commuting.

The goal is to reduce the use of private cars in favour of active modes of transportation and public transit while decreasing the number of single-occupant car commutes (carpooling).

Corporate mobility plans have had an effect since their introduction in 2004. To account for changes in mobility, such as telecommuting, cycling, and the electrification of the vehicle fleet, the obligations related to corporate mobility plans will be updated in collaboration with BruPartners.

Leading authority: Minister responsible for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety

Work with social partners to further develop and strengthen corporate delivery plans to optimise supply and collection in ideal conditions, reduce costs for companies, and mitigate the negative impact of deliveries on emissions, traffic congestion, and road safety.

Partner with BruPartners to explore alternative methods to streamline, enhance efficiency, and green the delivery process in the Brussels-Capital Region.

Leading authority: Minister responsible for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety

In collaboration with public and private stakeholders, develop a new approach to promote shared use of parking spaces outside public roads, particularly for the benefit of residents. The priority is to share parking spaces in offices, shopping areas, residences, and schools.

Collaborate with BruPartners to examine how the proposed goals of creating park sharing can be achieved.

Leading authority: Minister responsible for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety

Conduct impact studies to develop mobility plans that limit the impact on businesses and residents.

Enhance communication and information systems for residents and business owners and promote mobility alternatives.

Evaluate legislation regarding the issuance of construction permits and involve BruPartners in this assessment.

Leading authority: Minister responsible for Mobility, Public Works, and Traffic Safety