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The picturesque car-free island of Juist, located off the northwest coast of Germany, is on the brink of a significant decision. This Sunday, the island's 1,245 eligible voters will cast their ballots to decide the future of motorized passenger transport on Juist.
At the heart of the debate is a proposal to introduce a Bimmelbahn, a trackless road train, to connect the remote four-kilometer airport to the village. The town council voted in favour of purchasing such a Bimmelbahn for up to 150,000 euros in April.
However, the search results yield no information regarding the outcome of the citizen's decision on this matter. None of the results mention Juist in this context, or describe any related citizen decision or event. As such, it is not possible to answer what the outcome of the citizen’s decision on motorized traffic on Juist was, as of the current data.
If the request is granted, the future airport connection remains undecided. It is also worth noting that concerns have been raised that the introduction of a motorized Bimmelbahn could lead to other motorized vehicles, such as waste collection, being introduced.
Mayor Goerges has stated that the result of the vote corresponds to a council resolution and is valid for two years. If a motorized Bimmelbahn operates on Juist in the future, the island would no longer be car-free, except for emergency vehicles and vehicles for island protection.
The plan is to lease the train to an operator for a test operation of up to three years, initially with a diesel-powered train. However, there is no mention of any plans to lease a motorized Bimmelbahn or introduce a diesel-powered train in the near future.
It is important to note that, apart from bicycles, handcarts, emergency vehicles, and vehicles for island protection, no motorized passenger transport is currently allowed on Juist. The island, along with Baltrum, is an East Frisian island where horse-drawn carriages still shape island life.
There is protest among the island population, who argue that Juist should remain car-free as per its 2018 life space concept. Mayor Goerges has pledged to "sound out the situation with all parties involved and discuss possible solutions" after the decision.
The citizens are deciding whether to approve any applications for motorized passenger transport, including road trains and electric vehicles, on Juist. The outcome of this decision will undoubtedly shape the future of this unique car-free island.
- The debate about Juist's future, involving the potential introduction of a motorized Bimmelbahn, falls under the umbrella of environmental science, as it concerns the impact of such a transport system on the island's eco-friendly lifestyle and climate-change initiatives.
- In the context of travel, decisions about the approval of motorized passenger transport, such as road trains and electric vehicles, on Juist can significantly affect the island's tourism, as it is a car-free destination that offers a unique experience.
- Regarding lifestyle and the island's commitment to remain car-free, the current debate about motorized passenger transport, including the Bimmelbahn, is a crucial aspect of Juist's environmental-science policies and its overall identity as a car-free island.
