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On Sunday, September 15, Düsseldorf's city centre will be going car-free for a day, marking the first such event in the city. The closure will take place from 11 am to 6 pm, as part of the European Mobility Week campaign with the theme "Walking" this year.

Mayor Thomas Geisel encourages citizens to seize this opportunity to test the mobility turnaround and explore the city by train and bus. Local institutions will present information on environmental and sustainability topics, including mobility turnaround, sustainability, alternative mobility, and traffic safety.

The information mile, located on Heinrich-Heine-Allee, between Grabbeplatz and Bolkerstraße, will be open from 12 pm to 5 pm, providing an additional opportunity for citizens to learn about sustainable mobility and alternative transportation options.

The car-free city centre is not just about the absence of cars, but also an invitation for all road users to experience mutual respect and consideration. The following streets will be affected by the closure: Rheinufertunnel, Hofgarten ramp, Maximilian-Weihe-Allee, Kö-Bogen Tunnel (exit towards the old town closed), Berliner Allee, Graf-Adolf-Straße, and Haroldstraße.

Rheinbahn, Deutsche Bahn, and regional trains will be free within the city during the event, making it easier for citizens to navigate the city without a car. Citizens who wish to participate can request day passes for free until Friday, September 13, 3 pm, at the traffic management office, Auf'm Hennekamp 45, or online at www.duesseldorf.de/verkehrsmanagement or by email at [email protected].

Residents with a resident parking permit for designated resident parking areas can use it to pass through the entry barriers during the event. The event aims to set a signal for sustainable mobility and offers citizens a unique opportunity to experience and perceive the city differently within the partial closures.

Kai Siebenäuger, the person responsible for the traffic department, is overseeing the organisation of the event. The event promotes environmentally friendly and emission-free mobility, aligning with the larger initiative to promote sustainable mobility during the car-free Sunday event.