Together with the Commission for Environment of the Commune of Niederanven, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the events and activities planned as part of the European Mobility Week, which will take place between 16 and 22 September 2024.
Working together towards the goal: Fewer CO2 emissions thanks to fewer km driven!
As part of European Mobility Week, the Commission for Environment will shortly present the alternatives to the car available in the Commune of Niederanven.
Compared with other EU countries, Luxembourg has one of the highest per capita CO2 emissions. Everyone can help to reduce them! But how can we help to reduce our CO2 emissions on a daily basis? Here are a few examples:
Example 1):
- By taking the bus for a week to go to work in the city (15 km), I reduce my CO2 emissions by 31 kg
- By carpooling for a week to work (35 km), I reduce my CO2 emissions by 71 kg
- By taking the children to school (+/-3 km) by bus in the morning and at lunchtime on the same day, I reduce my CO2 emissions by 2.6 kg
- If I do my shopping at the shopping centre (+/-3 km) by bike, I reduce my CO2 emissions by 1.3 kg
The reduction in CO2 emissions has been calculated using the average value for mid-range diesel and petrol vehicles.
Example 2):
Under the motto ‘less car - more fun’, let's make the most of Mobility Week and take the first step!
Information campaign about mobility offers in the commune
Search on HOPLR for people who share your way to work or school and form a driving community.
With carpooling you have company, save costs, and protect our environment.
Ride the bike to work! The Luxembourg-Echternach cycle path provides an ideal link between Niederanven and Luxembourg City.
Avoid traffic jams, take your bike!
Do you work in Kirchberg? Why not ride a bike to go to the office? The CO2 emissions for a mid-range car are 250g of CO2 per km in city traffic. So for a 15 km round trip, you generate more than 3.75 kg of CO2. At rush hour, taking the bike doesn't take much longer than the car, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions to zero!
The Luxembourg-Echternach cycle path passes through the commune of Niederanven and is close to all the towns in the commune: Ernster, Hostert, Niederanven, Oberanven, Rameldange, Senningen and Senningerberg! It's perfectly suited to cyclists, providing a safe link between the capital's network of cycle paths and Niederanven.
Did you know?
The Luxembourg-Niederanven cycle path largely follows the old route of the narrow-gauge railway that linked Luxembourg station to Echternach station, passing through Eich, Dommeldange, Senningen, Hostert and Ernster before continuing north-eastwards to the picturesque Mullerthal and Echternach region. Luxembourgers were so fond of this little steam train that they gave it a nickname, the "Charly".
Don't have a bike yet? Try Vel'OH, the bike hire network set up by the capital. The Commune is committed to this scheme and has set up 5 hiring points:
- Rue d'Ernster, Oberanven
- Charly's Gare, Hostert
- Water tower, Senningerberg
- Complex ''Am Sand'', Niederanven
- Rue Laach, Niederanven
Not sure if cycling is for you? Hire a Vel'OH without a season ticket for a day.
Pro tip:
The Mobilitéit.lu application can also be used to plan your journeys by bike. It includes all the Luxembourg cycle paths in the route calculations and will give you a reliable estimate of your arrival time. What's more, you can easily compare cycle journeys with public transport journeys!
The application takes account of real-time traffic. Here are some examples of cycling routes provided by this application:
- Charlys Gare, Hostert - rue Weicker, Luxembourg, 8.5 km, 40 minutes
- European Parliament - rue Laach, Niederanven, 9.7 km, 41 minutes
- Charlys Statioun, Senningerberg - Hôpital du Kirchberg, 4.9 km, 16 minutes
The Ruffbus Syrdall fleet consists of two electric buses (8 seats each), with a third electric bus also operating during peak hours. This is free of charge for residents of the municipalities of Niederanven and Schuttrange. The spacious buses have enough room for bicycles, wheelchairs and pushchairs.
As the name suggests, it can be ordered on demand.
The telephone number is: 28108-39
The bus can be booked via this number at the earliest 7 days in advance and at the latest 30 minutes before the desired departure.
The following information must be given on the telephone:
- your starting address
- your destination
- the number of passengers
- if possible, the return journey
The Ruffbus can be booked for the following periods:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 - 22:00
- Friday to Saturday: 8:00-1:00
The following lines can be travelled to with the Ruffbus:
- Entire territory of the municipalities of Niederanven (incl. airport) and Schuttrange
- Kirchberg: HRS clinic and rehabilitation centre
- Betzdorf: railway station
- Contern: Church square and Cipa St. Zithe
- Sandweiler: Church and sports zone
We ask for your understanding that the Ruffbus is not a substitute for a taxi service. It is intended as an additional alternative to the public bus services, so it may be the case that you are not travelling alone and the departure or arrival may vary by a few minutes.
FLEX-Carsharing by CFL Mobility is available in the Commune of Niederanven with two modern cars at two rental stations. The all-inclusive offer is available 24/7 throughout the year, and represents an efficient and sustainable mobility solution by virtue of the principle of sharing, be it for a spontaneous trip to the shops, a pre-planned excursion, or when friends and family are picked up from the airport, whenever an (additional) car is needed.
What does car sharing cost?
The cost of travel varies according to the subscription chosen. Included in the price are all accessory costs (petrol, insurance, maintenance, cleaning and service). The offering starts without obligation with the cheapest entry-level subscription ''Basic'' at no cost per month. As a bonus, every new costumer currently receives a 10€ travel credit to try out FLEX.
The 2 rental stations in Niederanven are located:
- in the center (rue Laach)
- at Senningerberg ''Charly’s Statioun'' (rue du Golf)
How can you use Flex car sharing? It's easy:
Register with your valid driving licence and credit card directly via the FLEX Carsharing smartphone app (download link: Android | Apple iOS) or via www.flex.lu. Once your driving licence has been validated, you can reserve the vehicle you wish in your area and at more than 60 other rental stations in Luxembourg. You can drive the vehicle anywhere in Luxembourg and the Greater Region. The car must always be returned to the station from which you started.
On the FLEX website you will find additional information about the car sharing service, the rates and vehicle offerings in the whole of Luxembourg. If you have questions or require assistance, please contact the FLEX team via support@flex.lu or by phone at (+352) 2883 3882.
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Cycle and win prizes? This is now possible with GoGo VELO, the new cycling campaign from Klima-Bündnis and ProVelo. Simply register, cycle and win! More information at www.gogovelo.lu.
