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Greens demand MVV membership: Oberallgäu in the fast lane for public transport!
The Greens in Oberallgäu are calling for MVV to join by 2027 in order to improve public transport and achieve climate goals.
Greens demand MVV membership: Oberallgäu in the fast lane for public transport!
The discussion about local public transport in Oberallgäu is gaining momentum. The district council faction of Alliance 90/The Greens has submitted a motion that aims to have the Oberallgäu district join the Munich Transport Association (MVV). This project aims to initiate more concrete accession negotiations with the MVV in order to enable integration by January 1, 2027. Christina Mader, the leader of the Green Party in the district council, emphasizes that the district is a little-noticed, unconnected area in Germany and is lagging behind when it comes to local public transport. “Joining MVV would not only offer more user-friendly fares, but would also significantly increase the attractiveness of public transport in our region,” she explains.
The Greens see functioning public transport as a decisive factor for the mobility transition and the achievement of climate goals. Three central points are brought into play for joining the MVV: the development prospects of a large southern Bavarian transport association, the technical expertise of the MVV and the concrete benefits for passengers. An example of this benefit could be a continuous ticket from Gunzesried to Munich's Marienplatz, which would make public transport easier for many commuters and travelers.
Reaction to Ostallgäu decisions
The Ostallgäu district's decision to end plans for its own Allgäu transport association is in an interesting context. Instead, Ostallgäu is also aiming to join the MVV. Both the Oberallgäu district and the city of Kempten respect this decision and are continuing their efforts to ensure strong local public transport. District Administrator Indra Baier-Müller signals that the current situation will be reassessed and options for a future-oriented network structure will be examined.
The Greens are calling on the district administration to use existing funding to create sustainable public transport in Oberallgäu. This would not only benefit the residents, but also increase the attractiveness of the region as a place to live and work.
Overall, these developments show that there is growing interest in improved local public transport in the Allgäu. Joining the MVV could be a first step in the right direction to promote citizen mobility while not losing sight of climate goals. The coming months will show how this initiative will develop and whether the Oberallgäu district can catch up with a modern transport structure.
For more information on these topics, you can read the articles from Mercury and Oberallgäu visit.