The current Brussels majority wants to drive motorists away without offering any credible alternative. Liberals, on the other hand, propose multimodality and a case-by-case approach rather than a sectarian vision of the city.
The situation is clear. People are fed up with Brussels' immobility policy and the endless fines the moment they exceed 30km/h, amid blanket speed limits, senseless concrete blocks and a lack of coordination in roadworks. In short, Good Move is the organisation of chaos. The plan pits road users against each other, makes them anxious, and slowly kills off shopkeepers. Getting around in Brussels has become hell.
We are calling for a reassessment of the 30 km/h zone on major roads, where 50 km/h would be more beneficial, mainly for environmental reasons and to improve traffic flow. Stop-and-go traffic jams emit more greenhouse gases and lengthen journey times. Nevertheless, since safety remains a priority, 30 km/h zones must continue to apply in certain places: near schools, sensitive crossing points and residential areas.
Furthermore, a modern capital must offer concrete alternatives and let users choose. Yes to the car, the motorbike, the bicycle, the scooter, public transport. With one absolute priority in mind: developing the metro, as in Paris, Madrid, London or Barcelona, which received European funding to build it. An underground means of getting around quickly with low pollution. At present, several municipalities lack this, such as Berchem-Sainte-Agathe or Uccle, despite being major gateways into the capital.
Finally, phasing out the combustion engine is essential. With electric and, in time, hydrogen. For a quiet, peaceful city where the air is pleasant to breathe.