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Key elements | Vision | Scenario 1 No more private cars | Scenario 2 Delayed implementation of bike lanes | Scenario 3 Unreliable energy grid | Scenario 4 Mandatory teleworking |
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Mode of transport | Mainly bicycles for internal trips Mainly private (flying, emission free) cars and buses for external trips | Mainly bicycles for internal trips Public transport for external trips Autonomous shared cars for external trips | Cars are the main mode of transport There are no cyclists or pedestrians No use of public transport More shared mobility (carpooling) | No electric cars Fewer cars Bicycles are used for everything | Fewer cars Mainly bicycles or walking for internal trips |
Trip frequency | Increase in no. of trips | Decrease in no. of trips | Increase in no. of trips | Decrease in no. of trips | No decrease in no. of trips, but shift in type of trips Trips more evenly distributed during the day |
Shopping habits | More local businesses More e-commerce | More e-commerce | N/A | Local food production; more self-sufficiency | More local shops More e-commerce |
Deliveries | Centralized pick-up points | Home deliveries of goods | N/A | No deliveries because no e-commerce | Home deliveries of goods |
Village surroundings | Car-free zones and restricted heavy truck access More playground More social activities | N/A | Increased commuter traffic around the village Fewer citizens | Fewer visitors coming from outside | Increased social activities; more of a ‘village’ feeling |