die Verkehrswende
Translation
transportation transition, mobility transition, traffic turnaround
Examples
Die Verkehrswende ist ein wichtiges politisches Ziel.
The transportation transition is an important political goal.
Für die Verkehrswende braucht es mehr Radwege.
More bike paths are needed for the transportation transition.
Grammar Patterns
((the transportation transition)) the transportation transition The transportation transition promotes local public transit.
Similar Words
Mobilitätswandel, Verkehrsreform
Etymology
From 'Verkehr' (transportation) + 'Wende' (turn, change, transition). Literally a 'transportation turn'.
Memory Tips
Picture transportation ('Verkehr') making a turn ('Wende') away from cars and towards public transit and bikes.