Veloroute H20
Creator:
Bashar Zapan
Curator's Note
Updated: December 2022
This design vision is tailored specifically to Kiel, according to creator Bashar Zapan, but its underlying paradigm is universally applicable.
When we talk about rising sea levels and solutions for coastal cities it is important to blend the lines between shore and water to be able to use this growing surface. This concept visualizes the approach and shows how sustainable bike mobility can cover longer distances in coastal cities.
Abstract
Veloroute H2O is a sustainable public mobility concept connecting the two sides of Kiel city. Bicycles are a sustainable and healthy form of mobility; however, a bike can only go as far as the infrastructure does. Hence the need for an infrastructure that allows crossing Kiel’s harbour efficiently and reliably.
The ferry system is powered by renewable energy generated by wind and tide turbines installed along the shoreline. Therefore, Kiel’s residents can reduce their carbon footprint while celebrating the harbour on their daily commutes.
The VeloDocks connect the ferries to Kiel’s existing Veloroute network. The docks are surrounded by mussel farms that filter the harbour’s water, restore marine habitats, and provide material for the ferry’s pavement-like surface.
