VCD Verkehrsclub Deutschland e.V.

The Verkehrsclub Deutschland (VCD) is a non-profit, registered association that has been advocating for socially and environmentally compatible mobility since its founding on July 19, 1986. As an independent organization of civil society, the VCD works to protect health, climate, and the environment through a future-oriented transport policy.

The main mission of the VCD is to promote a transport transition that is safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly. The association represents the interests of all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users, and drivers, with the aim of creating mobility that does not rely on a personal car. The VCD advocates for mobility that is climate-friendly, free from harmful emissions, and livable[2][3][4].

• Information Dissemination and Education: The VCD provides information about current traffic situations and actions to educate and mobilize the public.
• Lobbying and Public Relations: The association engages in lobbying and public relations work to promote political and social changes that support sustainable mobility.
• Project and Thematic Work: The VCD conducts various projects and studies to develop and implement sustainable transport solutions. This includes campaigns and actions, such as the "Kidical Mass Action Weeks" and the promotion of car sharing[3][4].

The VCD has clear sustainability goals aimed at a comprehensive transport transition:

• Climate and Environmentally Compatible Mobility: The VCD advocates for the transition from fossil fuels to CO2-free means of transport and promotes the expansion of bus, rail, and cycling traffic[3][4].
• Safe and Healthy Mobility: The association works to make roads safer and more livable, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. This includes initiatives like the "Streets for All" campaign[4].
• : The VCD aims for mobility that is accessible and affordable for all people, regardless of their social status or place of residence[2][3].