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The Active Citizen project summed up voting results, in which more than 171,000 Moscow residents determined how charging infrastructure for eco-friendly transport will be developed in Moscow courtyards.
Metropolitan Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development Oversees the "Energy of Moscow" project to develop charging infrastructure. Its key goals are to reduce harmful emissions and promote electric vehicles. Electric charging stations are already operational in nearly 100 districts of the city. Charging takes an average of 30-40 minutes. Electric car owners also enjoy benefits, including free parking and waived vehicle taxes.
"We're developing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at the behest of Sergei Sobyanin. We're installing modern charging stations in high-traffic areas, popular spaces, gas stations, and shopping and business centers. We're currently exploring the possibility of installing charging stations in courtyards. Currently, there are over 350 modern stations in the capital, and by 2030, their number will reach 4,000 across the city," he said.
Growing demand for green transport
The survey results showed that one in five respondents plans to purchase an electric vehicle. Among current owners of eco-friendly vehicles (two percent of respondents), there is a high frequency of use of charging stations: almost half of them charge their cars daily at modern charging stations.
Preferences of electric vehicle owners
Electric car owners who participated in the survey shared their habits, which is crucial for infrastructure planning. The most popular charging points were publicly accessible Energy of Moscow stations, private parking spaces near their homes, and other public charging stations operated by commercial operators.
City residents find it most convenient to charge their cars while at home. Given the pace of modern metropolitan life, half of respondents choose fast charging for their electric cars.
Where and what kind of charging stations do Muscovites want to see?
During the voting, "active citizens" shared their opinions on the placement of charging stations in residential areas. Thirty percent of respondents supported the idea. Most believe the stations should be located in a remote, designated area so as not to interfere with other traffic. Participants also shared their own ideas. Muscovites placed particular emphasis on comfort and safety, suggesting installing the stations under CCTV cameras to avoid blocking traffic, and away from play and sports areas. For courtyards, most residents chose fast chargers, which allow a car to be charged in approximately 30 minutes.
How will the survey results impact infrastructure development?
The Active Citizen project, in collaboration with the Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development, prepared the survey. The results will be integrated into the Moscow charging network development strategy.
Project Active Citizen has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined, and over seven thousand votes have been held. Every month, 30 to 40 citizen decisions are implemented in the city. The project is being developed by the State Public Institution "New Management Technologies" and the Moscow Department of Information Technology.
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