M for Future - My Tram City Subproject 1 - Binger Strasse
Brief description
On June 3, 2020, the city council passed a resolution to further expand the tram network in Mainz. New routes are to be examined, planned, and implemented for the further development of the Mainz tram network. Comprehensive public participation is to accompany the planning of the specific tram projects.
The project is divided into the following sub-projects:
- Subproject 1 – Binger Straße
Closing the gap between Alicenplatz and Münsterplatz - Subproject 2 – City center
With development of Neustadt and central development of the old town (including Höfchen) - Subproject 3 – Connection to the Heiligkreuz district
Connection of the new Heiligkreuz district and parts of the upper town, Weisenau, and Hechtsheim-Ost, as well as connection to the university hospital - Long-term development of the tram network, including possible connections to the surrounding area of Rheinhessen (measure not yet started)
The "Binger Straße" expansion project will create a tram connection from Alicenplatz to Münsterplatz via Binger Straße. This will provide lasting relief for the main station as a hub for local public transport.
Citizen and resident participation
In the Binger Straße subproject, three externally moderated workshops were held to involve local residents and interest groups. As a result, the requirements regarding accessibility to the properties and delivery and loading zones were optimized. The fair distribution of traffic areas for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians was also part of the participation formats. The results can be found on the Mainz Mobility project page (opens in a new tab).
Affected urban area
Mainz Old Town
Planned planning and implementation period
Construction begins on June 24, 2024, commissioning in 2026
Expected costs
The costs cannot be estimated at this time.
Current processing status (February 20, 2026)
Participation of residents/business owners
- July 14, 2021 – Digital participation workshop
- October 6, 2021 – In-person participation
- March 16, 2022 – In-person participation
- April 12, 2022 – Digital public information
- May 15, 2024 – Presentation of the construction process
- Since September 2024 – Information container on Münsterplatz as a contact point
Planning approval
- March 6, 2023 – Submission of the application for planning approval
- May 22, 2023 to June 23, 2023 – Display of planning documents for public inspection
- June 23, 2023 – End of the publication period
- July 24, 2023 – End of the objection period
- April 30, 2024 – Planning approval decision (building permit)
Further information
- Mainz Mobility project page (opens in a new tab)
- 1327/2023 Statement by the City of Mainz as part of the planning approval procedure for closing the tramway gap through Binger Straße (opens in a new tab)
- 1520/2022 Extension of the Mainz streetcar network - closing the gap in Binger Straße between Alicenplatz and Münsterplatz; here: Completion of the design planning; acknowledgement of the initiation of the planning approval procedure (opens in a new tab)
- 0314/2022 Closing of the Binger Straße tramway gap; status of preliminary planning and decision on further procedure (opens in a new tab)
- 0925/2020 Binger-Straße streetcar section (CDU) (opens in a new tab)
Political decision on the project
Responsibility/Contact
Department V – Environment and Mobility
City Planning Office (61)
stadtplanungsamtstadt.mainzde
Mainz Mobility
zukunftmainzer-mobilitaetde
www.m-wie-zukunft.de (opens in a new tab)