Geneva petition calls for reduction in airport traffic

Tuesday, 19 September 2023 10:39

A petition was submitted yesterday to the Geneva State Council calling for a "drastic" reduction in air traffic at Geneva airport.

The CARPE association - whose full name translates to Regional Coordination for an Urban Airport, Respectful of the Population and the Environment - is known for its campaigns against the airports' capacity expansion plans.

The petition is calling for a reduction in the number of flights between 10pm and 7am on weekdays, and between 10pm and 8am on weekends. They managed to collect 1,800 signatures.

The petition comes at a time when 24 communes in Geneva, Vaud and France are still involved in a legal challenge to the airport’s new operating plan.

More from Bitesize News

Several injured in random knife attack

A man attacked several people with a knife yesterday afternoon in Zofingen in canton Aargau.
Push for Geneva to host song contest

Pressure is building to get canton Geneva to officially back the hosting of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Govt says 'no' to song cash

As the potential cities vie for the right to host next years Eurovision Song Contest, the federal government have made it very clear – there will be no government money.
Unusual snowfalls on high passes

Despite being mid-May, the higher ground is getting a massive amount of snow.
Possible charge for Lauterbrunnen

The picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is considering following the lead of Venice - and bringing in a daily charge for visitors.
Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured

Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.