Monheim am Rhein is a smaller-sized provincial city. Monheim has 45,100 inhabitants and its population is composed mostly of ethnic Germans with a share of people with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
It is highly developed with modern digital technologies in various areas, including transport. The area of interest covers about 10,000 people in the role of residents, commuters or tourists/visitors.
| Area type | Peri-urban |
| Area (sqkm) | 23.1 |
| City population | 45.100 (110.000 urban area) |
| CCAM solutions available | Yes |
| Partners, stakeholders involved | DLR, BMS |
| SUMP | No |
Geographical relevance
The city is situated in a temperate climate zone along the banks of the river Rhine within a lowland region.
The city is situated in a temperate climate zone along the banks of the river Rhine within a lowland region.
Cultural relevance
Its population is composed of ethnic Germans with a share of people with diverse ethnic backgrounds. Despite its size the city has a well-known cultural scene. The religious landscape is characterized by a mix of Christian denominations, Moslems, other smaller religious communities, and a predominantly secular population.
Its population is composed of ethnic Germans with a share of people with diverse ethnic backgrounds. Despite its size the city has a well-known cultural scene. The religious landscape is characterized by a mix of Christian denominations, Moslems, other smaller religious communities, and a predominantly secular population.
Policy relevance
As one of the first cities in Germany to endorse CCAM in public transport Monheim operates up to 5 autonomous shuttles and is Germany’s only autonomous fleet operation permanently and fully integrated in regular public transport operation. Germany is taking a leading role in CCAM and is a frontrunner in putting in place a new legal framework for automated driving to support the deployment of autonomous vehicles.
As one of the first cities in Germany to endorse CCAM in public transport Monheim operates up to 5 autonomous shuttles and is Germany’s only autonomous fleet operation permanently and fully integrated in regular public transport operation. Germany is taking a leading role in CCAM and is a frontrunner in putting in place a new legal framework for automated driving to support the deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Target user groups and stakeholders
Residents, commuters, tourists/visitors
City of Monheim am Rhein, TÜV Rheinland, VDV, Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf, Ministry of Transport for NRW
