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Chaos at Volkspark: New plans for the HSV traffic solution!
Altona is planning measures to combat traffic chaos at major events in the Volksparkstadion. Waiting for parking spaces and buses remains a challenge.
Chaos at Volkspark: New plans for the HSV traffic solution!
Hamburg faces a real challenge next Sunday when Hamburger SV takes on Karlsruher SC at the Volksparkstadion. With over 57,000 fans expected at HSV and a further 10,000 concertgoers at the nearby Barclays Arena, there is a risk of traffic chaos that could overwhelm the city's already busy traffic routes. HSV24 speaks of massive traffic restrictions, which are intensified by several major events in Hamburg. The Hamburg Marathon in particular will result in numerous streets in the city center being closed.
The challenges for those arriving are diverse: Long waiting times for shuttle buses of up to 30 minutes are not uncommon. The distance to the nearest S-Bahn station is around 15 minutes on foot, and numerous parking spaces have currently been lost due to construction sites such as the A7 and S-Bahn closures. An HSV game has already had to be postponed by 15 minutes because traffic conditions do not allow otherwise. T Online reports that around 50 percent of the parking spaces have been lost and alternative parking options need to be examined.
New measures for a better journey
The situation at the Volksparkstadion has prompted the political parties Greens, SPD and CDU to develop a catalog of measures to improve the traffic situation. The authorities should find alternative parking options as quickly as possible, for example in Lurup or Bahrenfeld. In addition, a proposal to create parking pallets, or to put it simply, these are small parking garages, is being debated by the HSV itself. On weekends, parking spaces from nearby companies will also be made available for large events.
What is particularly noticeable is that local public transport was also identified as a bottleneck. Increasing the frequency of S-Bahn trains and shuttle buses is considered necessary, as is the use of longer trains. In addition to these measures, a pilot project for a magnetic levitation train to ease traffic was launched. This creative solution could provide a significant improvement in the long run. T Online However, emphasizes that regular reporting on progress in the Altona Mobility Committee is required.
Sustainable mobility and major events
Given the enormous number of participants at the event, sustainability is also an issue. Various studies on major events, such as goodride presented, show that at events such as Oktoberfest or Rock am Ring there is a very special challenge in organizing traffic in such a way that the environment is protected. Innovative approaches such as the use of electric buses and bicycle-friendliness are increasingly coming to the fore in order to make the journey more environmentally conscious.
So if the city of Hamburg pushes forward with its plans to organize traffic and implements creative solutions for travel management, it will be interesting to see how the situation will develop on Sunday. However, fans are already advised to allow enough time for the journey and to prepare for possible disruptions.