Cyclists in Braunschweig's Kastanienallee: Only on the street!
Cyclists in Braunschweig's Kastanienallee: Only on the street!
In the Kastanienallee in Braunschweig, something is happening: From now on, cyclists can only use the road. This decision was made by a responsible committee and marks a significant change for cyclists in the region. News38 reports that this regulation is applied to the section between Altewiekring and Herzogin-Elisabeth-Straße. The background to this change is diverse and caused lively discussions in the city.
So far, cyclists have had the opportunity to choose between a narrow bike path and the road. But again and again there were conflicts between cyclists, pedestrians and drivers. Reports on dangerous traffic situations that have been documented by the police and concerned citizens have increased in recent years. The existing bike path, which was only 90 cm wide, no longer met the current requirements - a fact that only tightened the problems.new regulations come into force
In August 2024 there were first rumors about changes in the traffic rules, which, however, were not confirmed by the end of last year. In a vote that failed with 9 votes and exactly one voice, the committee for mobility, civil engineering and contracts decided to only have cyclists drive on the road in the future. Thus, the previously existing cycle path is now signposted as a footpath and cycling on the sidewalks remains permitted for children up to ten years, but only at walking speed.
The new rules were implemented in mid -July 2023 and have been made visible by corresponding signs and pictograms that are attached after confluence. These measures should help to make cycling more secure and more visible in order to ensure better integration into the overall traffic of the city. Regional Heut was emphasized that no comprehensive conversion was provided.
The views on this regulation differ. In a Facebook group, citizens express different opinions on the changes. Some shopkeepers are disappointed, while others support the need for more security and order in urban traffic. Overall, it should be noted that despite the conscientious considerations of this measure, no serious accident could be recorded on the Kastanienalle in recent years. Overall, the new traffic regulation should not only benefit the cyclists, but all road users. The police will continue to keep an eye on the situation, especially in view of the increase in e-bikes and cargo bikes that have changed the dynamics on the streets. Wherever movement and security should go hand in hand, it remains exciting how the new conditions will develop in the chestnut avenue. shared opinions in the population
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| Ort | Kastanienallee, 38100 Braunschweig, Deutschland |
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