Security first: Tempo 30 zone on Max-Planck-Straße required!

Security first: Tempo 30 zone on Max-Planck-Straße required!

in Delmenhorst, traffic safety is again in the spotlight: The Council factions of the CDU, FDP and Bündnis 90/The Greens have submitted a joint application to introduce a Tempo 30 zone in Bismarckstrasse in the area of ​​Max-Planck-Straße. The aim is to increase security for all road users, especially for children and adolescents, and to significantly reduce the risk of accidents. This was emphasized by Kristof Ogonovski, the group leader of the CDU Delmenhorst, who pointed out the repeated accidents in this highly frequented area.

The application stipulates that a speed limit should apply to 30 km/h on working days between 07:00 and 5:00 p.m. This measure should not only increase traffic safety, but also not excessively affect traffic flow, according to Murat Kalmış. Marianne Huismann from Bündnis 90/The Greens emphasizes the need for preventive action to protect the safety of families in the street. With such a step you can have a good hand!

The advantages of Tempo 30

Tempo 30 zones are already common in many German cities and have proven themselves. They contribute to traffic acceleration, to increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists and to reduce noise and pollutants. According to [ADAC.de] (https://www.adac.de/verwecht/verkehrs-demalanden-deutschland/tempo 30-zone/), these zones are essentially found in residential areas where through traffic is rather low. The labeling takes place by special traffic signs that mark the beginning and end of the zone.

In the event of a tempo reduction, not only does the risk of accidents drop; The stopping route is also significantly reduced. Piece by piece it becomes clear that the advantages of Tempo 30 zones also go beyond traffic safety. They improve the quality of life in the affected areas and reduce the noise pollution significantly, as Deutschlandfunk reports. This is particularly evident in the increased resident satisfaction, which has been documented by the first introduction of such zones in Germany since 1983.

a comparative look abroad

A look across the borders shows: Cities like Brussels and Graz have recorded significant successes in reducing traffic accidents by introducing Tempo 30. In Brussels since 2021, the road fatalities have decreased by 55%, while in Graz 25% fewer accidents with personal damage were registered in Graz after the introduction of 30 km / h. Here it becomes clear that less speed not only leads to more security, but also improves the general urban climate.

While the German Association of Cities and Municipalities calls for more say in the order of speed limits, it remains to be seen how developments in Delmenhorst advance. What is certain is that the upcoming measures to increase traffic safety on Max-Planck-Straße will remain a hot topic. The talks in political committees show that these challenges should be met with determination. We can be excited to see how the Situation will develop in the coming months.