Transport in Osnabrück: Iburger Straße becomes an environmental track!

Transport in Osnabrück: Iburger Straße becomes an environmental track!

Osnabrück, Deutschland - Today, on July 3, 2025, the city council of Osnabrück decided in an important meeting on July 1 that Iburger Strasse will experience a comprehensive redesign. The committee decided to set up environmental traces that are specially intended for local public transport (public transport) and cyclists. Supported by the factions of the Greens, SPD and Volt, the application found a clear majority, while the CDU, FDP/UWG, AfD and Mayor Katharina Pötter voted. The plan provides to set up environmental traces in both directions. OSCARIER should serve above all to improve the city-umland mobility to the public transport more attractive and reliable make.

A central goal of this measure is to relieve the dust bus lines from the surrounding area of ​​Osnabrück and increase safety for cyclists. Iburger Straße is not only important as a main road for cars and buses, but was also designated as a central route for cyclists in the 2030 cycle traffic plan. Especially in the section between Nahne and Rosenplatz, security should be a top priority for students. An additional aspect of this project is the installation of bus traces that are intended to reduce conflicts between parking cars and cyclists.

Tempo 30 as part of the traffic revolution

The debate about a general speed limit of 30 km/h on main traffic has been given new impetus. A model test that runs from May 2023 to the end of 2024 examines the effects of such a regulation on traffic. Preliminary results already show that speed offers 30 advantages: harder braking distances are shortened, noise pollution is reduced and the air quality improves easily. Lower Saxony plans to use these findings to present a nationwide initiative for Tempo 30. NDR reports that the majority of the Osnabrück city council and the city administration have a long-term introduction from speed 30 to support Iburger Strasse.

The introduction of km / h in 2024 is facilitated by the amendment to the road traffic regulations, which grants municipalities more scope for environmental and climate protection. This enables a more appealing design of the streets and not only promotes motor vehicle traffic, but also safe foot and bike paths. The Federal Council has also anchored the "Vision Zero" in this amendment, which means that no more roaddresses should be accepted. Environmental Federal Agency shows that comprehensive speed 30 zones create more freedom for urban developments and residents as well as pedestrians.

critics and urban development

Not everyone is enthusiastic about the decisions. The Association of Osnabrück Citizens (BOB) has a sharp criticism of the decision on the single -lane Iburger Straße and describes it as "ideological transport policy against reality". They warn that the traffic flow impairment ignores the needs of residents, shops and emergency services. The CDU has spoken out for the preservation of two -lane Iburger Straße and emphasized that alternative routes for cycling would have to be strengthened - a proposal that did not find a majority.

With all these changes, the city is at a turning point that is intended to improve not only mobility, but also the quality of life in Osnabrück. In the coming months, it will be crucial how the new measures will affect the flow of traffic and the acceptance of the citizens. What remains in the end is the hope of a safer, environmentally friendly and worth living in for everyone.