Huge resistance: 38,000 signatures against ICE-Trasse Hannover-Bielefeld!
Huge resistance: 38,000 signatures against ICE-Trasse Hannover-Bielefeld!
Hannover, Deutschland - The planning of Deutsche Bahn for a new ICE high-speed road between Hanover and Bielefeld encounter considerable resistance. A dedicated citizens' initiative, Widuland, has collected over 38,000 signatures against the project in the past few weeks. This petition, entitled "Remember again in Germany", calls for a recalculation of the Germany time and was handed over to the Petitions Committee in Berlin on Wednesday. In a revision of the plans, the initiators see an opportunity for a sustainable transport policy that takes into account both people and the environment.
A few days ago, the impressive number of around 38,000 signatures was reached, with over 31,000 of which were collected on paper, while 6,600 online signatures were added. This initiative is supported not only by Widuland, but also by other groups such as the Westphalian-Lippische Agricultural Association and local country women. As NDR , the Bundestag should now deal with the demands of the petition and thus the basis for a possible redesign lay of the transport network.rationale behind the petition
The citizens' initiative calls for the waiver of new quick roads and a reduction in the top speed in long -distance transport. The initiators argue that the expansion of the existing rail network is both more climate -friendly and cheaper. The new routes planned so far should enable a top speed of 300 km/h and radically shorten the travel time between Hanover and Bielefeld from 48 to 31 minutes. However, resistance in East Westphalia is growing, because the projections show that the blueprints are not only doubtful, but also have the potential to negatively influence people, nature and the existing infrastructure. According to Welt , criticism of the new building plans is not only loud at regional level, but there are similar initiatives throughout Germany.
The Action Alliance Bahn Bürger Initiatives Germany (ABBD) supports the citizens' initiatives and aims to promote a common procedure. With over 40 committed citizens' initiatives, the alliance for a reasonable transport policy and real citizen participation occurs. They are calling for a re-evaluation of infrastructure projects taking environmental and climate protection into account as well as better involvement of citizens in planning processes, which is currently often criticized as inadequate. Abbd emphasizes that a rethink in transport policy is urgently needed to overcome the diverse social and ecological challenges.
The consequences and the further course
In the next few months there will be likely to lead to significant restrictions for rail travelers in northern Germany. The examination of possible corridors for the new route is about to be completed. The petition now submitted could possibly initiate a turn. In view of the nationwide dimension of resistance and the increasing number of supporters, it is excited to see whether the political decision -makers deal with the concerns of the citizens and consider alternative solutions. Finally, a systematic overhaul of the Germany time could ensure sustainable and just traffic policy that takes into account both the needs of travelers and the requirements for our planet.
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