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Traffic chaos in Schwachhausen: Citizens urgently demand solutions!
In the Schwachhausen district, citizens are demanding measures to combat traffic problems in order to improve safety and traffic calming.
Traffic chaos in Schwachhausen: Citizens urgently demand solutions!
A loud shout echoes through Schwachhausen: The residents are finally demanding measures to combat the increasing traffic problems in their district. Cyclists on the Schwachhauser Ring in particular don't have it easy because they have to turn awkwardly to get to Wätjenstrasse. This not only causes frustration, but also creates a dangerous traffic mix that citizens are no longer willing to tolerate. [Weser-Kurier] reports that a critic in the transport committee would now like to make suggestions for improvements, such as moving the bicycle traffic lights closer to Schwachhauser Ring.
A little light at the end of the tunnel seems to be the recommendation of the ASV, according to which cyclists turning left should position themselves far to the right of the cycle path in order to better see the main signal for cars. But the Transport Committee considers larger measures to be disproportionate. Jörg Findeisen from the CDU brought up the idea of a separate cyclist signal that could be installed on the opposite side of the street to ensure more safety. But the discussion still seems to be in full swing.
Speed problems on Ostpreußische Straße
Another hot topic is cars driving too fast on Ostpreußische Straße. Here, residents are calling for speed bumps to be tested to help reduce speed. These are structural bumps on the road that are intended to encourage drivers to drive more slowly. According to [Wikipedia], speed bumps have been used in many municipalities, but have often been dismantled because they caused more problems than solutions.
The ASV has already made it clear that speed bumps will no longer be used in Bremen because they did not achieve the desired effect. Instead, residents complain about the unwanted noise caused by speeding vehicles after such measures. In addition, an SPD politician, Jörg Henschen, warned against removing parking bays and shifting stationary traffic onto the road - a measure that raises more questions for citizens than it solves.
Rezoning application and Verdunstrasse
In addition, a citizen's proposal to redesignate Verdunstrasse as a one-way street is bringing movement into the discussions. Residents here complain about slow traffic, which affects the feeling of living. But the ASV has made it clear that there is no danger on Verdunstrasse - an important criterion for such rezoning applications. The committee followed the ASV and rejected the request, which disappointed many residents.
Traffic experts are thinking about effective traffic calming measures. [STVO2go] lists a number of possibilities, ranging from one-way streets to lane narrowing. However, implementation is often difficult and a qualified danger situation is required in order to actually be able to take measures to reduce speed. A problem that, for better or worse, will continue to concern citizens.