Mobility officer Wandrey relies on visible rules and education for respectful coexistence
Darmstadt. The city of Darmstadt, a center of science and research, aims to improve the coexistence of pedestrians and cyclists in the city center. The Mobility and Civil Engineering Office therefore plans to renew and supplement the signage in the pedestrian zone. The new signs are expected to be installed by the end of the year.
"The city center is a place for meeting, shopping, relaxing, and living. For this to work well, all road users must be considerate of one another," explains Head of Mobility Paul Georg Wandrey . The goal is to strengthen mutual understanding and ensure greater peace and harmony on the roads through clear signage.
The reason for this is that conflicts regularly arise in the pedestrian zone – particularly due to cyclists who are traveling too fast or outside of permitted hours. Although cycling is allowed in certain sections during specific times, these rules are not always observed.
The city police will therefore increase their presence in the city center. In addition to penalizing violations, the focus will be on education and direct communication with road users.
“Only when rules are visible and understandable – and are also adhered to and monitored – can coexistence in public spaces function well,” Wandrey concludes.
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/evi)
