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From August 25, clear parking regulations and widened sidewalks will apply
DARMSTADT-WIXHAUSEN – The Science City of Darmstadt will introduce a new traffic regulation on Falltorstraße (K 165) starting Monday, August 25, 2025. The goal is to increase traffic safety, distribute public space more fairly, and significantly improve comfort for pedestrians.
The redesign, which was previously presented to the Wixhausen local council and supplemented with suggestions from the public, includes marking work and new signage.
"With this redesign, we are significantly improving safety and comfort for pedestrians. At the same time, we are creating clear and understandable parking regulations and making the street more usable for all road users. In this way, we are contributing to more peaceful mobility in the district," explained Paul Georg Wandrey .
More space on the sidewalk, clear parking areas
Previously, up to 30 vehicles used the sidewalk along a historic paved line for parking. As a result, the sidewalk was often only 80 centimeters to 1.30 meters wide—insufficient for safe and accessible use, especially for children on their way to school.
In the future, 23 clearly marked parking spaces will be available on the north side of the one-way street. Narrow spots—such as in front of the kebab shop—will be protected from illegal parking through structural measures. The roadway will be widened from approximately 3.70 meters to at least 3.75 meters, and in most places even to 4 meters. The sidewalks will be at least 1.70 meters wide, and in many places up to 2.50 meters wide.
The Mobility and Civil Engineering Office and the Wixhausen District Administration available to answer any questions.
