Bicycle pictograms replace sidewalk release-city reacts to civic wishes and political impulse
Darmstadt - The science city of Darmstadt has successfully implemented a measure to improve traffic safety in the Heimstättenweg between "Am fur" and "Haardtring". The previous signage that cyclists allowed the sidewalk were removed. bicycle pictograms were applied to the road this week to make it clear that cyclists use the road in the future.
"We had already provided this adaptation in internal planning. The SPD parliamentary proposal in the mobility committee in June also prioritized the topic and accelerated the implementation," explains Mobility Director Paul Georg Wandrey . "This enabled us not only to increase the safety of pedestrians, but also make another contribution to mobility peace in Darmstadt."
Complaints about driving too fast on the sidewalk
So far, the sidewalk in the affected section was released with the additional sign "Cyclists Frei" - but only in the prerequisite of walking speed and special consideration. In the past few months, however, complaints had accumulated: citizens increasingly reported conflicts with rapidly driving cargo bikes and e-bikes on the sidewalk.
Wandrey emphasizes: "The information from the population and the political initiative have made it clear that there is a need for action. We then quickly implemented the planning."
The now applied bicycle pictograms on the road are also intended to remind automotive travelers that cycling traffic is permitted and expected-and thus provide more mutual consideration in road traffic.
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/Stip)
