Poller at the old harbor: Decision against street noise is getting closer!

Poller at the old harbor: Decision against street noise is getting closer!

A passionate topic is currently being taken up in Rathenow: reducing street noise at the old harbor. The traffic calming measures, in particular the planned installation of bollards, are the focus of the discussions. On July 2, urban politics will finally decide on the bollards after the municipal committee for urban development on June 17, 2025 approved the proposal. MAZ-ONLINE reports that the measure in response to already failed attempts to reduce noise and traffic was launched. Talks with residents and users illustrate the need for changes.

But what does the introduction of bollards bring? The area is currently perceived as a trouble. Problems such as noise, dirt and drug and violent crime, especially among young people, represent a challenge. To counteract this, on June 19, the regulatory committee is debated on an alcohol ban, which will then be dealt with in the city council on July 2. This ban is to be anchored by law by a general order.

environmental and health aspects

noise is not only a nuisance, but can also result in serious health consequences. Tens of thousands of people are exposed to noise pegs every day, which are above the limit values ​​specified by the Long-term noise pollution promotes the release of stress hormones and can lead to sleep disorders, cardiovascular diseases and other health problems. The latest findings show that even moderate noise quantities that are not acute are negative have negative effects on our organism. The residents in Rathenow are particularly affected by these problems, which underlines the urgent need for effective noise reduction measures.

A similar struggle also remember many Berlin, where the citizens in the Victoriastadt had a bollard for traffic calming, called "Polly". But this bollard shared the minds: the “traffic calming with a sense of proportion” initiative would like an end to the passage lock, while other residents report on the positive effects. Berliner Zeitung documents the continued dispute over Poller and the interest in further measures for traffic, similar to that Discussions in Rathenow.

The discussion about the bollards is not only locally, but also reflects a bigger problem that affects many cities. Traffic is still the largest cause of noise in urban areas and many cities are faced with the challenge of finding effective solutions. The Rathenow approach to noise reduction could be an important step in the right direction to improve the quality of life of the residents and at the same time increase the attractiveness of the city.