Refurbishment of the bike path between Rehna and Nesow is delayed!

Refurbishment of the bike path between Rehna and Nesow is delayed!

In the region around Rehna there are currently exciting, albeit challenging news for cyclists. The renovation of the bike path between Rehna and Nesow will be delayed. According to Ostsee-Zeitung Work is now to begin on July 28th. The originally planned start date was July 16, but was postponed to the construction company due to capacity bottlenecks. The construction work is planned until August 15th.

During the construction phase there are some changes for cyclists. The bike path is completely blocked and the cyclists have to switch to the B 104. This could be an additional challenge for many, especially in a traffic area that repeatedly causes discussions.

The safety of cyclists in road traffic

The dangers for cyclists in road traffic are a hot topic. A look at the current discussion shows that cyclists are often threatened by overtaking vehicles on federal roads, but the main cause of accidents are frequently bending cars or trucks that cross the bike paths. This reports taz .

The inadequate infrastructure along federal roads does not make cycling easier. One -sided cycle paths are particularly dangerous because they are often crossed regardless of the right of way. Cyclists must be agile in such situations and can often avoid better than motorized road users. But numerous conflict situations, especially when crossing and access roads, are a great risk.

studies and recommendations for safe bicycle traffic

A study of accident research by insurers (UDV) underpins the risks that cyclists take in German -speaking countries (roof). According to Focus Mobility there are around two thirds of all severe bicycle accidents at intersections that are often confusing. Missing structural measures, such as safe transitions for cyclists, further tighten the situation.

on country roads, where there are often no separate bike paths, cyclists are delivered to car traffic defenselessly. The interaction of high speeds and narrow streets harbors enormous danger potential. The UDV study points out that 41 % of accidents with bicycles can be attributed to collisions with cars, which underlines the urgency of further measures to improve traffic safety.

Finally, the Schwerin road construction office would like to ask the citizens for understanding and encourage them to make the travel planning adapted during the construction period. The renovation is an important step to maintain the infrastructure in the long term and at the same time to improve the safety of all road users.