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Stralsund citizens arrested Tempo 20 plan: Noise and exhaust fumes remain!
In Stralsund, the citizens reject a speed reduction to 20 km/h, despite residents' demands for noise reduction.
Stralsund citizens arrested Tempo 20 plan: Noise and exhaust fumes remain!
The traffic situation in Stralsund is causing heated debates. Residents of the waterway, who suffer from noise, vibrations and exhaust fumes, have been calling for urgent traffic calming measures for years. However, a proposal from the administration to reduce the speed from 30 to 20 km/h, supplemented by road narrowing and staggered parking areas, was rejected by the citizens. This is reported by the Ostsee Zeitung .
The diverse arguments that the various parliamentary groups have put forward demonstrate the complexity of the issue. While the Left and the Alliance90/The Greens, SPD, Pirate Party and Die Party factions supported the proposal, the CDU/FDP and AfD see no chance of success with a speed reduction. Jürgen Suhr from Bündnis90/Die Grünen highlights the sensitive areas of the city and advocates comprehensive development of the fish market.
Frustration among residents
This is a bitter disappointment for the residents affected. The noise level in the waterway exceeds the recommended guidelines with regard to the health and structural concerns of the residents. Noise reduction measures, such as those successfully implemented in Celle, show that speed reductions are not only desirable, but can also bring measurable success. According to the LUBW Baden-Württemberg, these measures are successful in many cities if they are implemented skillfully .
In contrast, in Stralsund there is no agreement on the necessity of such measures. Thomas Haack from Citizens for Stralsund/Adomeit emphasizes that the concept was already rejected at an earlier meeting. Michael Kasch from the AfD is skeptical because he doubts the effectiveness of reducing speeds, especially in an area where monument protection and cobblestones play a role.
Options for traffic calming
Traffic calming measures could be implemented in various ways, such as one-way streets, lane narrowing or paving. These measures are not only theoretical, but are also legally anchored in road traffic . A central aspect here is the requirement for a qualified danger situation in order to be able to order a speed reduction. Such technical solutions, which have already been successfully tested elsewhere, could increase speed, safety and resident satisfaction if they are implemented quickly.
Finally, it should be noted that there is still a long way to go for gentle traffic management in Stralsund as long as there is no agreement between the political factions. Waterway residents must continue to wait for a solution that will improve their quality of life and make the city sustainable and livable.