Ebertplatz in Cologne: conversion plans for more space and less traffic!

Ebertplatz in Cologne: conversion plans for more space and less traffic!

Ebertplatz, 50668 Köln, Deutschland - The Cologne Ebertplatz is facing a comprehensive redesign that will be realized in the coming years. On June 5, 2025, the city administration presented a resolution template that provides for central changes in the square. The discussion about the proposals is planned in the Cologne Council for July 3. Cologne traffic department head Ascan Eger emphasizes the regional importance of the Ebertplatz because it is an important traffic junction.

Central measures of the planned redesign are the creation of a car -free north side of the square and an expansion of the available areas for pedestrians and cyclists. The preferred variant provides for a new bicycle track, which is to be run along the side of the road. Another aspect is the relocation of the final stop of the bus lines 127 and 140 from Ebertplatz to Breslauer Platz, which requires only "normal" stops for KVB buses at Ebertplatz.

variants and traffic flow

In addition to the main measures, alternative concepts were also checked. The “Variant Süd” would lead the traffic in both directions from Hansaring on the south side of the square. But the challenges remain: If the connection to Neusser Straße is set up as a one -way street towards Hansaring/city center, the need for an additional lane on the south side could be eliminated. Otherwise, the space would have to be re -paved in order to forward the traffic.

Overall, the plans show how important the integration of new concepts of urban mobility and integrated planning of spatial structures and traffic. According to the project "Integrated Urban Development and Mobility Planning", which is promoted by Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure are helpful to reduce environmental pollution and to counteract climate change. These approaches also contribute to the promotion of equal opportunities and the diversity of urban life.

information offers for citizens

Citizens can receive information about the current planning stand in the old fire station on Ebertplatz on June 5. This offers the opportunity to actively contribute and give suggestions.

The development of the Ebertplatz is part of a more comprehensive goal of improving the quality of city spaces and finding socially acceptable solutions. In times when changes in mobility behavior and technological innovations go hand in hand, the city of Cologne also pursues the goal of developing concrete solutions with the planned model projects and providing recommendations for politics and business.

The upcoming transformation on Ebertplatz could not only improve local traffic flows, but also make a contribution to the creation of a more sustainable and livable urban environment. The decisions made in the coming weeks could have long -term effects on the quality of life in Cologne