Fight for safe streets: Critical Mass in Jena on July 1!
Fight for safe streets: Critical Mass in Jena on July 1!
on Tuesday, July 1, at 6 p.m., the monthly “Critical Mass” will roll through the city again in Jena. The meeting point is the wood market, and as with any of these actions, the traffic situation in Jena's residential areas is the focus of the discussion. The bicycle demonstration wants to draw attention to the problems of heavy through traffic in quarter such as the women's and western district. The ADFC Jena criticizes that drivers always use sneaking paths, which leads to an increase in noise and exhaust gases in the residential areas. In addition, there are also often delivered footpaths and the ruthless parking, for example in the second row or in fire brigade access.
The goals of the demo are clearly outlined: parking limits, one -way streets and modal filters are required to create a safer and quieter traffic situation. After all, after the route, alternative uses of streets in residential areas should also be considered instead of only considering them as parking spaces. The "Critical Mass" initiative in Jena is more than just a bicycle demonstration; It is a protest form that enables cyclists to drive through the city together and thus draw attention to the concerns of cycling.
actively contribute
The special thing about this event is that it always takes place from March to November on the first Tuesday of the month and also have children under 8 years of age to take part in the road. The routes are between 5 and 10 km long and are driven at a leisurely pace of 10-15 km/h so that even slower road users are not left behind. The Critical Mass is organized by a broad alliance of groups, including the ADFC Jena , the Green Youth Jena, Fridays for Future Jena, and many more.
According to the Critical Mass, an organization picnic takes place regularly, in which everyone interested can actively contribute, be it through advertising, act as folders or help with route planning. The collectives invite you to campaign together for a better cycling infrastructure. Because even in the general public there is a desire for stronger promotion of bicycle traffic through local politics, such as the
bicycle traffic is not only seen as an important element of inner -city mobility, but also as a decisive building block for a sustainable turnover of traffic. More and more municipalities are hiring cycling officers and the demands on the cycling infrastructure are increasing. The good news: The federal government has now launched a special program that supports the financing of the cycling infrastructure. This should not only increase security and boost tourism, but also help to switch more people to the bike. The development of a modern cycling infrastructure is already in full swing, and these changes are urgently required. Therefore, initiatives such as the Critical Mass in Jena should support in order to make everyday life in the city a bit safer and more pleasant. If you are interested, you can pursue all information and news about the campaign on social media or get in touch with the organizers. an important component for the traffic transition
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