Safe level crossings in Meeder: municipal administration calls for an opinion
Safe level crossings in Meeder: municipal administration calls for an opinion
The tragedy at the level crossing: a wake -up call for safety in Meeder
The unrestricted level crossing between Meeder and Birkenmoor is the focus after a terrible accident in July 2020, in which two people lost their lives. This tragedy not only affected the immediate relatives, but also shaken the entire community and got the discussion about safety at level crossings.
municipality of Meeder takes initiative
After the accident, the municipality of Meeder under the leadership of Mayor Bernd Höfer (CSU) took measures to improve security at the four level crossings in the municipal area. The municipality turned to DB Netz AG, the subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, which is responsible for the safety of the traffic routes. District Administrator Sebastian Straubel supported this step to check the need for technical reverberations at the transitions.
traffic counts and security checks
As part of this initiative, DB Netz AG carried out comprehensive assessments of the affected level crossings and also performed traffic counts. Mayor Höfer emphasizes that the consideration of possibly closing certain level crossings was part of these considerations. This was seen as a logical measure, because: "From every level crossing that does not exist, no danger can go out," said Höfer.cost-benefit analysis in the focus
A central point in the discussion about the future of the level crossings is the cost-benefit question. While some voices support a closure, others fear the negative effects on agriculture and local economy. In areas such as Kösfeld, Wiesenfeld, Birkenmoor and Großwalbur, the level crossings are vital for everyday life and economic activities. Detours would not only burden the residents, but could also significantly extend the rescue routes, which could have fatal consequences in emergencies.
an appeal to the community
In order to make a well -founded decision, DB Netz AG calls on the municipality to give its statement on these topics. The challenge is to include the concerns of the citizens and the traders in the considerations. Meeder is at a critical point where security must be in the foreground without losing sight of the needs of the community.
conclusion: find a difficult balance
The tragedy shaken the municipality of Meeder and forces a serious examination of the topic. The accident underlines urgency to close security gaps. At the same time, it is crucial to take into account the interests of the residents and the local economy. The dialogue between the municipality, DB Netz AG and the citizens will have a decisive influence on the future design of the level crossings, with the aim of preventing such tragedies in the future.
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