Crisis in Giessen: CDU politician calls for better cooperation and security!

Crisis in Giessen: CDU politician calls for better cooperation and security!

There is currently a heated debate about urban transport policy in Giessen. Lucas Schmitz, the CDU member of the state parliament, urgently pointed out the need for more intensive cooperation between the city and district. His appeal is directed at those responsible in Giessen to take greater account of the concerns and needs of the district's residents. They are increasingly avoiding Giessen city center, not least because of security problems. Recently, for example, there have been incidents such as shots fired in a betting shop, which significantly affect visitors' sense of security. According to Schmitz, the city center is perceived as unsafe, which leads to a noticeable decline in the number of visitors Giessen General reported.

The challenges in transport policy are diverse. Among other things, Schmitz calls for more commuter parking spaces and improved transport connections in order to increase the mobility of people from the surrounding area. Hesse is investing massively in infrastructure and climate protection; The federal state spends a total of five billion euros on municipalities. These funds could be used to noticeably improve the traffic situation and address long-term safety problems in the city center.

Progress in mobility

At the same time, she emphasizes FDP the need for a future-oriented transport policy in Giessen. In the last legislative period, innovative proposals such as testing a cable car and participating in a federal project for autonomous buses were rejected by the government majority. The FDP sees its vision of low-emission mobility at risk and is pushing for all means of transport to coexist on an equal footing - from local public transport to private transport to cycling and walking.

A sustainable transport concept must closely link the various types of transport with urban planning. The Free Democrats are focusing on optimizing traffic light switching through the use of sensors and artificial intelligence to improve traffic flow. The expansion of park-and-ride spaces is also seen as a promising measure to relieve inner-city traffic.

Digital solutions for Gießen

Another important topic is digitalization in transport. The FDP proposes introducing a parking guidance system via an app to make finding a parking space easier. In addition, a complete cycle path network is required to promote cycling and make it safer. Improving the cycling infrastructure, for example through better parking options and separate traffic lights, should also be addressed.

The complexity of the challenges is not lost on the residents. Noise protection measures are just as essential as creating traffic-calmed zones. In order to make all of these ideas a success, the city and municipalities must set the right course. The ball is now in the court of those responsible.