Waldeck-Frankenberg on the way to zero traffic dead-that's how it is done!

Waldeck-Frankenberg on the way to zero traffic dead-that's how it is done!

Today, Germany looks at a worrying traffic situation: In 2023, over 2.5 million traffic accidents were registered, in which a total of 2,839 people lost their lives. A reason for concern that the Federal Ministry should stimulate digital and traffic to act. The “Vision Zero” program has set itself the goal of reducing the road fatalities by 40 percent by 2030 and noticeably reducing the number of seriously injured. But what is behind this ambitious project?

A central aspect of "Vision Zero" is the realization that over two thirds of the accidents happen in urban areas, often with cyclists and pedestrians as involved. This group is particularly at risk, as the statistics illustrate. For example, 66 percent of the people who had an accident were killed by bike or on foot. In order to counteract this development, Tempo 30 zones are to be set up across the board. In Waldeck-Frankenberg, several such zones have already been realized or being planned, which was addressed by the Greens in the latest district meeting. Dr. Peter Koswig von den Greens pointed out that the new road traffic regulations focus on the safety of all road users equally.

positive changes through new regulations

Adjustments to the road traffic regulations now give municipalities more freedom of decision. Speed limits can now be arranged more easily near playgrounds, school paths and pedestrian crossings. A concrete example is the existing Tempo 30 zone in the area of a playground in Wetterburg. This shows that it is not just about reducing speeds, but also about a more comprehensive traffic safety strategy.

In Hesse, responsibility for traffic authorities at district roads is responsible for the mayors. The district administration offers support for cities and municipalities that plan renovations in local passages. In order to improve the traffic conditions sustainably, the participation of all financing carriers is required.

innovative projects for traffic safety

In the context of "Vision Zero", not only infrastructural changes are sought, but also promoted innovative projects. The “Collision Zero” project, for example, aims to reduce inner -city traffic accidents, especially with the participation of children and adolescents. Virtual reality is used here to improve traffic education and to sensitize dangers in road traffic.

In addition, the “Kisstra” project deals with traffic safety on motorways and long -distance roads. The aim is to achieve a systematic recording of the transport infrastructure and accidents through a AI-based methodology to enable automated monitoring.

The federal funds for the prevention of traffic accidents are significant: around 15.4 million euros are made available annually to support projects that are intended to increase security, especially for endangered groups such as children and pedestrians. The aim of these initiatives is to further reduce the number of road dead and seriously injured in order to get a step closer to the vision of a future -free future.

For more information about developments in traffic safety in Germany, the corresponding reports can be found on bmdv and Subject become.