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FDP demands report on Hattinger Straße: There is a threat of chaos in traffic!
The FDP Bochum is calling for a traffic report on Hattinger Straße in order to critically examine planned renovations.
FDP demands report on Hattinger Straße: There is a threat of chaos in traffic!
The planned redesign of Hattinger Straße is causing a stir in Bochum. The FDP council group has submitted an amendment to the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee that is directed against the current plan to fully expand the road. According to the information from Lokalkompass.de The redesign is intended to result in a reduction to one lane in each direction and a shared use of the road by trams and motor vehicle traffic. However, these changes are not without risks.
What do you think about the planning? Léon Beck, the deputy chairman of the FDP parliamentary group, harshly criticizes the plans presented so far and describes them as insufficiently well-founded. The administration has assured that the road's performance will be maintained. However, there is a lack of reliable data to support this claim. Above all, concerns about possible bottlenecks, conflicts and backlogs in rush hour traffic are expressed loudly and clearly.
To top it all off, the FDP is calling for an independent traffic report. This report is intended to provide technical analyzes of backflow lengths, waiting times and junction loads. The traffic figures, which come from 2021 and 2022, are no longer considered current enough to make decisions on a solid basis for the renovation, which is expected to begin in 2027.
Traffic statistics and planning
The basics of traffic planning are essential in order to meet future requirements. In this context, current traffic levels are of great importance. For example, the provider leads shp traffic planning conducts various surveys, including cross-sectional and nodal flow counts, to provide accurate data. Such figures are essential for the planning and design of transport systems.
From special surveys such as the number of people boarding/exiting public transport vehicles to parking space occupancy - all of this data is incorporated into the development of a comprehensive transport concept. Reliable staff and modern technology play a crucial role. Video technology can be used to closely monitor and analyze all aspects of traffic.
The way forward
The FDP is not fundamentally against the conversion of Hattinger Straße, but shows a strong interest in ensuring that the plans are based on a solid and fact-based decision-making basis. The aim of the amendment is to ensure realistic planning that meets future transport needs. It remains to be seen whether the calls for an independent report will be heard and how the plans for Hattinger Strasse will develop further.
There is still a need for discussion in Bochum - those responsible are called upon to tackle the upcoming renovation of Hattinger Straße together and sustainably.