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Kiel Strahlt: Second place in the parking index and new traffic law!
Kiel in focus: Important traffic changes, cabinet reshuffle and preparations for the Christmas market.
Kiel Strahlt: Second place in the parking index and new traffic law!
Last week, from November 2nd to 7th, Kiel once again made headlines. The city has moved into second place behind Magdeburg in the Germany-wide parking index, which is remarkable given the increasing challenges in parking space management. According to the information from KN online 25 cities in Germany were compared, with the assessment based on parking fees and the availability of parking spaces.
But what does this actually mean in everyday life for drivers in Kiel? After all, parking spaces are essential for everyone who travels by car. They are public areas for parking vehicles and are a central part of the transport infrastructure. Not only do drivers benefit from such parking spaces, they also have an impact on city planning. Vehicle use is regulated by various regulations, which often causes confusion. According to that Vienna Convention on Road Traffic Signs The “P” on a blue background stands for parking spaces.
Traffic regulations and safety measures
An interesting topic this week was the change to the traffic rules on Rendsburger Landstrasse, which was decided on Monday. A speed limit of 30 km/h was introduced here and a ban on overtaking cars in the Russee area was issued. The aim is to increase the safety of cyclists and defuse the traffic situation.
On Tuesday, the focus was on the cabinet reshuffle in the state government. Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) made some changes after Interior Minister Sabine Sütterlin-Waack and Agriculture Minister Werner Schwarz had to vacate their posts. Magdalena Finke and Cornelia Schmachtenberg have been appointed to the cabinet as new ministers, which promises a breath of fresh air.
Christmas preparations and youth welfare office
Wednesday was the day when the construction of the Christmas market began. This year the stalls are allowed to open before Dead Sunday - a controversial topic! Retailers are looking forward to their first purchases, while church representatives are critical of the commercialization of the pre-Christmas period. So it remains to be seen how the debate will continue.
The new management of the youth welfare office was announced on Thursday. Franziska Berger takes over the position that has been vacant since the previous director died in May. With her experience from social services in the Gaarden district, she brings fresh ideas and could therefore bring about positive changes.
Political decision-making processes and outlook
On Friday, a proposal from the Greens to redesign Esmarchstrasse caused a stir. The application was only accepted in the building committee by one vote from the AfD, while the SPD did not support its cooperation partners and the CDU voted against it. A result that the Greens painfully described as a “mistake”.
What's next? On Tuesday, November 11th, a World War II bomb that was discovered during soundings will be defused in Holtenau. A big event for the city! A concert by Kerstin Ott is also planned for November 14th in the Wunderino Arena, followed by the election of a new mayor on November 16th. So there is still a lot to do!