Textorstrasse: A construction site becomes a danger for pedestrians and seniors

Textorstrasse: A construction site becomes a danger for pedestrians and seniors

In Frankfurt, the construction site on Textorstrasse has become the center of conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians. While the work is expected to continue until September 27th, numerous complaints about the situation there have already been received.

burden for the residents

The senior representative Margit Grohmann, the child representative Christine Wendel-Roth and the local advisory board Angelika von der Schulenburg met at the construction site to examine the conditions. According to the three women, the close footpath situation, in combination with an unclear signage, leads to a dangerous mess. "Pedestrians, especially older people and children, cannot pass the construction site safely," they criticize.

Unclear signaling and security risks

A central point of criticism is the signaling of the construction site. Although the signage indicates that "bicycles are free", this could create astonishment. According to the responsible office for road construction and development, cycling is not permitted on sidewalks, and a special instruction such as "relegating cyclists" is not intended. However, this regulation means that conflicts seem inevitable.

The opinion of the city administration

The city has recently published a new guide for cycling on construction sites. It is mentioned that the traffic sign "Get Default" will no longer be used. According to Mobility Director Wolfgang Siefert, the aim is to lead all road users safely through construction sites. However, pedestrians are only mentioned in passing.

mutual consideration is necessary

The three representatives demand that both pedestrians and cyclists should be taken into account equivalent. "A joint traffic routing without a clear memory of weaker road users can be dangerous for pedestrians," says von der Schulenburg. The dangers for older people who are often sources of falls are in focus; Experiences experiences like the malaise of an older man who did not dare to get on the sidewalk, illustrate the problem.

outlook on the construction site

The northern sidewalk will soon be torn up and redesigned on the Textorstrasse construction site. How pedestrians should safely get to the shops during the construction period remains unclear so far. The local politicians and commissioners require a faster and clearer solution to ensure the safety of all road users.