Red marked bike path in Kiel: Safety increased after a fatal accident!

Red marked bike path in Kiel: Safety increased after a fatal accident!

In the Kiel city area, a tragic accident occurred at the end of March 2025, which focuses on cycling safety. A 55-year-old cyclist died after a collision with a car. Investigators suspect that the driver overlooked the cyclist, which led to the serious incident.

In response to the fatal accident, the city of Kiel decided to mark the affected bike path on Martensdamm red. This measure is intended to improve security for cyclists, said Peter Bender, the head of the city's civil engineering office. At the same time, the accident commission recommends marking the entire bike path from Martensdamm to Bergstrasse with red color. An examination for the possible adjustment of the traffic light circuit is also underway.

further measures to improve traffic safety

In addition to the changes on the Martensdamm, the city plans to mark further bike paths at dangerous intersections in Kiel red. These are located in the following locations:

• Ostring corner Preetzer Straße
• Karlstal Ecke Schulstraße
• Straße am Langen Rehm corner Masurenring Süd

like moin.de reported on March 21, 2025 Boatshafen drove towards Bergstrasse. Rescue workers could no longer help the woman and she died of the consequences of the accident. The red marking of the bike path is perceived by many as a reminder, but there are also concerns that this measure does not offer sufficient protection. In social media, the debate about guilt and responsibility between cyclists and drivers sparked.

In addition, various commentators emphasize the need for a faster reaction to such tragic incidents, while some require an adjustment of the traffic light circuit. This discussion shows how emotionally and controversial the topic of traffic safety is.

The police also asked witnesses to the accident to collect further information about the exact circumstances of the incident.

The city of Kiel sets an example with these measures and will continue to work on improving traffic safety to prevent future tragic accidents.