Resentment at speed 30: residents in Albstadt start petition

Resentment at speed 30: residents in Albstadt start petition

The introduction of speed 30 zones along the detour route in Albstadt-Laufen causes unrest and resentment among residents and drivers. On Friday, with the start of the construction work on the tunnel, this regulation came into force and quickly led to dissatisfaction. The detour runs through several towns, including Lautlingen, Margrethausen and Balingen-Dürrwangen. Residents and commuters report on significantly extended travel times.

One of the most voluntary voices in this debate is Valerie Schmid, a 39-year-old resident from Margrethausen. She commutes to work every day to Frommern and has also found a threshold of 20 minutes in her travel effort. These noticeable delays let them be concerned about the traffic situation after the holidays, which she doesn't even want to imagine.

A petition for speed 50

In order to counteract this perceptive injustice, Valerie Schmid launched a petition two days after the diversion came into force. The call to reduce the speed of 30 signs and restore the old speed limitation of 50 km/h is widely supported. In her reasoning, she argues that lower speeds in conjunction with little power of the vehicle lead to higher emission and increased noise level. Your concern is clear: "Please again 50 km/h!"

So far, the petition has collected almost 180 signatures, and support not only comes from Albstadt, but also from the surrounding cities such as Grosselfingen and Mössingen. Comments among the supporters show that many perceive the speed limitation as a hindrance. A signatories sums it up: "The 30s zone is very unnecessary and will paralyze the traffic to Balingen."

The placement of a new lightning device in Margrethausen also contributes to the frustration of the residents. Schmid names this measure brazen and sees it directly with the speed reduction. In her view, traffic at km / h at km / h at the high traffic is throttled by itself. Your impression is that the limitation of 30 km/h inhibits the flow of traffic even further.

Official view of the regulation

The regional council of Tübingen, which is responsible for the traffic regulations in cooperation with the city of Albstadt, sees the speed reduction as a necessary step. In a statement, the press office explains that such measures are common from a doubling of traffic and serve to protect noise protection. The authorities argue that the increase in heavy goods traffic is particularly reason for the restriction.

For residents such as Otto Leibold who goes for a walk every day, the new signs and traffic lights mean a challenge. The 90-year-old reports of harassment on the sidewalk, where he has difficulty getting past new traffic facilities. This also shows that the solution to the traffic situation not only affects drivers, but also pedestrians.

The petition is officially active for two months, and the aim is to collect at least 750 signatures in order to be able to initiate a dialogue with those responsible for the city of Albstadt. Until then, it remains uncertain whether the regulations created will actually exist and whether the petition can influence the measures.

Traffic planning and citizen participation

The ongoing petition clearly shows how citizen participation can be integrated into traffic planning processes. The voices of the residents must be heard, especially if changes in the traffic rules have far -reaching effects on everyday life. Although the city and the regional council argue that the measures are necessary, a dialogue with the citizens could help to better understand the actual needs and concerns.

The discussion about speed limits in residential areas is not new, and similar measures were taken in many cities to increase the safety of residents and improve the quality of life. The implementation of speed 30 zones in urban or rural areas is often seen as a reaction to rising traffic figures and the associated problems. Such measures are often controversial and lead to a debate about the balance between traffic safety and traffic development.

Especially in residential areas, where traffic noise and security play a decisive role, 30 zones were often introduced. The case of the city of Albstadt shows how such a regulation can affect temporary diversions and increased traffic volume due to construction sites. These regulations aim to increase security for pedestrians and cyclists and at the same time reduce the noise pollution, especially in areas with high heavy goods traffic. This corresponds to the requirements of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, which leads to reducing speed limits as an effective means of reducing noise.

Numbers and Facts about traffic safety

Statistics show that speed limits can have a significant impact on traffic safety. According to the Federal Institute for Roads (BAST), the risk of severe injuries for pedestrians in a collision with a vehicle that drives at 50 km/h is many times higher than at 30 km/h. An increase in speed by only 10 km/h can double the likelihood of a fatal accident.

In addition, a study by the German City Day shows that the accident rate could be significantly reduced in cities with widespread speed 30 zones. By introducing these zones, cities such as Freiburg and Bremen not only reduced the number of traffic accidents, but also improved the quality of life of the residents by reducing noise emissions. These are important factors that should also be taken into account in the discussion about the traffic regulations in Albstadt.

Ultimately, it remains to be seen how the city of Albstadt and the regional council will implement the feedback on the new regulations. The combination of residents' petition and the official requirements represents an interesting dynamic that focuses on both security and mobility issues.