New dialogue about speed: displays in Bogenhausen and Johanneskirchen!

New dialogue about speed: displays in Bogenhausen and Johanneskirchen!

There are currently exciting developments regarding traffic safety in the city of Munich. The Dialog displays that were previously located on Oberföhringer Straße will now be moved to Rennbahnstraße. This measure is intended to show drivers directly how fast they are traveling. The technology ensures immediate feedback: if the speed is maintained, a short “Thank you” lights up in green, while a red indicator with the message “Slow!” flashes when the speed limit is exceeded. This interactive type of traffic education has already proven itself and is now intended to ensure greater safety in road traffic, especially for children and older people who often travel on the roads.

The city's building department was asked to round off the curbs in Huuezziplatz to further increase pedestrian-friendliness. However, the final decision regarding the assumption of costs and implementation lies with local politicians. The prerequisites for the use of the dialogue displays at Huuezziplatz are considered to be met, but there must also be a clear signal from the political committees in order to strive for traffic calming at this sensitive point.

A step in the right direction

The aim of these measures is to reduce speed in places where it is particularly dangerous - for example near schools and kindergartens. Similar dialogue displays are already being used in other cities, such as Berlin, in order to achieve sustainable speed reductions, especially in these areas. Studies there have shown that the displays actually cause drivers to slow down, which ultimately increases safety for vulnerable road users.

Spandau District Office has also installed new dialogue displays, which are supported by the Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment. City councilor for construction Thorsten Schatz emphasized how important it is to ensure the safety of children on the roads. Changing the displays regularly ensures that they always remain effective in dangerous areas.

Technology in use

The Dialog Displays are much more than just simple traffic signs. They act as “talking traffic signs” that communicate with road users in real time. The simple message and direct dialogue have the potential to change drivers' behavior in the long term. Studies show that drivers use such displays to drive significantly slower when they are informed of their speeding behavior. This could also be a valuable addition to traffic safety for Munich.

In summary, it can be said that the relocation of the Dialog Displays to Rennbahnstrasse is a significant step towards improving traffic safety in Munich. By focusing on children and older people, the city is showing a good knack for making road traffic safer. The successes in other cities such as Berlin give rise to optimistic hope for positive developments in Munich.

For more information about the effectiveness of Dialog Displays for speed reduction, visit the website RTB.