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Reconstruction of Lindwurmstrasse: Focus on safety for pedestrians and cyclists!
Current news from Munich: Renovation of Lindwurmstrasse, farewell to the “Tatort” duo and new police security measures.
Reconstruction of Lindwurmstrasse: Focus on safety for pedestrians and cyclists!
The controversial Lindwurmstrasse in Munich is facing extensive renovation work that will redesign traffic in the city center. This 2.3 kilometer long street, which currently closely combines four car lanes as well as cycling and pedestrian areas, will be rebuilt between Sendlinger Tor and Goetheplatz. The measures will start on August 4th, and the municipal utilities have a clear goal: to increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists. [Süddeutsche] reports that the renovation will be carried out in three phases and should be completed in time for the start of the Oktoberfest.
A central element of the conversion is the introduction of so-called “Protected Bike Lanes”. These protect cyclists by laying the cycle paths directly on the road and expanding them to a width of 2.50 to 3 meters. The sidewalk will also be generously expanded as part of these measures and will be up to 3.50 meters wide in the future. This means more space for all road users and more pleasant coexistence on the road. [tz.de] emphasizes that despite the construction work, road traffic is largely maintained. Drivers and cyclists only have to expect a closure between August 22nd and 24th.
Safety and climate protection in focus
As part of the Radentscheid project, this conversion is being undertaken as a temporary solution to create space for better mobility. Even though 58 of the current 70 parking spaces will remain after the renovation, new areas will be created for delivery traffic that will be clearly marked. The measures are therefore not only about traffic safety, but are also a step towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly urban development.
With its traffic plan, the city of Munich is pursuing the goal of making public spaces pedestrian-friendly. The desired improvements include, among other things, wider sidewalks and common areas as well as a separation of sidewalks and cycle paths. According to information from [stadt.muenchen.de], work is also being done to improve traffic light switching for pedestrians in order to further increase safety and promote walking as a climate-friendly form of transport.