Conversion of the Lindwurmstrasse: Focus on pedestrians and cyclists!

Conversion of the Lindwurmstrasse: Focus on pedestrians and cyclists!

The controversial Lindwurmstraße in Munich faces extensive renovation work that is supposed to redesign the traffic in the city center. This 2.3 kilometer long street, which is currently closely combined by four cars of cars as well as bike and pedestrian areas, is being rebuilt between the Sendlinger Tor and Goetheplatz. The starting signal for the measures is on August 4, and the municipal utilities have a clear goal: to increase security for pedestrians and cyclists. [Süddeutsche] reports that the renovation is carried out in three sections and should be completed in good time before the Oktoberfest start.

A central element of the renovation is the introduction of so -called "Protected Bike Lanes". These protect cyclists by moving the cycle paths directly onto the road and expanding to a width of 2.50 to 3 meters. The walkway will also be generously expanded in these measures and should be up to 3.50 meters wide in the future. This means more space for all road users and a more pleasant coexistence in the street. [tz.de] emphasizes that despite the construction work, road traffic is largely maintained. Only between the 22nd and 24th of August drivers and cyclists have to count on a block.

Security and climate protection in focus

As part of the Radescheidprojekt, this conversion is tackled as a temporary solution to create space for better mobility. Even if 58 of the currently 70 parking spaces remain after the renovation, new areas for delivery traffic are created that are clearly marked. The measures are therefore not only dedicated to traffic safety, but are also a step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly urban development.

The city of Munich pursues the goal of a pedestrian -friendly design of public space with its traffic plan. The desired improvements include wider sidewalks and residence areas as well as a separation of walking and bike paths. According to the information from [Stadt.muenchen.de], the improvement of the traffic light circuits for pedestrians is also being worked on in order to further increase security and to promote coincidence as a climate -friendly way of transportation.

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