Klettenberg: Pedestrians in danger - cars block sidewalks!

Klettenberg: Pedestrians in danger - cars block sidewalks!

Klettenberg, Deutschland - In Klettenberg, it is becoming increasingly a challenge to find a footpath that can actually be used as such. Again and again residents report that the sidewalks there are closely and often blocked, which makes it considerably more difficult for citizens. An initiative of committed climbingbergers, which also includes members of the Fuß e.V, "Grannies for Future" and the group "Vallet cookies", has recently documented the critical situation on site by a comprehensive inspection of the sidewalks. Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger are reported, especially on Petersbergstrasse, where many cars park and even on the sidewalk. This not only limits the place for pedestrians, but also represents a risk to people who rely on rollators or strollers.

Again and again block vehicles, scooters and bicycles in the area blocked on Petersbergstrasse and cargo vehicles, scooters, scooters. The situation is so precarious that residents at the intersection of Petersbergstrasse and Siebengebirgallee and in many other corners recognize the need to do something. Here vehicles often park in such a way that they hinder pedestrian traffic, which is particularly dangerous for children on their way to the community primary school.

initiatives and demands

The committed group of residents has formulated clear demands. It penetrates that the forbidden transverse parking and parking on civil climb are consistently punished. Especially on the Breibergstraße, cars often park on the sidewalk half -sided, which dramatically reduces the passage width for pedestrians. Press releases of the city administration show that traffic lawyers indicate that parking of motor vehicles is fundamentally prohibited on sidewalks, unless a corresponding traffic sign allows this. But even then it applies that the parking of bicycles and e-scooters is only permitted as long as no pedestrians are hindered. SOS Verkehrsrecht explains the legal foundations: sidewalks are public traffic areas that can usually only be used for pedestrian traffic.

Another problem sees the initiative in the fact that the usable walkway width should be 1.80 meters according to current regulations, but the total width must be 2.50 meters. However, these regulations are not always binding, which is why it is time to check and enforce these regulations. The city is also in favor of creating new parking spaces for bicycles, rental bikes and e-scooters in the future in order to improve the situation sustainably. City spokesman Robert Baumanns has announced that Petersbergstraße converted Petersbergstrasse into a bicycle road and regulating parking there. This could be a significant relief for pedestrians.

The challenges remain

The problem of the whistling sidewalks is not an isolated case in Klettenberg. There are difficulties with blocked sidewalks all over Cologne. Geh-recht emphasizes that structural regulations are crucial for the security and comfort of pedestrians. Wedwears must be kept free of obstacles and should have sufficient widths to ensure a safe passage.

The attention obtained by the resident initiative could be a first step to eliminate the existing grievances and to increase security for all pedestrians, especially for children and people with mobility restrictions. The demands are clear: an improved transport infrastructure and the consistent compliance with the regulations are essential to sustainably increase the quality of life in Klettenberg and ensure that nobody has to do an obstacle course in search of an undisturbed sidewalk.