Koblenz intends to prohibit cyclists from overtaking on the Moselle river.
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Heads up, motorists! The city council's got a new game plan brewing for the Koblenzer Peter-Altmeier-Ufer. With an emphasis on prioritizing cyclist safety, they're introducing some tweaks to make navigating the area a breeze.
First things first, they're gonna narrow down the road at six key spots to put the brakes on speeding cars. Between Schlachthofstraße and the Old Castle, cars will cruise at a steady 50 km/h, but there'll be a new rule of the road: no more overtaking a cyclist, single-lane vehicles need to keep their distance!
Why the change? Well, the city admits that the current setup creates a hotbed of conflicts between cars and cyclists. With no dedicated bike lane, overtaking maneuvers are a common sight due to huge speed disparities, often falling short of meeting the minimum overtaking distance. As a result, cyclists sometimes take matters into their own hands and swerve onto the pedestrian promenade, leading to some sticky situations between cyclists and walkers.
Want to mellow things out even more? They're planning to decrease the speed limit to 30 km/h between the Old Castle, the German Corner, and up to the Rhine Street, too. They've also got their eyes on the Casinostraße, aiming to make it a natural haven for cyclists. So, they're throwing up some barriers to car traffic at strategic spots to keep 'em out. You can expect obstacles between Schloßstraße and Stegemannstraße, as well as smack dab in the middle between Schloßstraße and the entrance to the Luisenstraße. Sounds like the Casinostraße, which was originally slated for cycling, has been suffering from a bit too much car traffic as of late – apparently those bike street signs just ain't cutting it!
If you're hankering for more specifics or up-to-the-minute developments, it's best to hit up the local traffic authority or city government announcements. They'll have the full scoop on the latest changes to make the Koblenzer Peter-Altmeier-Ufer a friendlier, safer space for two-wheelers like you!
In an effort to improve public-transit and transportation in the Koblenzer Peter-Altmeier-Ufer, the city council is contemplating a shift in the automotive industry's guidelines. This includes reducing the speed limit to 30 km/h for certain areas, such as between the Old Castle and the Rhine Street, and implementing new regulations for cars overtaking cyclists. Furthermore, the city is also considering finance-related adjustments, such as diverting funds toward enhancing infrastructure for cyclists, particularly on the Casinostraße.
