Take part! District of Kassel is planning a new bicycle traffic network for everyone

Take part! District of Kassel is planning a new bicycle traffic network for everyone

Kassel, Deutschland - The district of Kassel tackles things: Here an everyday cycle traffic network is put together to inspire both commuters and leisure drivers. After a comprehensive trip and a weakness analysis that revealed important defects, citizen participation was launched in July. Christoph Hüther, the district's bicycle traffic officer, leaves no doubt as important how important the perspective and the expertise of the citizens are. Without her it doesn't go on, that's clear.

A moment is currently in this context. Citizens can become creative here: On an interactive card you can enter information on various topics. Starting with lack of markings and potholes to dangerous crossing points up to dirty signage - the list of possible improvements is long. Requests for new cycle path routes are also welcome. There is also a brainstorming module, for general infrastructure instructions and of course for praising words.

Together into the bicycle traffic future

The feedback could not be more versatile. For example, citizens express the desire for advertising for bicycle -friendly employers or require an expansion of city bike. The improvement of bike & ride options is also at the top of the wish list. On the project's website, interested parties will find detailed instructions for participation and a FAQ area for open questions.

This citizen participation is only the first step. An inventory of the bicycle traffic network in the Kassel district was carried out in advance in order to develop a complete, safe and future -proof bicycle traffic network. The focus is particularly on connections to schools, train stations and commercial and administrative locations.

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