Tempo 30 in Langstadt: Local council fights against speeders and noise!

Tempo 30 in Langstadt: Local council fights against speeders and noise!

In Langstadt-Babenhausen there is resistance to the fast goings-on on Kleestädter Straße. Here the local advisory board, led by local mayor Jürgen Jost (CDU), complains about an incomplete 30 km/h speed limit. The speed limit is currently 50 from Sickenhöfer Straße, which repeatedly leads to dangerous situations near the elementary school and for residents. The increase in traffic not only leads to speeding, but also to increasing noise pollution, particularly caused by motorcycles. op-online.de has also compiled these facts.

Jost reports numerous accidents and a worrying “speed pressure” in local traffic. A continuous 30 km/h zone is required to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Further suggestions for traffic calming, such as building a roundabout, planting trees or setting up buckets, have not yet been implemented.

The challenges of traffic safety

But it's not just the speed that's a concern. The increasing through traffic has also made the situation worse. Heavy goods vehicles use the L 3065 as a quick connection to the Odenwald, which, according to Jost, significantly puts a strain on residents. This development has already been discussed in discussions with the city, but concrete solutions are still pending. “We have to find solutions with the Hessen Mobil state road authority,” explains Jost and calls for an on-site appointment with the responsible authorities to discuss the necessary measures.

However, in order to set up a 30 km/h zone, various regulations must also be observed. According to the specifications of stvo2go.de, such a regulation is only permitted in urban areas, but not on inter-city roads or priority roads. In order for an application to apply for a 30 km/h zone, the necessary requirements must be met and road safety must be taken into account.

The benefits of reducing speed

However, reducing speed would not only have an impact on traffic safety, but also positive effects on the quality of life of residents. According to a study by the UBA, a speed limit of 30 km/h could significantly reduce road noise, reducing the sound level by around 3 decibels - this corresponds to half the traffic load. [bafu.admin.ch].

The combination of 30 km/h and noise-reducing surfaces could ensure a noticeable reduction in noise pollution. In addition, not only would traffic be safer, the general well-being of residents could also increase. A lively coexistence in the neighborhood would therefore be promoted.

The challenges are clear, but the demands of residents are justified. The local advisory board is pushing for quick measures to both increase the safety of citizens and improve the quality of life in Langstadt-Babenhausen. “We urgently need solutions and hope to have discussions with those responsible soon,” concluded Jost. We can only hope that the city and the responsible authorities will work together to slow down.