Tempo 30 on Frankfurter Straße: Safe way to school in Bad Nauheim!

Tempo 30 on Frankfurter Straße: Safe way to school in Bad Nauheim!

In Bad Nauheim, the focus is on traffic safety. The building committee recently worked intensively on an overall concept to reduce the risk of accidents in front of the local school and daycare center. There is a lot of need for discussion, especially on Frankfurter Straße, where the zebra crossing on Lindenstraße is heavily used by students. A concerned father accompanying his daughter across the crosswalk expresses concerns about traffic.

The Bad Nauheim Greens have taken the initiative and are calling for a speed reduction to 30 km/h on Frankfurter Straße in order to enable safer crossing for small pedestrians. Students report dangerous situations that occur when crossing the street. These concerns are driving the Greens' proposal to reduce the speed in front of the “Villa Bach” daycare center.

Security measures in discussion

Department head Stefan Reichert notes that the legal regulations on speed limits are anything but simple. A parking space between the “Villa Bach” and the sidewalk could potentially provide a basis for more effective speed enforcement. There is also intensive discussion about a possible traffic light as a solution for the zebra crossing in front of the Netto market. In order to make an informed decision, an initial traffic count will take place shortly.

The Weingartenstrasse citizens' initiative also supports the efforts and is calling for a speed limit of 30 km/h to defuse the traffic situation. City Councilor Peter Krank highlights the urgency of a comprehensive solution to speed limits. However, there is also skepticism in the discussion: Some voices doubt that reducing speed alone can prevent drivers from speeding. The committee decided to postpone the issue for the time being until further information on the traffic situation was available.

Zebra crossings as a safe crossing

Crosswalk intersections are particularly important in a location with heavy pedestrian traffic, such as StVU.info emphasized. Pedestrians have absolute priority at the zebra crossing. The white lines on the roadway signal to drivers that they must stop if someone wants to enter the crossing. This is not a given everywhere in Germany; In countries like Switzerland or Belgium, such pedestrian crossings can be found at almost every intersection.

Although zebra crossings are inexpensive to produce and maintain, they are still relatively rare in many German cities. In fact, they should all be planned for where pedestrians frequently cross the street. According to information from North Rhine-Westphalia, they are also recommended in 30 km/h zones. Drivers face fines of up to 80 euros for violations, and these can even increase if there is danger.

The upcoming developments in Bad Nauheim are eagerly awaited. If the discussions around safe crossings and speed reductions prove effective, it could have widespread positive effects on the safety of citizens, especially children.