Planned improvements for the primary thoroughfare: Installation of new street indicators and traffic quantification measures

Planned adjustments to alleviate traffic congestion on the primary thoroughfare are set for September. Intended modifications to road signs form part of the plan.

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2025 September 12 . 11:42 AM

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Planned improvements for the primary thoroughfare: Installation of new street indicators and traffic quantification measures

In an effort to improve safety and alleviate conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians, several measures are being implemented on the main street. The redesign aims to optimise the locations of signs and install floor markings with the message "please drive slowly".

Starting from September, the main street will be designated as a "pedestrian zone, cyclists welcome". However, no speed bumps will be installed, as they could potentially pose an additional risk of falls and restrict mobility. Instead, a video traffic count is currently underway, with results expected in November.

Students from TU Dresden are conducting investigations into the conflict situation between cyclists and pedestrians as part of a research seminar. Unfortunately, I do not have access to the names of these students.

The available deployment forces primarily focus on areas with a higher accident frequency. As such, occasional checks by the police and the municipal enforcement service will continue to be carried out on the main street. However, these checks are only conducted sporadically due to the low number of accidents on the main street.

A joint information action by ADFC and the local business association is planned for September 8 in the afternoon on the main street. This action is aimed at raising awareness about safe cycling and pedestrian practices.

No 10 km/h signs will be installed on the main street, and an additional sign indicating a maximum speed of 10 km/h is not planned. If current measures prove insufficient, the use of dialog displays, primarily designed for motorised traffic, could be considered at a later stage.

The main street redesign also aims to improve the visibility and effectiveness of existing signs. Initially, no dialog displays will be installed. The focus is on implementing practical, user-friendly solutions that promote safety and harmony between cyclists and pedestrians.