Unveiling the Comprehensive Answer
In the heart of Germany's capital, Berlin, a series of developments in traffic policy are unfolding. The focus is on air purification, speed limits, and school safety.
Transport Senator Ute Bonde (CDU) has announced a new plan for air purification, which includes the potential lifting of up to 25 Tempo-30 sections on main streets. This move comes after a review of sections of main traffic arteries, conducted with great seriousness, for the reintroduction of a 50 km/h speed limit. However, the Senate's decision regarding Tempo 30 has been postponed, and there will be further rounds of talks on the matter.
The nationwide valid StVO prevents deviations from the standard speed limit in built-up areas, which is 50 km/h according to Bonde. However, the StVO now allows the introduction of a 30 km/h speed limit on main traffic arteries where kindergartens, hospitals, or playgrounds are located directly on the street, as well as "highly frequented school routes" leading to nearby schools.
The demand for a 30 km/h speed limit around 90 pedestrian crossings has been put forward by the FUSS e.V. association. This call was prompted by a tragic incident in Lichtenberg, where a child was killed by a driver. The city authorities responsible for implementing a comprehensive 30 km/h speed limit in Berlin include the Senate Departments involved with mobility, education, and the interior (including the Berlin police), as well as the individual boroughs (Bezirke) of Berlin.
The SPD, on the other hand, is seeking answers about the examination of highly frequented school routes. They believe that everyone must be convinced that the examination was conducted properly. The SPD will use the summer lull to sharpen its profile in transport policy.
Senatorin Bonde has reviewed how children walk and where school routes lead. However, she has been criticised for ignoring accident physics in her actions. The SPD faction in the Senate regards the abolition of certain Tempo-30 sections on main streets as a significant matter and sees the need for consultation.
The desire for a comprehensive Tempo-30 limit is driven by the desire for less noise, less aggression, and fewer severe accidents. Paris demonstrates that a comprehensive Tempo-30 limit is possible in a metropolis. Court cases could provide clarity regarding the interpretation of "highly frequented school routes".
As the city moves forward in its traffic policy discussions, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of its citizens, particularly children, while also addressing concerns about air quality and traffic flow. The discussions will undoubtedly continue, with both the CDU and the SPD engaging in dialogue to find the best solution for Berlin's streets.
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