Traffic turnaround in Graefekiez: Conversion of car parking spaces for more quality of life

Von NAG Redaktion

In den letzten Jahren haben Städte auf der ganzen Welt begonnen, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, um die Verkehrssituation in stark befahrenen Stadtvierteln zu verbessern. Eine solche Initiative wurde auch im Graefekiez durchgeführt, wo im vergangenen Jahr in zwei Straßenabschnitten ein Teil der Kfz-Stellplätze umgenutzt wurde. Hierbei wurden Maßnahmen wie die Entsiegelung von Flächen, die Schaffung von Lade- und Lieferzonen, die Förderung geteilter Mobilität und die Schaffung von Radstellplätzen durchgeführt. Die Umgestaltungen im Graefekiez wurden nicht nur durchgeführt, um die Verkehrssituation zu verbessern, sondern auch um die Lebensqualität der Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner zu steigern. Durch die Beteiligung der Anwohnerinnen und Anwohner sowie …
In recent years, cities around the world have started taking measures to improve the traffic situation in heavily used districts. Such an initiative was also carried out in the Graefekiez, where some of the car parking spaces were converted in two street sections last year. Here, measures such as the removal of areas, the creation of loading and delivery zones, the promotion of shared mobility and the creation of wheel parking spaces were carried out. The redesigns in Graefekiez were not only carried out to improve the traffic situation, but also to increase the quality of life of the residents. Through the participation of the residents as well as ... (Symbolbild/MB)

In recent years, cities around the world have started to take measures to improve the traffic situation in heavily used districts. Such an Initiative was also carried out in the Graefekiez, where some of the car parking spaces were converted in two street sections last year. Here, measures such as the removal of areas, the creation of loading and delivery zones, the promotion of shared mobility and the creation of wheel parking spaces were carried out.

The redesigns in Graefekiez were not only carried out to improve the traffic situation, but also to increase the quality of life of the residents. The participation of the residents and extensive research support ensured that the measures meet the needs of the people on site.

The Graefekiez is known for its lively and diverse neighborhood, which many are valued by many as an urban retreat in the middle of the big city. The redesign of the transport infrastructure in the neighborhood help to preserve this character and to strengthen the space for encounters and social interaction.

In the following you will find a table with information on the implemented measures in Graefekiez and their expected effects:

| Measure | Effect |
| ——————— | --————————————————————— | Unlocking | Improvement of the urban climate, reduction in heat islands |
| Charging and delivery zones | Reduction of traffic jams, better accessibility for delivery traffic |
| Shared mobility | Reduction of private transport, promotion of environmentally friendly means of transport |
| Cycling spaces | Increasing traffic safety for cyclists |

The redesigns in Graefekiez are an example of successful district -related traffic concepts that help to improve the quality of life in urban areas. The combination of various measures found a sustainable solution that has a positive impact not only the traffic situation, but also social life in the neighborhood.


Source: www.berlin.de