Court judgment on the modal filter in Tucholskystrasse: Reaction of the district councilor

Court judgment on the modal filter in Tucholskystrasse: Reaction of the district councilor

Success for traffic safety in Berlin-Mitte: Modal filter in Tucholskystrasse for the time being

In a current decision, the Berlin Administrative Court took an important step for traffic safety in Berlin-Mitte on July 15, 2024. The court declared the establishment of a modal filter in Tucholskystrasse as illegal (file number: VG 11 L 495/24).

The district councilor Christopher Schriner emphasized the importance of this measure for the safety of cyclists and pedestrians in the city. The Tucholskystrasse is part of the nationwide bicycle traffic network and the establishment of a modal filter was planned as an important step to increase traffic safety.

response from the district of the district to the court decision

Although the district office respects the decision of the administrative court, an in -depth legal examination will be carried out in the next two weeks in order to decide whether to appeal against this. However, district councilor Schriner emphasized that the administration would continue to work on designing public spaces as a secure infrastructure for all road users. He also pointed out the upcoming amendment of the STPO, which will make it possible to improve the conditions for bus, bike and foot traffic.

future measures for a safe transport infrastructure

The decision of the administrative court on the modal filter in Tucholskystrasse raises questions of what future measures will look like to increase traffic safety. It remains to be seen which steps the district office will take into account, taking into account the court decision and the upcoming amendment to the law, to continue to ensure a secure transport infrastructure in Berlin-Mitte.

further information and media contact

For more information on the topic and for media inquiries, the press office of the Mitte District Office is available at the e-mail address press@ba-mitte.berlin.de.

- Nag