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Poller dispute in Lichtenberg: Haddliche-who is to blame?
Berliner Zeitung reports on the controversy around a bollard in Lichtenberg, which the fire brigade and police are said to have hindered.
Poller dispute in Lichtenberg: Haddliche-who is to blame?
On New Year's Night, a street bollard in Lichtenberg caused excitement when the fire brigade and the police had to reverse due to a traffic lock. According to a video published by citizens, the red and white bollard in Stadthausstraße was the reason for the delay in the emergency services. Although the initiative "Traffic calming with a sense of proportion" demands that the bollard be removed, the city councilor Filiz Keküllüoğlu confirmed on request that no concrete use had been hindered by the bollard, since no relevant missions could be recorded, as reported to the Berliner Zeitung. The fire brigade explained that the restriction on New Year's Eve was caused by an unknown lock in the navigation system of the emergency vehicles, which caused around two minutes to be delayed.
political controversy and security concerns
The topic of street bollards shaken the media and politics. In a meeting of the interior committee of the House of Representatives, the bollard was named as a potential hazard for the safety of Berliners. This was particularly emphasized by the CDU, which argued that such traffic barriers extend the emergency routes and that Thus can cost important time in an emergency. Inside Senator Iris Spranger reported "negative examples" and complained of decisions by the district offices, which could possibly endanger human lives, as the taz caused.
In fact, there were reports of similar incidents in which emergency vehicles had to reverse due to the bollards, for example in February and November of the previous year. The association "Traffic calming with a sense of proportion" plans to reduce the bollard by a citizens' decision. However, while the discussion about the role of Pollers continues in transport policy, other citizens argue that the bollard contributes to road safety. The debate about urban traffic calming remains a hot topic in Berlin, while those responsible are looking for solutions to ensure both the security of the citizens and the accessibility for emergency services.In the meantime, the focus is also on traffic calm at Friedrichshainer Ostkreuz-Kiez, where residents partly welcome and partly criticize the Pollers. The initiatives advocate that traffic calming and the needs of the emergency services should be better brought into line, the Berliner Zeitung reports.
Berliner Zeitung