Kiezblock in Pankow: Dispute over traffic policy splits the neighbors!

Kiezblock in Pankow: Dispute over traffic policy splits the neighbors!

The introduction of the neighborhood block in the composer district in Pankow polarizes the residents. While some appreciate the quiet streets and the better space for bicycles, others complain about the decline of customers in the shops and reduced accessibility by car. The renowned Fünkostladen Fassgold Berlin closed its doors after 16 years because the owner indicates that the elimination of car driving as customers is one of the main causes. "The regular guests can no longer drive from one corner to the other," she complains. In contrast to this, a resident and business owner reminds that inflation and sunken buying lust also play a role and appeals to those responsible to recognize the real problems. The Berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/kiezblock-im-komponistenviertel-stas- Hauptproblem--Berliner-Li.2289351"> Berliner Zeitung addressed these conflicts

Another resident, Erik Wolle, owner of the bicycle business bicycle Otto, sees the neighborhood block rather as inevitable development. He notices that the main problem is the constantly clogged Berlin avenue, which represents a direct connection to the highway. While he feels the move to the traffic -calmed zone as advantageous, since he saves rents and focuses on repair services, he nevertheless expresses concerns about the unclear communication structures and the chaotic introduction of the neighborhood block. "Something had to change," he says pragmatically. A comprehensive evaluation of the Kiezblock measures is currently being carried out to determine whether the traffic controls do enough or whether additional steps are necessary, as reports.

traffic control measures

The neighborhood block itself does not completely reduce motorized traffic, but pursues the goal of significantly reducing through traffic. This includes measures such as one -way regulations and diagonal barriers to prevent crossing by cars that are not resident. Special considerations were made to ensure accessibility for emergency vehicles and residents. In the composer district, where over 6000 vehicles were recently counted on one day in a side street, this is particularly relevant - especially in an area that has already suffered from countless accidents in the past two years. The district plans to expand this Kiezblock initiative as a model for future projects in Pankow and also in other districts as long as the evaluation delivers positive results.

Berliner Zeitung