Altered zebra marks featuring intersecting lines
Unauthorized Zebra Crossings Installed on Bishop's Way in Dresden
In the heart of Dresden, an unconventional pedestrian safety measure has taken shape on Bishop's Way. Over the past few years, eleven speed checks have been conducted on this stretch of road between Königsbrücker and Forststraße, resulting in 306 speeding offenses, mostly in the low-range category.
Despite the city administration not seeing an urgent need for a pedestrian crossing, an unidentified group of individuals took matters into their own hands. They installed a zebra crossing, or pedestrian crossing, on Bishop's Way, a move that has sparked curiosity among locals.
According to the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), white stripes painted on the road are sufficient to mark a pedestrian crossing, and the sign is optional. However, in Dresden, these zebra crossings were not painted by the city administration, making them unauthorized.
Since their installation, only two pedestrian crossings have been created, one on Buchenstraße and one on Löhnitzstraße. The city has now placed yellow crosses over the unauthorized zebra crossing towards Kamenz Street, a move that has left the status of its removal uncertain.
The SPD had submitted a corresponding application to the city district council and received significant support, but the city administration's response to Stefan Engel's inquiry about the establishment of a pedestrian crossing is not clear. It is also unclear if the unknown individuals intended to draw attention to the ease of installing a zebra crossing with their action.
Meanwhile, a "dialogue display" (a speed indicator with a smiley) at the corner of Prießnitzstraße is being considered as another potential pedestrian safety measure. The city typically installs pedestrian crossings with appropriate signage for better visibility.
However, the effectiveness of these measures in raising awareness and improving safety remains to be seen. Yellow comes before white in road markings, but it is uncertain if every pedestrian understands this.
In the direction of Königsbrücker Street, the removal of the unauthorized zebra crossing has been successful, but not towards Kamenz Street. The city administration has not provided any new information about the removal of the zebra crossing towards Kamenz Street.
As for the unknown individuals who installed the zebra crossing on Bishop's Way, their identity remains a mystery. A request for a zebra crossing at this intersection has been made for at least four years, but the unauthorized installation has added a new layer of complexity to the situation.
For those seeking more detailed and current information, it is suggested to check local Dresden news sources or municipal transportation department updates. The response to Engel's inquiry about the establishment of a pedestrian crossing is available in the City of Dresden Council Information.
- Despite the ongoing discussions about pedestrian safety in Dresden, a group of unknown individuals decided to install an unauthorized zebra crossing on Bishop's Way, which is usually reserved for European football matches and other sports events, as it hosts several stadiums nearby.
- Amidst the European football leagues such as the Premier League, the unauthorized zebra crossing on Bishop's Way has sparked a new conversation, with locals questioning the city administration's approach to pedestrian safety and the ease of installing such crossings without permission.
