Unrealized 2018 Decision - failed implementation of zebra crossings on Glacisstraße
In the heart of Dresden, the busy Glacisstraße has been a subject of concern for local councillor Stefan Engel (SPD) and the Neustadt district council. According to city administration reports, an estimated 6,600 cars travel this street daily, with approximately 5,000 children crossing at this location every week.
Despite numerous resolutions and extensive publications about the blocked pedestrian crossing in Dresden, no permanent solution has been implemented at Glacisstraße in front of the Heinrich-Schütz Conservatory. The city administration, however, maintains that the issue is a "traffic regulation" not within their decision-making power.
Councillor Engel has been vocal about the city's inaction, stating that it has made Dresden a nationwide laughing stock. He calls on Mayor Stephan Kühn (Greens) to find a solution quickly due to the urgent need for a pedestrian crossing. Unknown individuals have violated traffic regulations by painting a makeshift crossing, which was later closed by the city administration.
The lack of a pedestrian crossing at this location has been a point of contention since 2018, with the city council passing an interfractional application. The city administration's delay in action is often attributed to safety concerns and traffic flow, funding and budget constraints, technical and planning challenges, ongoing evaluations or alternative solutions, and administrative delays.
However, recent developments show progress. Pedestrian crossings have been installed at Loßnitzstraße and Buchenstraße, both featuring lighting, lowered curbs, and guide elements for visually impaired people. The total costs for these construction measures were around 41,000 euros for Loßnitzstraße and 40,000 euros for Buchenstraße.
It's essential to ensure the safety of pedestrians, especially children, in busy city streets. The city administration, along with local councillors, must work together to find a swift and effective solution for the pedestrian crossing at Glacisstraße. Usurpation of authority or dangerous interventions in traffic can be punished under the Criminal Code.
As the situation continues to unfold, residents and visitors of Dresden eagerly await the implementation of a safe pedestrian crossing at Glacisstraße.
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