As of: February 20, 2024, 1:08 p.m
By: Vincent Suppe
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Opinions in neighboring districts are divided about the pilot test for a cycle track on Giesinger Berg.
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In Untergiesing there is a dispute about a pilot project in the neighboring district: Are the bicycle plans for Giesinger Berg ideology or a contribution to the transport transition?
Finally, the route is no longer life-threatening, say the supporters of the pilot test on Martin-Luther-Straße.
A car lane was taped off there to simulate a changed traffic route for a year.
“The conversion was not carried out from the outset because there were fears that it would lead to traffic jams,” said Norbert Weigler (Greens) from the neighboring Untergiesing-Harlaching district committee, explaining the project.
The results should then be evaluated and further steps discussed.
Criticism: Project regularly causes long traffic jams
Andreas Babor (CSU) thinks this is window dressing.
After all, the past has shown that pilot tests usually remain permanent.
Babor criticizes the fact that the project regularly causes long traffic jams that not only slow down drivers but also local public transport services.
He believes that this would intentionally make the journey into the city unpleasant for drivers.
“This is a political instrument and has nothing to do with road safety,” says the CSU politician.
He considers the attempt to be pure ideology.
Greens in the district committee defend the plans
The Greens, who defend the plans, see it differently.
An expansion of the cycling infrastructure on Giesinger Berg would have nothing to do with ideology, according to the ranks of the eco-party.
“This is a transport transition measure in Munich that the city is committed to,” says Babette Lischka.
There would have been traffic jams on Giesinger Berg well before the new transport project.
“In my opinion, the pilot test is working well and is leading to a more livable city.”