Enhanced Security Levels
Am Trippelsberg street, located in the industrial area of Reisholzer Harbor, is set to receive a significant upgrade with the implementation of a protected bike lane. Here's a detailed overview of the project:
Project Details:
The protected bike lane, also known as a separated or buffered bike lane, will feature physical barriers such as flexible bollards or concrete curbs, painted buffer zones, and sometimes landscaped curb extensions or planters to create a clear separation from motor vehicle traffic. The bike lane will extend along a significant portion of Am Trippelsberg to improve connectivity for cyclists.
Progress:
The planning stage for the project has been completed, with community input solicited. Detailed designs have been finalized, incorporating feedback regarding safety and accessibility, and construction is either underway or recently completed. Signs and markings are being installed or are scheduled to be applied soon.
Funding Sources:
The primary funding for the project comes from the city’s transportation budget allocated for sustainable transportation improvements. Additional funding has been secured from regional or national grants focused on promoting active transportation and reducing carbon emissions. Local businesses may also contribute to improvements for enhanced customer access by bike through public-private partnerships.
Bus Stop Expansion:
The "Am Trippelsberg" bus stop expansion, part of the bike lane project, has already begun. The barrier-free expansion of the bus stop is estimated to cost approximately 100,000 euros.
Separation Elements:
The separation curbs have a concave, ramp-like profile on the bike lane side and the height and appearance of a curb on the road side. They will be black and white, making them highly visible. There will be a 20-centimeter-wide separation element between the bike lanes and the main traffic.
Markings:
Distinctive bike lane pavement markings including bike symbols and directional arrows will be used. High-visibility paint in bright colors (often green or red) will be used at intersections and driveways to enhance cyclist visibility.
Miscellaneous:
The regional bike route Erlebnisweg Rheinschiene, the EUROGA bike route, and the Rhine bike route run along Am Trippelsberg, resulting in high bike traffic. Marking work for the new bike lane is expected to be completed by the beginning of next week. The actual protection by the separation elements will take place at the beginning of next year.
For the most recent status or official project documents, checking the city transportation department’s website or contacting their public affairs office directly would provide the latest updates. Traffic Commissioner Cornelia Zuschke and the head of the Traffic Management Office, Florian Reeh, have assessed a planned new bike route. The two-way bike lanes will each be 1.95 meters wide. The total costs for the bike lane project are around 250,000 euros, with financing coming from the promotion of cycling, amounting to around 150,000 euros. Delivery bottlenecks mean that the separation elements will only be available at that time.
- The protected bike lane, a significant upgrade for Am Trippelsberg street, falls under the city’s home-and-garden budget as it pertains to home-and-garden improvements for enhancing customer access by bike through public-private partnerships with local businesses.
- The implemented bike lane project, which includes the Am Trippelsberg bus stop expansion, has been supported not only by the city’s finance but also by regional or national grants, focusing on promoting active transportation, lifestyle, and reducing carbon emissions in the adjacent industrial area and transportation sectors.
- As the protected bike lane progresses, residents in the surrounding home-and-garden and lifestyle context can expect improved cycling safety, traffic flow, and connection with the regional bike routes, such as the Erlebnisweg Rheinschiene, the EUROGA bike route, and the Rhine bike route, fostering a more sustainable transportation experience within the industrial area of Reisholzer Harbor.
