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Dispute Erupts Over Altenberger-Dom-Straße Redesign

Bike and pedestrian paths to be widened, but some argue this amounts to increased traffic capacity for motor vehicles, sparking debate.

As we can see in the image there are buildings and few people riding bicycles on road.
As we can see in the image there are buildings and few people riding bicycles on road.

Dispute Erupts Over Altenberger-Dom-Straße Redesign

A dispute has arisen in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis over the planned redesign of the Altenberger-Dom-Straße. A complaint was lodged with the local authority, questioning the legality of the project.

The redesign, which aims to improve safety and accommodate modern standards, has sparked controversy. The plans do not widen car lanes but instead reduce them to make way for bike and pedestrian paths. This has led some to argue that a plan approval procedure is necessary. However, the city maintains that no such procedure is required.

The existing bike and pedestrian paths fall short of legal minimum widths, and parking spaces pose safety risks. The planned measures aim to address these issues. Despite this, complainants insist that the redesign constitutes a significant increase in traffic capacity for cars, which they argue necessitates a plan approval procedure. The local authority, however, has concluded that the city has acted legally and no such procedure is required.

The debate surrounding the Altenberger-Dom-Straße redesign continues. While some argue that a plan approval procedure is necessary, the local authority maintains that the city has acted legally. The redesign, which aims to improve safety and accommodate modern standards, is set to proceed as planned.

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