Conversion of Kipsdorfer Straße: cyclists and pedestrians benefit!

Conversion of Kipsdorfer Straße: cyclists and pedestrians benefit!

From September 1, 2025, a lot will happen at the intersection of Kipsdorfer Straße/Bärensteiner Straße in Dresden. This is where the conversion begins, which is expected to last until early December 2025. The goal? A barrier -free design of the intersection, with front of the sidewalk and secure crossing points. This should not only improve access for pedestrians and cyclists, but also increase their safety. According to the city administration, this project is an important step as part of the Dresden Ost cycling route, in which markings were initially applied before the structural adjustments follow [Dresden.de] (...] (https://www.desden.de/de/rathaus/aktuelles/pressemageilungen/08/pm_071.php).

The construction work is implemented by SAZ GmbH road construction of A-Z and cost a total of around 195,000 euros. A large part of these editions will be taken over thanks to the funding by the federal government as part of the special program "Stadt und Land". During the renovation work, pedestrians and cyclists have to calculate diversions depending on the construction phase, and motorized traffic is also partially restricted Dresden.de (....

bicycle traffic in the upswing

The trend towards cycling is obvious. The increasing unpopularity of public transport after the Covid 19 pandemic, combined with an increased awareness of climate and health issues, ensures that the bike finds more and more supporters as a preferred means of movement. In 2020 alone, over 5 million bicycles were sold in Germany, including about 2 million e-bikes [AGFS NRW, that ...] (https://www.agfs-nrw.de/fachthemen/ nearmobilitaet/querungsstellen/).

However, the existing infrastructures are often no longer up to date and many cyclists lack security and comfort. The AGFS NRW reacted to this by publishing an updated brochure on crossing points for cycling. This now includes 28 different approaches to ensure safety and continuousness at intersections. Cyclists should not come to a standstill in the critical positions, but as with the motto "Non-Stop instead of stop-and-go", can pass quickly and safely [AGFS NRW informs that ...] (https://www.agfs-nrw.de/fachthemen/ nearmobilitaet/querungenstellen/).

The way to the turn of traffic

All of these developments are part of a larger plan for the turn of traffic in Germany. The infrastructure for cycling is viewed as an essential building block. As part of the national cycling plan (North Rhine -Westphalia), a research concentration area was launched, which contributes to improving the transport infrastructure and developing innovative solutions. These include recommendations for the design of bicycle roads and on cargo bike depots in inner cities Mobility forum emphasizes that ....

The conversion at the intersection of Kipsdorfer Straße/Bärensteiner Straße is only the icing on the cake in a number of measures that aim to make cycling in Dresden even more attractive. Ultimately, not only cyclists benefit, but also pedestrians from an improved infrastructure that is intended to increase security and user -friendliness.