Schweinfurt: Navigable walkways now taboo - what does that mean for residents?

Schweinfurt: Navigable walkways now taboo - what does that mean for residents?

Eselshöhe, Deutschland - In the city of Schweinfurt there is a curious news that causes a stir! The highly official, navigable sidewalks, which were once considered a practical unique selling point, are now under a dark shadow. These sidewalks, which are only available here, are not only intended for pedestrians, but also designed for cars to facilitate the loading and unloading of purchases. But now it's over!

The city has made a drastic decision: All exceptional permits that have been granted since January 1, 2010 for driving on these sidewalks have been withdrawn with immediate effect. This is followed by a complaint by a concerned resident who turned to the Petitions Committee of the Bavarian state parliament because of her playing grandchildren. The government of Lower Franconia declared the permits to be illegal- a shock for many older residents who are now facing a major problem: How should they manage their purchases without the possibility of loading and unloading on their own doorstep?

The consequences for the residents

The consequences of this decision are serious. While a possible solution for the Eselhöhe district is in prospect in the form of additional signs, it looks dark for the other districts, Haardt and Deutschhof. Here remains unclear how the residents should do their shopping in the future. In this case, politics, which has been demanding the reduction of bureaucracy for decades, seems to be providing further evidence of their inability to find practical solutions for citizens.

in Schweinfurt once again becomes clear how absurdly it can be in the administration. While the city administration is looking for exceptions, some of which are no longer valid, the residents are fighting for their daily needs. It remains to be seen whether and how the city will react to the wave of outrage.