Traffic chaos in Rüstersiel: Residents demand immediate measures!

Traffic chaos in Rüstersiel: Residents demand immediate measures!

Rüstersiel, Deutschland - in Rüstersiel, the anger of the residents is bubbling! The flood road, once a quiet residential area, is now being hit by an incessant electricity of vehicles. "It used to be something special when a car drove through here," complains Heide Claassen, a native of Rüstersiel, who has been living on this street for 45 years. The concerns of the residents are tangible: more and more cars and trucks are struggling through the street, especially at the peak times of school and kindergarten. Dennis Ritter, who has only been living there for a year, is afraid of a serious accident. "I don't like something bad before being traded," he says urgently.

traffic chaos and dangerous situations

The residents urgently demand measures to calm traffic. The street suffers from ruthless drivers who ignore the speed limit of 30 km/h. "Right before left" is often disregarded, which makes the Situation more dangerous. Ritter has already communicated with the city administration several times and made proposals, including reducing speed at 20 km/h and temporary speed camera. It is reminiscent of a recent accident between a car and a scooter driver who only reinforces the fears of the residents.

official measurements and results

The traffic commission reacted and carried out traffic counts in June. A total of 7,849 cars and 554 trucks were counted, at an average speed of 37 km/h. "The values ​​are clearly below the guidelines," explains Julia Muth, press spokeswoman for the city. Between 2019 and 2023 there were eleven traffic accidents on Flutstrasse, but without serious injuries to pedestrians or cyclists. Despite the concerns of the residents, the city sees no need for action. "The existing plant beds and parked cars are already causing a narrowing of the street," says Muth. In order to sensitize the road users, “smiley” boards are set up, which should indicate correct behavior.