Dangerous bike path in Hamm: Readers warns of life at Südstraße

Dangerous bike path in Hamm: Readers warns of life at Südstraße

In the city of Hamm, the endangerment of cyclists in road traffic is increasingly perceived. A reader, Knut Wierhake, has drawn attention to the potentially dangerous situation on the bike path on Südstrasse, which is a real risk for many cyclists.

The bike path on the Südstraße, which leads from the town hall towards Pauluskirche, ends abruptly behind Brückenstraße. Wierhake criticizes that cyclists have to "smuggle themselves into the flowing traffic" without there being warnings for drivers or special speed restrictions. In fact, there is neither a speed of 20 sign nor other measures that could increase the safety of cyclists. This defective infrastructure could have fatal consequences.

Risks when crossing the streets

Another critical problem is the transition from Südstraße to the snap -in right of way. The shape of the street means that motorized vehicles often drive at excessive speed. "The wide curve invites you to cut the road," says Wierhake, referring to the risks that result from the drivers of bicycles. This situation often leads to dangerous encounters between cyclists and fast vehicles.

The prior setup of a left turn for cyclists, which would have made a safe crossing possible, was recently removed. Wierhake emphasizes that this turning aid would have created red color for cyclists. Their absence now means that the entire area for cyclists carries a great risk, since there is a lack of crossing aids and there are no speed limits.

• Die Abbiegehilfe war eine wichtige Sicherheitsmaßnahme, die Radfahrer schützen sollte.
• Der Weg ohne weichen Übergang ist für Radler gefährlich.
• Zukünftige Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der Sicherheit sind dringend notwendig.

Wierhake calls for a review and improvement of the bike paths in Hamm so that cyclists can be safer on the road. He encourages other readers to share their experiences with dangerous bike paths and thus contribute to the discussion. The problem is not just limited to Hamm; Many municipalities face similar challenges in the protection of cyclists in traffic.

For the citizens, it remains to be seen which steps are taken to increase the safety of cyclists at critical points such as Südstraße. In the meantime, numerous cyclists are forced to face the dangerous conditions in city traffic. For more information on this topic, there are detailed reports that illuminate the current situation www.wa.de.