Traffic chaos on Lendkai: Return of the cars endangers quality of life!

Traffic chaos on Lendkai: Return of the cars endangers quality of life!

Graz, Österreich - The construction work on the Lendkai in Graz has now been completed and drivers can fall back on two lanes. However, this leads to concern. The association move it warns of a new increase in traffic, which not only means a return to the old traffic chaos, but also an increased noise pollution and fine dust emissions. According to Move IT, the quality of life on the banks of the Muruer is significantly impaired, which is an unnecessary burden for the residents and visitors of the Kunsthaus and the city center of Graz.

traffic transition required

The initiative calls for a fundamental turn in Graz traffic policy in order to minimize the negative effects of motorized traffic on health, environment and climate. In a comparative report it was shown that Graz remained far behind comparable cities in Europe with 42% of all ways that are covered by car, such as Freiburg, where only 21% of the paths are covered by car. MOVE IT emphasizes the so-called “Century Chance”, a traffic concept that provides pedestrian zones along the lends and was developed by the traffic planners Karl-Heinz Posch and Karl Reiter. Implementation is considered an important step for sustainable mobility in Graz, although the political majorities are missing in order to actually realize these plans, as sustainable-in-graz.at reports.

The project provides for improvements for cyclists and public transport in addition to creating more pedestrian zones. The pilot session for the traffic turnaround showed the commitment of various interest groups that stand up for a more livable city. The initiative has already developed concrete claims, including the creation of safe way to school, the expansion of pedestrian zones and the expansion of a dense public transport network.