Gratkorn defends itself: Luft-100 must stay for clean air!

Gratkorn defends itself: Luft-100 must stay for clean air!

The decision of the Styrian state government, the so-called "air 100" on the A9, ensures heated debates. This speed limit, which applies on a section of the Pyhrn Autobahn (A9) and the South Autobahn (A2), will be lifted from April 2025, which means that drivers are allowed to drive up to 130 km/h again, provided that no other speed limits are displayed. As orf.at , this decision was made after a review of the pollutant limit values ​​that are currently being met, but could be more strict from 2030. Experts warn that compliance with these new values ​​could be particularly challenging.

in Gratkorn, a place in the Graz area district, the municipal council, together with the SPÖ and the ÖVP, obtained an objection to the abolition of the air-raid dog. "The air-raid hundreds on the A9 must remain," said the Gratkorner municipal council in a broadcast. The reasoning is that a higher speed could not only lead to a deterioration in the air quality, but also increases the risk of accidents. Martin Holzer from the Greens emphasized that the majority in the local council wanted to set a clear sign of healthy air and more security. According to meinzirk.at , the petition suggests that Graz as a particularly affected city demands the maintenance of the speed limit.

The discussion about air-raid shelters is not only limited to local political initiatives, but also raises important questions about the health and safety of the citizens who live near heavily used motorways. It remains to be seen whether the state government will react to the efforts of the community.