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Reutte discusses: Temporary pedestrian zone or meeting zone?
Mayor Günter Salchner would like to make a decision about a pedestrian zone in Reutte by the end of the year. Join the discussion on November 11th! Find out more about the plans.
Reutte discusses: Temporary pedestrian zone or meeting zone?
The city of Reutte could soon experience a significant innovation: Mayor Günter Salchner plans to make a decision on the introduction of a temporary pedestrian zone by the end of 2024. November 11th is set as a day on which citizens are invited to take part in a discussion. This would allow the city to take a step that could permanently change the cityscape and the way people live together in Reutte.
We are currently still working on the so-called meeting zone, which directs traffic to certain areas and gives pedestrians more space. However, this measure does not have the same effect as a full pedestrian zone. Salchner states that the time is now ripe to seriously think about permanently converting part of the city center into a pedestrian zone. Views on this project are divided; While some residents welcome the idea, there are also concerns about the loss to trade and store accessibility.
Discussion about pedestrian zone
The invitation to the discussion is not only aimed at the business owners, but also at all citizens of Reutte. Salchner would like to get different opinions before making a final decision. The mayor believes that a pedestrian zone would be particularly attractive for locals and tourists. There are already similar models in other cities that have been successfully implemented and have increased the quality of life of citizens. The goal is to create a space that invites you to linger and at the same time allows you to walk safely.
At the meeting on November 11th, Reutten residents can express their concerns and make suggestions. This form of citizen participation is important in order to find a consensus about the next steps. It remains to be seen what arguments and plans will be presented to citizens and how they will react to them. At best, Salchner's decision could serve as a model for other communities that are also considering similar changes.
In the next few weeks the discussion will gain momentum and it will be interesting to see how the population will react to their mayor's plans. The coming discussion could be groundbreaking for the future design of Reutte's city center and will be followed with great attention.