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I agree with Wastl as well.

I can still understand the argument about parking spaces if it really is a problem. Because at least in the Musketier development area, which raised the issue, it is not one. There are plenty of public parking spaces less than 100 meters away. And if I actually have a visitor who has difficulty walking, I can always clear my own parking space and park my car in the public spots. That's what they are there for.

You are currently right about that. Whether they would be enough if not everyone could park on the street remains to be seen.

Ever looked at the development plan? The entire building area is designated as a traffic-calmed zone. Only unfortunately, no one has implemented that (yet).

Yes, there is also a lot of other nonsense in there. Only what would actually make sense, like the creation of the playground designated in the development plan, is not being implemented. In my opinion, the speed works quite well here so far. During the day, when the kids are playing outside, everyone drives quite carefully (except for the postwoman and courier services). And the courier drivers wouldn’t observe it even in a traffic-calmed zone.

Somehow I’ve revealed too much that I’m already getting my own development plan thrown at me.

Somehow I revealed too much, so that they are already throwing my own development plan at me

Don't worry. You can only think that if you are a local and have built there yourself.

Only what would actually make sense, like the creation of the playground designated in the development plan, is not being implemented.

I definitely agree with you. But that has other ("political") reasons.

So far, in my opinion, the speed is working quite well with us.

Well, unfortunately not as it should be. Unfortunately, some people who have small children themselves are not interested either.

In the end, it is like this: If everyone were a little more responsible and thought not only of themselves but also of their fellow human beings, then we wouldn't even have to discuss the topic.

The parking problem in new residential areas is generally self-made. Although there is a double garage, it is full of junk, which is why one "has to" park on public land. In our area, there is a 30 km/h zone, which I find okay since a bus runs there and it should eventually reach its destination. However, the dead-end streets could easily be designated as VBB if the direct residents agree. Besides them, almost no one drives in there anyway.

For all those who, for administrative reasons, do not get VBB approval (I still use the term Spielstraße - here in Bavaria everyone knows that this means VBB): There are newer models that have lower practical requirements (road surface, street design, development plan, etc.) and in implementation are not as dramatic as the Spielstraße: Shared Space (and Begegnungsbereich). Interesting concepts - just google them - could also be a good compromise between Spielstraße and 30 km/h zone for us.

Shared Space is generally worthwhile. In the Netherlands, this works excellently in some cases. I am a geographer with a focus on urban and traffic planning and can only support this concept. A positive aspect is the education of traffic participants to be considerate of each other and to regard other traffic participants as equals. This should definitely be pursued further.

Shared Space ist generell lohnenswert.

That is an interesting approach!

Best regards from the Rhineland