Frieda: Dangerous crossing of the cycle path again demands a life -threatening victim
Frieda: Dangerous crossing of the cycle path again demands a life -threatening victim
The dangerous crossing on the B249 in Frieda has once again shown its devastating effects. A serious accident that brought a 15-year-old girl in the city to the University Hospital Göttingen on July 21 has rejected the discussion about the safety of cycling in the region. The adolescent affected, which is currently in a coma, was hit by a car when she wanted to cross the street with her e-scooter.
a long history of dangers
The position where the incident happened has been known as dangerous for years. Since the opening of Frieda 2015, there have always been demands for improvements for the cycle paths; But many of these inquiries were not taken into account. A central point is the crossing of the bike path on the B249, which is used by families and leisure drivers. Despite several serious accidents in the past, the responsible authorities often see no urgent need for action.
The call for changes
The local population and politicians react to the repeated accidents. For example, after the second serious accident in 2022, the speed was reduced to 70 km/h. However, according to the local citizen Beate Fricke, who raises the injured teenager, drivers do not adhere to this speed limit. "The pedestrian island and the bike path are invisible to most drivers," she describes the worrying situation.
community is committed to security
The tragic situation has meant that the community is now becoming active. Mayor Frank Gimbel and the committed citizen Oliver Schott plan to publicly address the lack of security at the danger site. "We are thinking about organizing a demonstration or hanging up signs with pictures of accidents in order to draw attention to our demand for better traffic conditions," explains Schott.
expert opinions on solution
agree on the residents and political representatives that a demand for demand at the intersection could be an effective solution. Such a traffic light would enable cyclists to safely cross the road by stating the traffic for a short time. The district has already announced that it will analyze the accident and develop suitable measures to increase the safety for bicycles.
the use of rescue workers
During the accident phase, the pilots of the rescue helicopter planned not to fly due to the continuing thunderstorm. Nevertheless, they finally decided to risk their security to save the injured young people. Thanks to her courageous action, the girl could be medical care in good time - another reason to improve the traffic situation on site.
The need to take appropriate measures is evident. The repeated accidents in the same place not only require more attention, but also urgently require solutions to protect the life of cyclists in Frieda.
- Nag