The administrative court has ruled: The requirements for the construction of the so-called emergent bike lanes were not met in Berlin. That’s what Berliners say about the court decision.
The first cycle lane was closed to car traffic on March 25 in Halleschen Ufer (Kreuzberg). At least 15 more followed, more than 26 kilometers in total. Separation beacons alone cost 601,000 euros. Now everything must be disassembled again.
Here’s what Berliners have to say about the decision:
Jannick Zernke (23), student and cyclist: “In general, it’s good that the bike path is there. I see the problem for drivers. There has to be a solution for both. If I were a driver, I’d be angry too. It’s stupid that it’s reversing now. You should think about that beforehand ”(Photo: Ralf Günther)Mattaeo Frattraol (67), Charlottenburg, residents: “Thank goodness! When I leave the driveway, I always have to be considerate of cyclists. They don’t pay attention to you. I have nothing against normal bike lanes, but there is a lot of traffic here” (Photo: Ralf Günther)Ulla Scharfenberg, (34), student: “I would like a completely car-free downtown area. Pedestrians and cyclists are not taken seriously. Nothing is done for us. In my opinion, private transport is not sustainable ”(Photo: Ralf Günther)Hakan Sevincli (60), taxi driver: “I think it’s okay. It just doesn’t make sense. A lot of people don’t ride bikes either now” (Photo: Ralf Günther)Tahiri and Amir Massoumh (40), Charlottenburg, shop owners (Iranshop): “I think it is a good decision. Cyclists have gotten even bolder. They yell at us when we don’t leave. When I go in and out, it’s bad. We have nowhere to park. Suppliers have to park forbidden on the bike lane because there is no space elsewhere ”(Photo: Ralf Günther)Stephanie Miesner (51), cyclist: “I am happy with every bike lane. I only use my bike and BVG. Cycling is still too unsafe in this city (Photo: Ralf Günther)
