Berlin-Mitte's Charlottenstraße transformed into a cycling pathway
Friedrichstraße Set to Reopen to Car Traffic, Pedestrian Zone Plans Still Afoot
After a series of public discussions and a traffic trial, Berlin's Friedrichstraße is set to reopen to car traffic on November 22. The decision follows a ruling by the Berlin Administrative Court, which declared the closure of the section of Friedrichstraße after the expiration of the trial to be unlawful.
The district office of Mitte is currently complying with this requirement, with the removal of traffic safety measures between Französische Straße and Leipziger Straße scheduled for late Tuesday evening. However, the goal to transform Friedrichstraße into a pedestrian zone remains, with plans still in place for this transformation.
Bettina Jarasch, the traffic administration in charge, has applied to permanently change the Friedrichstraße between Französische and Leipziger Straße. Although the procedure is not yet completed, the district office of Mitte's Almut Neumann expects to announce the change of use of the street to a pedestrian zone by the end of the year in the district newspaper.
In the meantime, bicycle traffic will be redirected through Charlottenstraße, creating space for a car-free pedestrian zone on Friedrichstraße. This temporary arrangement allows for the continuation of the plans to transform the bustling street into a pedestrian-friendly zone.
Although the exact party responsible for the application to permanently convert Friedrichstraße into a pedestrian zone remains unclear, the public discussions and the ongoing procedures indicate a collective desire for a safer, more pedestrian-friendly environment in the heart of Berlin-Mitte.
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