Rejection of FDP's Motorway Connection Proposal in Ohligser Heide by Green Party
In a recent development, the Greens in Solingen and Hilden have expressed strong criticism against the Free Democrats (FDP)'s plans for a new motorway junction in Ohligser Heide. Hartmut Toska, the Hilden Greens' Fraktionsvorsitzender, and Thilo Schnor, the lead candidate of the Green Party in Solingen, have voiced their concerns about the potential impact of the proposed highway exit on the cities and their surroundings.
Both Solingen and Hilden had previously rejected the construction of a bypass via the L403n. The FDP's proposed highway exit, located near a nature reserve, a popular playground, and a recreational area, seems to contradict these previous decisions. Toska warns against bringing more health-damaging traffic into the cities by building new roads for cars.
Schnor, also the leading candidate of the Solingen Greens, refers to the ecological and legal aspects of the FDP's desired exit. He is concerned about the potential noise pollution, land sealing, and loss of ecologically valuable areas due to the proposed highway exit. Schnor warns that the alleged relief for Aufderhöhe and Landwehr will come at a high cost.
The Greens propose the establishment of a new bus line and improvements in cycling infrastructure as an alternative to new roads. They argue that this would provide real relief for the people of Solingen and Hilden without destroying nature and causing additional traffic noise.
The Solingen city council had previously rejected the eight-lane expansion of the A3, a project that the FDP's proposed exit should ideally be built parallel to. The Greens in Hilden support Solingen Greens' criticism against the FDP's plans.
Similar plans, including tunneling the Ohligser Heath, failed around 20 years ago. The Greens advocate for a hard shoulder running lane combined with speed limits instead of the eight-lane expansion of the A3. They are also concerned about heavy transport vehicles potentially rolling past the Engelsberger Hof due to the FDP's plans.
Maja Wehrmann, also the leading candidate of the Solingen Greens, did not comment directly on the FDP's proposal but emphasized the importance of sustainable mobility options. She reminded that the Greens have always advocated for the expansion of rapid transit tracks and improvements in the cycling network.
In conclusion, the Greens in Solingen and Hilden have raised valid concerns about the FDP's proposed highway exit. They argue that their proposed alternatives would be more sustainable and beneficial for the cities and their surroundings. The FDP's proposal includes the expansion of roundabouts, new road connections, and bridge construction, including a highway exit at the rest area in the Ohligser Heath. The debate continues as both parties present their arguments for and against the proposal.
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