Hamm remains without a green arrow: cyclists finally call for movement!

Hamm remains without a green arrow: cyclists finally call for movement!

In Hamm, the introduction of the green arrow for cyclists has been discussed for some time. Despite the official implementation of the regulation in 2020, cyclists in the city have so far not seen a single green arrow. This was criticized by the Cyclists' table Hamm , which acts as an open forum for bike-interested people. The members of the regulars' table do not feel sufficiently supported by the city administration and see the delays as a sign of lacking engagement for improving the bicycle infrastructure.

The green arrow, which makes it easier to turn on red traffic lights after a short stop, could bring many advantages for cyclists. It shortens the waiting times at intersections and enables safe threading into the circulation. A spokesman for the city said that the green arrow was considered a bicycle -friendly measure. Nevertheless, there are numerous construction sites and technical obstacles to the planned implementation. A better planned traffic situation is necessary before additional regulations could be introduced.

obstacles for the introduction

A possible location test for a green arrow at the intersection Münsterstraße/Heessener Straße has already been mentioned. However, this intersection is considered the focus of accidents, which requires additional considerations. Voices from the ADFC Hamm report that technical objections and a need for coordination with the police hinder the introduction. According to the ADFC, there was already an application for the assembly of a green arrow, which has remained unanswered since May 25, 2022.

North Rhine-Westphalia had already published the decree in May 2020 for the legally secure introduction of the traffic sign VZ 721. Cities like Düsseldorf, Cologne and Münster have already successfully implemented green arrows. Hamm, on the other hand, remains behind these developments: by November 2024, the city was still without a single sign for bicycle traffic.

bicycle friendliness in Hamm

In the context of the discussion about the bicycle -friendly infrastructure, it is also important to look at the general satisfaction of the cyclists. The ADFC carries out the bicycle climate test every two years to capture the perception of the cyclists. The results show that many cyclists in Hamm are dissatisfied, especially due to poor traffic light circuits and the frequent disabilities by false parkers on bike paths. These factors could explain the background of the city to promote environmentally friendly mobility.

The feedback from the cyclists in Hamm and the demands of the cyclist table show that it is time to actively work on improving the bicycle infrastructure. An early implementation of the green arrow could not only increase the attractiveness of cycling, but also make the city more environmentally friendly and livable.