Citizens defend themselves against truck traffic: founding meeting in Hagenbach!
Citizens defend themselves against truck traffic: founding meeting in Hagenbach!
On February 12, 2025 at 6 p.m., the founding meeting of the citizens' initiative "Signal Red! - No freight traffic through GER" takes place in the old town hall at Ludwigstraße 18 in Hagenbach. In view of the increasing burdens from freight rigid traffic in the district of Germersheim, more and more citizens in the region are taking the floor and are defending themselves against the impending changes.
In August 2024, the residents along the route from Wörth to Lauterbourg to Germersheim experienced an extreme burden when up to 60 trains per day ran for three weeks as a diversion for freight traffic. These circumstances led to a massive displeasure among the population and a call to activity against these developments. The citizens' initiative arose from this resentment; More than 1,250 signatures have already been collected to underpin the request.
event with an informative program
The upcoming meeting in Hagenbach will come up with an informative program. Norbert Kühn from BI David from Limburgerhof will present a best practice example, while affected residents report on their experiences during the detour route. Ulrike Newert from Wörth will present the current status and the goals of the petition, with Malte Neuper from Neuburg will respond to the dangers of freight rash for people and nature. Arnika Eck from Neuburg will also present the guiding principle of the citizens' initiative. However, it is not a formal foundation, but rather a loose gathering of supporters.
The concerns of the citizens are not unfounded. The opening of the Germersheim district for European freight crowd requires a dedicated response from the residents. Switzerland has already signaled that it demands the opening of the Palatinate and Alsace for freight transport. This could further tighten the situation for the residents.
traffic policy and their effects
Similar concerns also come from other regions, for example from Frankfurt, where residents and road users complain about current transport policy. Negative effects due to roadblocks and parking space losses are central topics that make it difficult for the accessibility of shops, schools and workplaces. Citizens are calling for a coordinated and balanced overall concept that takes into account all road users and is associated with ensuring emergency routes and the maintenance of important local supply roads. The concerns of persons restricted mobility are also viewed critically in this context.A research report by the Federal Environment Agency also addresses the social effects of the traffic turnaround and underlines that the acceptance and possibilities of the population in relation to alternative means of transport are often limited in rural areas. The expansion of public transport in rural areas is often inadequate, which increases skepticism compared to the turnover of the traffic. While the majority of households could benefit from the traffic turnaround, there are special burdens for certain groups, especially for commuters and households with less income.
summarized it is shown that the topics of freight shear and sustainable transport policy are closely linked. There is an urgent need for transparent solutions that include all residents and road users. The citizens' initiative "Signal red!" is a step in this direction and an attempt to counter the challenges with united forces.
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