The city of Zurich social Democrats together with the green liberal party Zebra strips in neighborhood streets to the political issue. “There are some Places in the city of Zurich, to which Pedestrians without the pedestrian crossing, a little more about the street dare”, to urge the two local councils Pascal Lamprecht (SP) and Sven Sobernheim (GLP) in a proposal in city Council that you have submitted. The two local politicians are calling on the city Council, with pedestrian crossings in neighbourhood zones in more detail.
For the markers in the Tempo-30-zones are subject to special rules. In principle, the city may order no, so want it to zones of the Swiss regulation on the Tempo-30 -. However, this provides for exceptions, namely where “special priority needs for pedestrian require this, especially in schools and homes”.
resistance from local residents
SP and green liberals now want the city interprets this room. With your postulate, you suggest that in the future the volume of traffic as a factor for or against the marking of crosswalks is to be considered. Because even today, the cars would reach in the neighborhood streets. And: “It is evident, that especially on busy roads crossing without priority rights – such as the pedestrian strip is no longer possible,” it says in the proposal.
To soft, the bright yellow markings in local streets with dark Asphalt, the often Protest of local residents. Several years ago, residents of the Friesenberg district were, for example, against the repeal of a Zebra crossing on the way to school, as a local resident recalls. A steep road was re-Tempo-30-Zone. With the new Regime of the crosswalk disappeared, the parents were outraged, and they collected signatures, they wanted to move the city to rethink, but remained unsuccessful.
Subjective Sensation
on the count of The city was confirmed about a year ago, as you Safari presented the results of the so-called Zebra that residents would often use for Zebra stripes. In the context of this project, the city sought the safety of the about 3000 Transitions. A source of danger, the project staff identified, were too close to crosswalks-placed Parking spaces. This was mostly in the Tempo-30-zones in the case. And that’s where it would need, according to the municipal responsible, actually not yellow-marked Transitions. A repeal of the Zebra stripes would be a solution, it was said at the time. However, This push often at the resistance of local residents.
survey
it Needs more Zebra stripes in Tempo-30-zones?
Yes, I would feel safer.
no, it doesn’t need to.
Yes, I would feel safer.
63.1%
no, it doesn’t need to.
36.9%
298 votes
Yes, I would feel safer.
63.1%
no, it doesn’t need to.
36.9%
298 votes
In the conflict to the pedestrian strip and the opinions of experts and feels like everyday wisdom collide. While pedestrians weigh in on the Zebra crossing in safety, experts again and again that this is erroneously taught. This would be exhibited during the construction of always defects. This in turn leads to accidents. The Advisory centre for accident prevention (BfU) has defined criteria for when a pedestrian strip in a Tempo-30-Zone makes sense. He must not have been on both sides of the road there is a proximity area that is traversable. The visibility must be at least 40 metres, and the lighting had to comply with the applicable standards. And it must be a heavily frequented place, for example a school. But: “First of all, should be tried, the crossing point with other structural measures to make sure.”
The two local councils are aware of the fact that pedestrian crossings are not the only measure for a safe neighborhood street. “Even if recent findings of other crossing AIDS and opportunities section at a time, consider, as well as a safe,” write the politicians, “is not the subjective feeling of safety of the pedestrian(s) has to be ignored, either.” (sip)
Created: 25.02.2019, 12:15 PM
