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City Defends Attenberger-Dom-Straße Redesign Amid Legal Questions

The city's ambitious redesign faces legal hurdles. Citizens question their involvement in the project's planning.

In this image there is a empty road where so many bikes are parked, beside that there are so many...
In this image there is a empty road where so many bikes are parked, beside that there are so many buildings and also there is a building in front of that.

The city is planning to redesign the Attenberger-Dom-Straße, aiming to address several issues with the current infrastructure. The project has sparked questions about its legality and the involvement of citizens.

The city argues that its planned measures are in line with planning laws and fall within the road authority's discretion. The existing bike and pedestrian paths are too narrow, traffic management causes congestion, and parking spaces pose safety risks. The redesign aims to adapt to modern standards and improve safety and traffic flow, rather than expanding motor vehicle traffic capacity.

Citizen participation was offered repeatedly, although it wasn't measured against a plan approval procedure. The local authority of the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis concluded that the city acted legally and no such procedure was required.

The city's planned redesign of the Attenberger-Dom-Straße aims to improve safety and traffic flow, adapting to modern standards. The local authority has confirmed the city's legal standing, and citizen participation was offered throughout the process.

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