City's Attenberger-Dom-Straße Redesign Cleared as Legal
The Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis local authority has ruled that the city's redesign of the Attenberger-Dom-Straße was legally sound. The project, aiming to improve infrastructure, did not require a plan approval procedure.
The city's plans focus on enhancing bike and pedestrian paths, tackling traffic congestion, and boosting safety. Notably, the redesign does not increase motor vehicle traffic capacity, a key factor in the local authority's decision.
The city offered opportunities for citizen participation, despite not following a plan approval procedure. The local authority found no comparable cases in North Rhine-Westphalia where similar street renovations led to significant changes in traffic situations.
The local authority's decision clears the way for the city's redesign project. The changes aim to adapt to modern regulations and improve safety, without expanding motor vehicle traffic capacity.
