Act now! The protected bike lane on Große Diesdorfer Straße must stay!

Dear Sirs and Madams,

Your motion A0066/26 calls for the immediate removal of the protected bike lane on Große Diesdorfer Straße—even during the agreed-upon trial period!

Furthermore, the official statements available to date support the continuation of the measure:

• The city explicitly describes the protected bike lane as a measure to improve traffic safety
• According to city officials, no significant impacts on emergency access routes or the overall traffic situation have been reported so far
• The measure was coordinated with input from the fire department, MVB, and city officials
• Große Diesdorfer Straße remains part of the planned bicycle corridors and bike routes

The trial period must be observed:
The Protected Bikelane was introduced as a 12-month pilot project (starting in June 2025) to collect data and evaluate the results. Premature removal prevents a thorough assessment and undermines evidence-based transportation policy.

Why your motion A0066/26 must be withdrawn:
✅ Vision Zero requires safe infrastructure: Protected bike lanes are a key component of achieving zero traffic fatalities.
✅ Respect the trial period: Ending it prematurely disregards the agreed-upon rules.
✅ The City of Magdeburg is pursuing climate protection goals that require a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions from transportation.

Thank you very much for your support,
Lisa Gerbermann