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Riegelsberg fights against noise: 30 km/h should come now!
Riegelsberg is taking measures to combat street noise, demanding a speed limit of 30 km/h and suing the Saarbrücken regional association.
Riegelsberg fights against noise: 30 km/h should come now!
In Riegelsberg, the local council has decided to commission a “noise action plan” to reduce the high traffic load and noise in several streets. The municipal administration is reacting to the results of a study by the sound engineering consulting office, which works under the direction of Professor Kerstin Giering. According to a recent report by Saarbrücken newspaper Noise limits were exceeded in the streets of Saarbrücker Straße, Hixberger Straße, Wolfskaulstraße and in the Walpershofen district (Etzenhofer Straße, Heusweiler Straße). This shows that quick action is necessary to reduce noise.
As part of the investigation, the advisory office found that the noise levels in these areas sometimes exceed the legally prescribed limits. In view of this problem, the introduction of a speed limit of 30 km/h was suggested as a measure that could be implemented quickly. This regulation could help to quickly reduce noise pollution in the surrounding residential areas.
Background to the noise action plan
Noise action plans are an important tool for improving the quality of life in affected areas. According to the Federal Environment Agency Such plans are intended to help develop and implement noise reduction strategies. The present noise action plan in Riegelsberg follows the legal requirements and the information from the noise protection measures that are implemented in many German cities.
The discussions and planning surrounding noise reduction are being followed with great interest by residents. They expect the planned measures to bring about a noticeable improvement in their living situation. A sustainable reduction in noise will not only increase the quality of living, but can also have positive effects on the health of the population.
In summary, the introduction of noise action plans is a step in the right direction to address the challenges of urban noise pollution. Riegelsberg could serve as a model for other communities.