"Reconstruction Controversy": Commencement of the contentious rebuilding project on Lindworm road
In the heart of Munich, the bustling Lindwurmstraße is undergoing a significant transformation. The renovation, scheduled for completion by the 19th of September, aims to create a "boulevard charm" and reduce the "highway feel" that has long characterised the street.
At the centre of this change is Noor Jany, the 38-year-old owner of "La Maison de Jany", a café located in the second construction section of Lindwurmstraße. As cyclists and pedestrians prepare for much more space due to the renovation, Jany is looking forward to the bike lane moving to the street, providing more space for her outdoor seating area.
The renovation involves moving bike lanes to the street where cars currently park, with cars moving to the outer lane, leaving one lane in each direction instead of two. Twelve parking spots will be removed as part of the project.
The city coalition of SPD and Greens has supported the expensive renovation project, with Building Councilor, Jeanne-Marie Ehbauer (Greens), commenting that the renovation will make Lindwurmstraße feel less like a highway and more like a boulevard. However, the CSU fraction has expressed their annoyance over the loss of car lanes.
Residents of Lindwurmstraße have generally welcomed the change, with the Richter family, who live on the street, supporting the renovation. They remember an incident where their nephew almost got run over by a cyclist on the narrow bike lane and believe the renovation will make the street safer.
However, critics fear traffic jams may result from the renovation and would rather guide cyclists through side streets. Cyclist Frits Kamp (67), who has been cycling in Munich for 25 years and has seen a lot of improvements, thinks the new bike lane is great.
Traffic disruptions are expected during the weekend of 22nd to 24th August for road surface renewal in Lindwurmstraße. The renovation is initially focused on the northern section from Sendlinger Tor to Goetheplatz.
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- The renovation of Lindwurmstraße, a significant transportation hub in Munich, aims to switch the focus from automotive to public-transit and lifestyle, creating a boulevard charm and reducing the highway feel.
- Noor Jany, the owner of "La Maison de Jany", a café on Lindwurmstraße, is excited about the bike lane being moved to the street, which will provide more space for her outdoor seating area and improve safety for cyclists.
- The renovation project, supported by the SPD and Greens city coalition, includes the removal of twelve parking spots to make room for the bike lane and a reduction in the number of car lanes.
- Critics of the renovation fear that traffic jams may occur due to the reduced number of car lanes, but cyclist Frits Kamp, a long-time Munich cyclist, supports the new bike lane and believes it will contribute significantly to the lifestyle and transportation changes in the area, particularly in home-and-garden neighborhoods.
