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Unauthorized 200-Meter Bike Lane Sparks Chaos in Freiburg After Overnight Activist Stunt

A mysterious overnight protest left Freiburg scrambling to fix a hazardous, self-made bike lane. Who’s behind it—and why did they risk legal consequences?

Here 4 police are riding the bikes on the road. In the right side there is a building, in the...
Here 4 police are riding the bikes on the road. In the right side there is a building, in the middle there are trees.

Activists Paint 200 Meters of Bike Lane on Road - Unauthorized 200-Meter Bike Lane Sparks Chaos in Freiburg After Overnight Activist Stunt

Activists have painted a 200-meter bike lane on Stefan-Meier-Straße in Freiburg, causing damage and hazardous conditions. The city plans to press charges against the unknown culprits.

The unauthorized bike lane, stretching from Rennweg to Tennenbacher Straße, was discovered overnight, with witnesses spotting a man and woman in their mid-20s applying the paint. The city has not yet identified the responsible individuals, but they are believed to be local activists or residents.

The paint initially proved difficult to remove, causing damage to the road surface. The narrowness of Stefan-Meier-Straße has also led to hazardous situations due to the new bike lane. The cost of restoring the road remains uncertain.

Freiburg is pursuing charges against the unknown activists responsible for the unauthorized bike lane. The city aims to repair the damaged road and ensure safety for all road users.

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