Villingen-Schwenningen overhauls its pedestrian zone for safety and retail growth in 2025
Villingen-Schwenningen is set to transform its pedestrian zone in Schwenningen. The city council has voted to implement changes in 2025, aiming to enhance safety, improve the pedestrian experience, and boost retail and hospitality appeal.
Vehicles will be banned from crossing the 'In der Muslen' pedestrian zone via 'Friedrich-Ebert-Straße' and 'Uhlandstraße'. The northern and southern sections of 'Friedrich-Ebert-Straße' will become cul-de-sacs with a 5 km/h speed limit. Bike racks and barriers will be installed near the 'City Rondell', and the pedestrian zone will be extended southward along 'Friedrich-Ebert-Straße'. Short-term visitor parking and accessible spaces will remain, and time-restricted delivery access will be allowed. The administration will prepare necessary traffic regulations and initiate dedication procedures if required. The school route along 'Uhlandstraße' will be safer with the new changes. The project was first proposed in 2017 but was initially shelved due to budget constraints.
The city council's vote in 2025 followed a lengthy discussion. The Greens demanded a stronger focus on traffic calming in the pedestrian zone. The SPD supported measures to prioritize pedestrians and public transport. The CDU argued for a compromise, favoring model trials over immediate driving bans. The FDP called for a traffic analysis before radical restrictions. The Left aimed for full traffic calming.
In 2025, the city of Villingen-Schwenningen will implement changes to enhance safety and improve the pedestrian experience in Schwenningen. The project, initially proposed in 2017, will see vehicles banned from certain areas, and the pedestrian zone extended. The city council's vote followed a thorough discussion, with parties offering differing views. The changes aim to boost retail and hospitality appeal and make the area safer for pedestrians.
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