• The positive side for cyclists: The cycle lane fords at the Berliner Straße/Neißestraße junction have been modernized to create greater safety for cyclists. Cyclists can now ride on cycle lanes marked "red". A special traffic light system regulates traffic for cyclists turning onto the road.
• The positive aspect for all road users: Traffic on the roads is regulated by the traffic lights in the junction area in the tried and tested manner. As the lane narrowing has been removed, road users on Neißestraße and Berliner Straße can continue to drive on two or one lane as usual.

What has been done in the junction area in general?

• In order to create greater safety for cyclists in the junction area, the cycle lane fords have been moved closer to the flowing traffic. This keeps cyclists in the line of sight of motor vehicle drivers.
• The new cycle lane fords were painted red in the area of the junction so that they are clearly visible.
• For left-turning cycle traffic, indirect left-turn guidance was chosen in the intersection area. Cyclists first cross the road coming from the right and then position themselves on the marked area so that they cross the road from which they want to turn left with the crossing traffic flow.
• The crossing area was made barrier-free. To this end, the kerbs were designed accordingly and tactile elements were installed in the sidewalk area. The traffic lights were adapted accordingly, as separate traffic lights were installed for bicycle traffic.
  Neißestraße and Berliner Straße now have two or one lane of traffic throughout.

In addition, the traffic lights have been converted and connected to the traffic computer. This connection is a prerequisite for fault monitoring in real time as well as the optimal setup of priority for local public transport (ÖPNV) and emergency vehicles.

The project is being funded as part of the "Climate Protection Initiative - Climate Protection in Cycling" of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety under the funding code 03K14112.