The traffic trial with cycle lanes across Dresden's Blaues Wunder bridge is the subject of controversial debate. On Monday, the Dresden Chamber of Crafts declared it a failure after just one week. "After just a few days, it should be clear that the traffic trial has not been a success - the waiting times for motorized road users on site are too long," emphasized Chamber boss Jörg Dittrich. The trial was unduly detrimental to the trade. The companies are stuck in traffic jams with their vehicles and are therefore not on the construction site. The chamber had received complaints from craft businesses. During the trial, cyclists will be allowed to use the road for the first time; previously, they had to use the footpath.
On Monday, however, the German Cyclists' Federation (ADFC) in Dresden called for the trial to be continued. "The reactions are different. In addition to emotional reactions, the cycle lanes have also received a lot of praise from commuters on bikes who rely on the Blue Wonder and now get to work much more relaxed and safely." The average delay on bus routes 61 and 63 decreased last Friday. "The transport trial must definitely be continued in order to find out whether this normalization can be sustained," explained board member Nils Larsen. The club wants to petition for the trial to continue until June as planned.
