Renovation of Torstraße: Safety report with damning verdict:
What will Torstraße look like in the future? The Senate, residents, conservationists ...
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Safety Concerns Stall Berlin’s Torstraße ReconstructionAn independent report highlights 90 safety flaws, with 34 posing serious risks, urging a full redesign of the €10.1 million project.
Key FactsNov 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
- Berlin’s Senate intends to spend €10.1 million expanding Torstraße to four lanes despite traffic data not supporting this increase.
- Changing Cities presented an external audit identifying 90 safety issues, 34 of which carry high accident risks, particularly affecting pedestrians and cyclists.
- Hazardous intersections and missing bike lane protections put all road users and emergency services at risk, with concerns over the street becoming a 'city highway' in a residential area.
- The auditor calls for a complete redesign based on actual traffic and safety needs, while the Senate maintains the current plan meets all regulations.
The Torstraße does not need two lanes in each direction, and the planned investments of over ten million euros for a 'city highway' in the middle of a residential area are irresponsible.— Criticism from traffic planner Stefan Lehmkühler during the presentation of the audit.
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