Grass Alley Houses a Berlin Pillow

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2025 September 14 . 4:09 PM

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Grass Alley Houses a Berlin Pillow

In the heart of the city, a change is underway. The Traffic Enforcement has stepped up speed checks in the evenings, and this week, something new has been added to the streets - speed bumps.

These aren't your ordinary speed bumps though. They are Berlin cushions, designed to calm traffic and mitigate noise pollution. The new speed bumps, 1.80 meters wide, are intended to be passable for bicycles and buses, making them a practical solution for the city's traffic flow.

The decision to install these speed bumps in Grassgasse was a collaborative one. The Public Works department, Traffic Authority, police, and Utilities all agreed on this measure. The location was carefully chosen, with a test site designated for the installation of these mobile road humps.

On Thursday, the Public Works Operations installed the new speed bumps in the middle of the road. These speed bumps prevent continuous acceleration through the alley, requiring cars to slow down and cross a 6.5-centimeter-high barrier.

The aim of this trial is to reduce excessive speeds, particularly in the evenings. The trial period will run until winter, after which the effectiveness of the speed bumps will be evaluated. The authority responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of the measure and examining its transferability to other locations after the trial period is yet to be identified.

The Traffic Enforcement is continuing their speed checks in the city center, especially during the evenings, to ensure that the new speed bumps are having the desired effect. The police, along with the administration's top brass, addressed the issue in a meeting, expressing their support for the new initiative.

The aim after the evaluation is to test the transferability of the speed bump measure to other locations. If successful, these new speed bumps could become a common feature in city streets, helping to make them safer and quieter for everyone.