Residents concerned – Raser at Tempo 30: “Does something have to be done first?”

Early evening in Judendorf-Straßengel: Many motorists drive through the village on their way home. “There is one!” exclaims resident Michael Wagner. He means a gray Renault that clearly ignores 30 km/h on Grazer Strasse. “A lot of people drive too fast here.” Especially outside rush hours: “When I drive to the office at 6 in the morning, they shoot around the corner.”

Street barely crossable
His eyes fall on the other side of the street, where children are playing in the garden. Wagner, who is a father herself, is concerned about her: “We have to cross the street to go for a walk or go shopping.” Namely at the zebra crossing, a little further on: “That is the most dangerous situation.” only a narrow sidewalk leads there on both sides, the place is hard to see through the bend. Wagner wonders, “Does anything have to be done before action is taken?”

The situation has improved a lot since the 30 km/h speed limit was introduced a few years ago, says Mayor Harald Mulle. Gratwein’s Chief Inspector Kurt Dobida confirms, however, that the difficult thoroughfare keeps the police busy: “We have measured many times and are there.” However, the lack of space makes it more difficult. Radar measurements have yielded displays so far, but speeders have not been able to be taken out of circulation. Because drivers would warn each other.

Pedestrian arcade is planned
The country responsible for the road does not speak of a black spot for accidents. The hands of the community are tied. However, Mayor Mulle is aware that the situation on the sidewalk is not satisfactory: “We are planning an arcade for pedestrians and cyclists at the inn.” The situation at the bus stop also needs to be improved.