St. Pölten continues to fight for a speed limit of 100 km/h on the western motorway. Because a blockade was rejected as a signal to the ministry, a different measure is now being applied.
“It’s enough! It’s time for civil disobedience now,” said SP Vice Mayor Harald Ludwig, fighting for a 100 km/h limit on the Westautobahn and S33 in the St. Pölten city area. Because after resolutions and letters to the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management and to the country remained unheard of – or without the desired success – and even a citizens’ movement was formed, people now want to put up visible signs.
Original action rejected
But you had to improvise a bit. Because the original protest action was reported to the police, but was rejected for security reasons. The plan would have been to completely block one lane, which has already been constructed several times. “We need to take note of the cancellation,” explains Ludwig. That is why the call is now being made to “drive slowly together”. On Tuesday 24 May at 11 am, participants must ensure that only 80 km/h is possible on all lanes from the St. Pölten-Süd interchange to the St. Pölten-Nord exit. “But road safety remains guaranteed,” assures the deputy mayor. However, he does not want to go into detail about the exact process.
“…then we cancel the protest”
The protest is said to be just the start of several measures. “We will remain active until everyone in Vienna is awake,” emphasizes Ludwig. At the same time, however, the ministry is stuck in the window. “It’s about a week. If a corresponding regulation is written or in preparation by then, we will cancel the campaign,” explains Mayor Matthias Stadler.
Years of fighting for 100 km/h through St. Pölten
If not, the mission, which has been going on for many years and has lasted several ministers, will be intensified. “We are the only state capital with a freeway with no speed limits,” Stadler said. They mainly rely on the expertise of Fritz Gurgiser, head of the Transit Forum, who has experience with protests.
Source: Krone
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