Cycle path instead of parking spacesCity of Zurich backtracks and admits mistakes
Samuel Walder
29.1.2025
A blue News reader snaps a picture of the construction workers reworking the line near the cycle path.
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Following the removal of numerous parking spaces in the Brunau district, the city of Zurich had to revise its new cycle path. A solid yellow line annoys residents and businesses.
29.01.2025, 04:30
29.01.2025, 04:36
Samuel Walder
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Following criticism of a cycle path in the Brunau district, the city of Zurich has changed the solid line to a dashed one.
The aim is to give residents and cyclists more flexibility.
The cycle path is part of the cycle priority route project, which is being expanded across the city and will remove numerous parking spaces in favor of cycling infrastructure.
This annoyed the residents. The cycle path was marked with a solid yellow line. It is therefore not possible to unload and load, let alone park the car right in front of the house entrance.
City admits error
But now the city is backtracking. The yellow, solid line has become a dashed line. A city spokesperson says: "Individual feedback from businesses has indicated that the uninterrupted cycle lane on Rieterstrasse prevents the proper handling of goods without obstructing other road users."
In addition, it is not possible for cyclists to turn left into the neighborhood streets. This situation was immediately rectified by the traffic department by replacing the uninterrupted line with an interrupted line, the spokesperson told blue News. No further changes are planned in the district.
The cycle route will be further expanded
The cycle path that has been created in the Brunau district is part of the city's cycle priority route project. This focuses on the expansion of cycle paths throughout the city. And this requires the removal of many parking spaces.
In the Brunau district, the city has now admitted its mistake. Residents must be able to get to the building entrance and it must also be possible for cyclists to turn off.