Tulln chooses: Tempo 30 for more security in residential areas!

Tulln chooses: Tempo 30 for more security in residential areas!

Tulln an der Donau, Österreich - in Tulln, the population has decided in two residential areas about future speed limits. The examination of the permissible speed on municipal roads shows that residents are actively involved in the traffic regulation. This is done in the form of pilot projects that have been running in the composer district since the end of 2021 and in the Langenlebarner district since 2024. It becomes particularly exciting when you look at the results of the latest survey.

As part of the citizen participation, which took place at the end of June, the residents were able to choose between speed 30, 40 or 50. The turnout was remarkable: in the composer district of 569 voters voted, which corresponds to a turnout of 25.83 %. This was the impressive 86.4 % of the decision for km / h in Langenlebarner quarters, on the other hand, the numbers were somewhat lower, with a turnout of 29.89 % and 61.73 % of the votes for the 30 zone, such as [meinzirk.at] (https://www.meinbezirk.at/tulln/c-lokales/zwei-tullner-wohnviertel-fuer-tempo 30_a7443358) reported.

Mayor underlines the relevance of the vote

Mayor Peter Eisenschenk emphasizes the importance of the citizens' decision. "It is crucial that the residents can decide how quickly you can drive in your residential area," said the mayor. This participation not only strengthens the sense of community, but also promotes a safe living environment. The vote took place on two Sundays, June 22nd and 29th, and aims to create more transparency and participation in traffic planning, as well as oe24.at mentioned.

The results also show that the average speed of the vehicles in the composer district remained rather unchanged before the introduction of the speed limit of 30 km/h, while the speed dropped from 50 km/h in the Langenlebarner quarter to 43.5 km/h. This indicates that lower speed limits can have a positive impact on driving behavior.

A look across the borders: speed limits in an international context

The discussion about speed limits is not only current in Tulln, but also in other countries there are controversial debates. In Germany, for example, there is no general speed limit on motorways. A current study shows that the average speed on motorways is 113.5 km/h, with 83 % of the vehicles driving more than 130 km/h. Proponents of Tempolimits argue for more security and environmental protection, while opponents want to preserve personal freedom, as is indicated on Febi.com.

In Austria, the example of Tulln's school could do. The decision on speed limits in other municipal areas is made in autumn. It remains to be seen how many other communities will take the brave step towards citizen participation and safe traffic.