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Traffic chaos at HSV: Politics demands urgent solutions for the fans!
Thousands of HSV fans fight for parking spaces at home games; Traffic concept is being discussed to solve chaos in Bahrenfeld.
Traffic chaos at HSV: Politics demands urgent solutions for the fans!
Thousands of fans regularly flock to the Barclays Arena for HSV's home games and this drives the residents in the area crazy. Schnackenburgallee in particular often becomes a bottleneck because many people travel by car. Overcrowded parking lots and wildlife parking are the result, and the traffic chaos in this area has the potential to dampen the mood at the games. This is reported by the MOPO.
The latest traffic concept for the stadium area, which was presented last November, is now causing a lot of conversation. The deputy parliamentary group leader of the Altona SPD, Dennis Mielke, is campaigning for a functioning arrival and departure for the over 60,000 fans who regularly visit the stadium. “We have to bring all relevant players – from HSV to the Barclays Arena to the transport authority – to one table,” he appeals. What is needed is a sustainable solution that goes beyond mere short-term measures.
Traffic problems and alternatives
Residents know the problem all too well. Little games or considerations like those surrounding the new route are nothing but a drop in the ocean when on match day even the lively scenery on the streets sinks into chaos. As the hsv24 reports, the engineering firm that presented the ideas for a long-term traffic solution has already caused heated discussions in the mobility committee. Left-wing politician Cornelia Templin was appalled at the meeting about the ongoing grievances. Citizens' demands for more space and better traffic flow remain unmistakable.
A central point in the new concept is the urgently needed increase in parking spaces. The decline in available parking spaces to just over half, due to construction work on the A7 and refugee accommodation, has massively increased the pressure. Mielke is therefore calling for another level to be built on the Red parking lot and is proposing additional temporary areas on Elly-See-Straße.
Sustainable travel options
The question of the future arises, especially when it comes to the topic of arrival. A look at the “TICKET TO RIDE” project shows that sustainability is becoming increasingly important. This not only applies to concerts, but also sporting events. According to the Digital BB An analysis is causing a stir: fans who were informed about sustainable travel options chose public transport 20% more often and reduced their travel emissions by 19%. A positive development that could also provide an incentive for a similar solution for the well-known events in Hamburg.
The tax authority has already announced that it will plan more precise measures after the summer break. A functioning traffic concept could also be crucial if the city were to bid for the Olympics. So it remains to be seen whether the districts will recognize the signs of the times and take the necessary steps. Cheers to the future that cries out for a solution!