City's Road Renovation Sparks Controversy, Skips Planning Approval
A city in North Rhine-Westphalia has planned a controversial road renovation, with the local authority of the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis concluding that a planning approval procedure was not required. The city has defended its actions, stating that the redesign does not constitute a significant change under the law.
The city's plans aim to adapt to modern regulations and improve safety. Key changes include reducing lane widths for motor vehicle traffic to create space for bike and pedestrian lanes. This redesign does not involve expanding the street for motor vehicles, a crucial factor in determining whether a plan approval procedure is necessary.
Citizen participation was not measured against a plan approval procedure, but the city offered opportunities for participation and dialogue. The local authority concluded that the city acted legally in the planned redesign of the Altenberger-Dom-Straße.
The city's redesign plans proceed without a plan approval procedure, as it does not meet the criteria for a significant redesign. The local authority has confirmed the legality of the city's actions, and the city has offered avenues for citizen participation.
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