Diskussion um Fahrtüchtigkeit von Älteren: "Denn das Fahrrad ist für Alte zu gefährlich"

 

 

Waitzstraße - © Stefan Warda

 

 

Die Hamburger Waitzstraße ist mittlerweile bundesweit bekannt für eine Serie von Unfällen, bei denen überforderte vor allem ältere Autofahrende in Geschäfte hineinfuhren - einige davon sogar mehrfach.

Der Waitzstraßen-Fluch: 24 Mal schon sind in der Einkaufsstraße in Hamburg Autos in Schaufenster gekracht. Vergangene Woche schon wieder ... #realerIrrsinn pic.twitter.com/v4nTgTXXUN

— extra3 (@extra3) November 5, 2020

Die Unfallhäufigkeit in der Waitzstraße hat in Hamburg mittlerweile eine Diskussion um die Fahrtüchtigkeit von älteren Autofahrenden ausgelöst. Stefanie von Berg, Bezirksamtsleiterin von Altona, brachte die aktuelle Diskussion ins Rollen. Sie schlug Fahreignungstests für Ältere vor. Unterstützung bekam Frau von Berg vom Rechtsmediziner Prof. Klaus Püschel. Gegen solche Tests sprachen sich Vertreter des Sozailverbands SoVD und des ADAC aus. 

Die taz-Redakteurin Kaija Kutter behauptet in ihrem heutigen Kommentar zur Fahrtüchtigkeitsdiskussion, dass Radfahren für Alte zu gefährlich sein.

"Denn das Fahrrad ist für Alte zu gefährlich"

Für Ältere sollten dagegen andere Mobilitätsangebote geschaffen werden - mit Ausnahme des Radfahrens. Folgende Beispiele aus den Niederlanden widerlegen allerdings Kaija Kutters steile These:

Such elegance and class for a visit to the supermarket (where I saw this elderly lady before). pic.twitter.com/pCNXwmscTW

— Mark Wagenbuur (@BicycleDutch) November 26, 2022

Cycling with two crutches through a busy city center in bad weather. Another strong example of the enabling power of cycling infrastructure for all ages and abilities. pic.twitter.com/AppPtlkk1P

— De Filmende Fietser (@FilmendeFietser) September 28, 2022

"Someone convinced me you shouldn't stop if you have a goal in mind. He was right, I know now, because there's always a way."

After a hip replacement, Gunda Krauss could no longer ride a 'regular' bike. But a @VanRaamBikes purchase has changed her life.https://t.co/fptL9WuIy0 pic.twitter.com/85fB8HPsHr

— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) September 17, 2022

"The 65 to 75 demographic in the Netherlands cycles more than any other adult age group: 30 to 35% of all journeys are on a bicycle because it is more than just a means of transportation, it's a means of social inclusion."

LISTEN to the @drvolts podcast: https://t.co/8683Pqbvbm pic.twitter.com/GeFLyV6xgL

— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) September 3, 2022

"People with disabilities can't cycle. Well-known fact." pic.twitter.com/0O56y24R5C

— Rob H&ynes (mastodon details in profile) (@RobOnABike) July 10, 2022

 

 

The secret to inclusive streets? The Dutch have cracked the code. For 40 years they've designed and built infrastructure so everyone who wants to cycle can do so.

The result: 25% of Amsterdam residents own a car, while 80% own a bike and 60% cycle daily.https://t.co/5vf9m3oOfT pic.twitter.com/8rBUNDePAu

— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) January 3, 2023

 

 

New research from @rivm has found Groningen to be the healthiest city in the Netherlands.

The index was compiled by comparing five different factors, including bicycle- and pedestrian-friendliness as well as air quality, noise pollution, and heat stress.https://t.co/tzyemCM296 pic.twitter.com/zxBmjwqmEY

— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) November 26, 2022

  

"In the Netherlands, you'll see people in their eighties on e-bikes. You'll see people with disabilities with a cane strapped to their tricycle. Virtually everyone can use their low-car streets without feeling unsafe, uncomfortable, or unwelcome."

WATCH: https://t.co/GZGr08SdSr pic.twitter.com/IQpA4v9fkY

— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) November 28, 2022

 

 

87-year-old Hans from OIdenzaal is still an active golfer in Bentheim. When he can't be found at the club, he regularly cycles.

“I like cycling along the Cortes. If I didn't have this @Huka_NL tricycle, I'd miss a lot. Walking isn't easy for me anymore."https://t.co/piJ3KjEmna pic.twitter.com/5h4SIZCs3E

— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) November 4, 2022

 

 

Cycling is an important transport mode for the elderly in the Netherlands. It keeps them healthy, happy and actively participating in society.

To improve their safety, the Ministry of Infrastructure has developed a program called DoorTrappen ("CycleOn").https://t.co/9AmsfH0zke pic.twitter.com/CRRYMTMSHR

— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) July 31, 2022

 

 

In 2019, residents of rural municipalities in @provgroningen were loaned e-bikes.

They reported an increase in active mobility: barriers such as bad weather, wind, and long distances were overcome more easily; and they felt free in their choice of route.https://t.co/LOsBgBQ2YI pic.twitter.com/yK41xxqh5x

— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) July 2, 2022

 

 

 

Love is.... taking your sweetheart out to dinner on the back of your bike.

Good cities make age irrelevant!

(📸 by Mariska van der Meij) pic.twitter.com/ZxB0DLp2kT

— Cycling Professor 🚲 (@fietsprofessor) November 24, 2022

 

 

 

Vote for the #carecycling picture📸🇳🇱 of #CyclingCities22 students. Vote (as often as you want) by liking & RT your favourite(s).

Candidate #1: Flowers + bicycle = happiness
(by @BelenBecali) pic.twitter.com/xmpVxObat8

— Cycling Professor 🚲 (@fietsprofessor) July 17, 2022

 

 

 

'The bicycle acts as a “rolling walking stick”; a type of mobility device far easier on the joints than walking'
~@modacitylife (also📸)

Cycling cities are inclusive cities. In NL 🇳🇱 a third of trips of people aged between 65-75 are made by bike! pic.twitter.com/swcHzqu2QG

— Cycling Professor 🚲 (@fietsprofessor) November 18, 2021

 

 

 

Cycling is an important means of transportation in the Netherlands, especially for the elderly. It keeps them healthy and contributes to social inclusion.

To improve their safety, the Dutch national government developed a new program called "CycleOn".https://t.co/eEMLjd2LUi pic.twitter.com/WS0jFv20DK

— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) May 9, 2019

 

 

 

Man weiß nicht wieso, aber #Radfahren hat anscheinend einen längerfristigen positiven Effekt auf #Parkinson-Patienten. Die Idee mit dem #Tandem ist doch großartig, oder? @metroregionHH #WasUnsBewegt https://t.co/ba9xcD1dU8

— Radschnellnetz der Metropolregion Hamburg (@radschnellnetz) January 28, 2022

 

 

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