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| 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."
— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) September 17, 2022
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
"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."
— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) September 3, 2022
LISTEN to the @drvolts podcast: https://t.co/8683Pqbvbm pic.twitter.com/GeFLyV6xgL
"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.
— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) January 3, 2023
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
New research from @rivm has found Groningen to be the healthiest city in the Netherlands.
— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) November 26, 2022
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
"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."
— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) November 28, 2022
WATCH: https://t.co/GZGr08SdSr pic.twitter.com/IQpA4v9fkY
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.
— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) November 4, 2022
“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
Cycling is an important transport mode for the elderly in the Netherlands. It keeps them healthy, happy and actively participating in society.
— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) July 31, 2022
To improve their safety, the Ministry of Infrastructure has developed a program called DoorTrappen ("CycleOn").https://t.co/9AmsfH0zke pic.twitter.com/CRRYMTMSHR
In 2019, residents of rural municipalities in @provgroningen were loaned e-bikes.
— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) July 2, 2022
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
Love is.... taking your sweetheart out to dinner on the back of your bike.
— Cycling Professor 🚲 (@fietsprofessor) November 24, 2022
Good cities make age irrelevant!
(📸 by Mariska van der Meij) pic.twitter.com/ZxB0DLp2kT
Vote for the #carecycling picture📸🇳🇱 of #CyclingCities22 students. Vote (as often as you want) by liking & RT your favourite(s).
— Cycling Professor 🚲 (@fietsprofessor) July 17, 2022
Candidate #1: Flowers + bicycle = happiness
(by @BelenBecali) pic.twitter.com/xmpVxObat8
'The bicycle acts as a “rolling walking stick”; a type of mobility device far easier on the joints than walking'
— Cycling Professor 🚲 (@fietsprofessor) November 18, 2021
~@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 is an important means of transportation in the Netherlands, especially for the elderly. It keeps them healthy and contributes to social inclusion.
— Dutch Cycling Embassy (@Cycling_Embassy) May 9, 2019
To improve their safety, the Dutch national government developed a new program called "CycleOn".https://t.co/eEMLjd2LUi pic.twitter.com/WS0jFv20DK
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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Okay - das Alter an sich ist (s.o.) kein Hinderungsgrund am Radeln. Aber nur mal angenommen, man folgt dem Einwand von Frau Kutter: Im Umkehrschluss könnten einige "fitte" Verkehrsteilnehmer dann ja mit dem Rad kommen und dann wäre für Längsaufstellung genug Platz: Wenn man dabei Vor- und Rückwärtsgang verwechselt, kachelt man wenigstens nicht nach vorne auf den Gehweg. In Realiter ist's aber anders: Regelmäßig treffe ich meine (jüngeren) Nachbarn Sonntags bei der Parkplatzsuche oder beim eifrigen Rangieren, während ich die (Rad-)Rückfahrt mit den frischen Brötchen schon antrete - losgefahren waren wir noch gleichzeitig, knapp 1200m entfernt vom Zielort. Von denen, die es ohne jede Ausrede w i r k l i c h anders k ö n n t e n, tun es dennoch höchstens 20% - b e s t e n falls.
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