Berlin's Kantstraße Bike Lane Sparks Safety Concerns Over Fire Access

Residents face potential eviction as city officials seek a solution to ensure emergency vehicle access amid ongoing bike lane dispute.

The bike lane on Kantstraße in Berlin-Charlottenburg has been criticized for obstructing fire department access to certain residential buildings.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf's district councilor, Christoph Brzezinski, warns that without a resolution, residents may face eviction notices starting November 1.
The current road layout, including a parking lane between the bike path and traffic lane, prevents fire trucks from deploying ladders to upper floors.
The bike lane was initially established as a temporary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic but has remained in place, causing ongoing safety concerns.
City officials are exploring possible solutions, including reconfiguring the street layout, to balance cyclist safety with emergency access needs.