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Munich Begins Major Rheinstraße Overhaul to Boost Safety and Mobility

The €5.5 million project includes wider bike lanes and sidewalks, tree planting, and an express bus line, with completion targeted for mid-2026.

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Overview

  • Construction has started on Rheinstraße in Schwabing, focusing on improving traffic safety and school routes near Simmernstraße schools.
  • The redesign includes 2.30–2.50 m wide bike lanes, 2.50–3 m sidewalks, and safety separators to separate cyclists and pedestrians from vehicles.
  • Parking spaces on the north side are being removed, with 25 spaces retained on the south side, nine designated for daytime deliveries.
  • Plans call for 22 new trees, 32 bike parking spaces, and the addition of an express bus line with a new stop near Leopoldstraße.
  • The project is on track for completion, with main street works set to finish by the end of 2025 and final tasks by May 2026.