Noise protection for Schwäbisch Gmünd: Citizens demand speeds and measures!

Noise protection for Schwäbisch Gmünd: Citizens demand speeds and measures!

in Schwäbisch Gmünd something happens in the fight against traffic noise. Today on June 25, 2025, the city's new noise action plan will be presented, which gives hope to hope. Because the health consequences of noise pollution should not be underestimated. The increase in stress hormone, restless sleep and even cell damage are in the room, such as the Remszeitung reported. In the long term, cardiovascular, metabolic and mental illnesses can result.

The city administration has actively integrated the residents into the development of the noise action plan. At district forums and local council meetings, they were able to express their wishes to reduce noise. These concerns are now part of an extensive catalog of measures that will be dealt with in the climate, environmental, energy and construction committee on Wednesday. A municipal council vote is planned for July 2.

measures for noise reduction

• demands for road renovations came from Straßdorf, Lindach, Rehnehof-Wetzgau, Herlikofen, Bargau, Degenfeld, Weiler, Süd- and Oststadt.
• Degenfeld, Rechberg and Weiler are committed to increased speed controls.
• The Oststadt wants noise protection windows and walls to the federal road 29.
• Bettringen demands structural measures and intelligent flow of traffic.
• Hussenhofen did not want any further tempo ducts.

According to the assessments in the local council, there are different opinions. The CDU welcomes the integration of the local councils, but warns of overload with measures. The Greens are skeptical about the 40s zones and emphasize the need for clear targets for km/h.

The pressure of action increases

According to the German Environmental Aid , traffic is one of the largest noise sources in Germany. Three quarters of the citizens are disturbed by road traffic noise. Therefore, the revision of the noise action planning, which is intended for summer 2024, is essential. The strengthening of this planning is considered centrally, because only about 55% of the previous noise mapping led to a noise action plan that could be acted. Public participation is a must - so citizens can approach the authorities directly and claim noise protection measures.

With a combination of short -term and long -term measures, Schwäbisch Gmünd would like to noticeably reduce traffic -related noise emissions. However, highly effective measures such as noise protection walls require high investment costs. Noise protection windows from 75 euros per square meter are also considered one of the most effective solutions.

The challenges are therefore diverse, but the city has developed a concept with a total of 54 measures. Short-term changes can be implemented immediately, such as speed 40 zones, diversions for heavy traffic and speed controls. In the long term, simpler solutions such as road renovations and the installation of noise protection windows and walls should focus on.

Another important topic remains the public discussion. In this country, the EU is currently clarifying a violation procedure that also questions the German use of noise action planning. What is certain is that the pressure to act increases - and it is necessary to become active for the health and well -being of the population.