Rolandstraße/Krefelder Straße (Bastei - Soerser Weg)

Brief info

• Project: Redesign according to regional grid measure
• Goal: Safe footpaths and cycle paths
• Timetable: from 2028
• Project phase: Preliminary planning

Current

On December 3, the Aachen-Mitte district council and on December 18, 2025, the mobility committee will publicly discuss the proposal linked here. The aim is to hold a public consultation on the planned redesign.

Map

Occasion and goal

The section of the Rolandstraße/Krefelder Straße axis between the "Bastei" junction and Soerser Weg is part of the Aachen - Berensberg cycle priority route(RVR). Cycle traffic is to be routed particularly safely and comfortably here. Extensive work by Regionetz is also planned. Following these construction measures, the road space in the out-of-town direction could be redistributed.

Stock

The street space currently shows deficits in several places (see also the photo compilation in the "Download" section):

• No cycling facilities (cycle paths, cycle lanes, etc.)
• Cycle traffic: Turning left into Soerser Weg requires multiple lane changes on the hill with heavy vehicle traffic
• Traffic light-supported crossing of Krefelder Straße in the Pippinstraße/Elsa-Brändström-Straße axis is missing
• No footpath available along Krefelder Straße: Footpath documents need
• Left-sided clearance of the sidewalk for bicycle traffic (in the direction of Bastei) is conflict-prone
• Path connection between Pippinstraße and Krefelder Straße is barely usable for cyclists
• Bastei bus stop: Very short bus stop area
• Rolandstraße: Many vehicles do not park in accordance with the current markings

Planning

Two planning variants were developed to address the deficiencies described. Variant 1 provides for the construction of new high-quality cycle and pedestrian facilities. Variant 2 is largely based on the existing development of a structurally protected cycle lane. The site plans for the variants are available in the "Download" section. Detailed descriptions of the planning variants can be found in the linked template.

Council info template

Program consultation - FB 68/0282/WP18
Berensberg cycle priority route: redesign of Rolandstraße/Krefelder Straße between the "Bastei" junction and Soerser Weg (program consultation)