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Faster progress thanks to the green arrow: the city is gradually installing signs with a green turning arrow for cyclists at many junctions. At these points, they have to stop briefly, assess the traffic and are then allowed to turn despite the red light.
What is a green arrow for cyclists?
A green arrow for cyclists only is a traffic sign for free right turns on red and a component of the mobility transition to strengthen cycling. These traffic signs have been in use in the Netherlands, France and Belgium for some time.
With the amended German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), new rules have also applied in Germany since 2020 - including the introduction of the green arrow for cyclists. The new traffic sign allows them to turn right even when a traffic light is red. This allows cyclists to get through city traffic faster.
Video: New green arrows briefly explained
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The green arrows help cyclists to make faster progress. The green arrow allows cyclists to carefully turn right even when the traffic light is red after stopping. Short waiting times are particularly important for cyclists who are exposed to wind and weather. The new green arrow regulation shortens waiting times and promotes rapid progress for cyclists in the city.
What rules apply at an intersection with a green arrow?
According to the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), the following rule applies: Turning right at traffic lights on red after stopping is only permitted if there is a green arrow on a black background to the right of the red light.
In this case, cyclists may also turn on red after stopping, provided that other road users are not obstructed or endangered. Attention and caution are required when turning. Cyclists must pay particular attention to pedestrians.
Which intersections in Bonn are suitable for green arrows?
The first green arrow was unveiled at the Kaiser-Karl-Ring/Dorotheenstraße junction in 2021. A planning office had previously been commissioned by the city to examine all junctions in the city to see whether they were suitable for green arrows for cyclists - a total of 316 locations.
The administration is examining the installation and has already installed green arrows at the following junctions:
Reuterstraße (West)/Bonner Talweg (South)
Bonn Talweg (north)/Reuterstraße (west)
Reuterstraße (east)/Argelanderstraße (north)
Argelanderstraße (North)/Reuterstraße (West)
Argelanderstraße (South)/Reuterstraße (East)
Schedestraße/Adenauerallee
Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße/Adenauerallee
Tempelstraße/Adenauerallee
Adenauerallee/Weberstraße
Am Hofgarten/Adenauerallee
Bornheimer Straße/Am Alten Friedhof
Welschnonnenstraße (South)/Theaterstraße (East)
Welschnonnenstraße (North)/Theaterstraße (West)
Theaterstraße (East)/Welschnonnenstraße (North)
Wachsbleiche/Römerstraße
Wachsbleiche/Welschnonnenstraße
Römerstraße (South)/Rosental (East)
Rosental (East)/Römerstraße (North)
Rosental (West)/Römerstraße (South)
Römerstraße/Badener Straße
Römerstraße/Nordstraße
Nordstraße/Römerstraße
Badener Strasse/Römerstrasse
Poppelsdorf Allee/Bonner Talweg
Baumschulallee (East)/Meckenheimer Allee (North)
Meckenheimer Allee (North)/Baumschulallee (West)
Meckenheimer Allee (South)/Baumschulallee (East)
Wittelsbacherring/Beethovenplatz
Bachstraße/Wittelsbacherring
Where may no green arrow be installed?
A green arrow may not be used if:
railroad tracks have to be crossed,
oncoming traffic is signaled to move left,
the intersection is an accident blackspot,
sensitive facilities such as schools, kindergartens or old people's homes are in the immediate vicinity of the intersection.
