Lanaken Maps Traffic Signs at Molenweideplein for Safety

Lanaken (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Lanaken is mapping its traffic signs after summer, starting with busy spots like Molenweideplein. Mobility alderman Jolein Martens leads the project to improve safety and clarity for all road users.

As VRT News reported, Lanaken‘s, a municipality in the province of Limburg, Belgium,  local government is working on a project to map all the traffic signs in the area. They mentioned that the goal is to deal with the problem of too many signs and visual clutter. Over the years, many new signs have been added because of construction and changing rules. 

According to officials, old signs haven’t always been removed. This has led to a lot of signs in some places, which makes it hard for people to understand the rules. The Molenweideplein is a very busy spot with too many signs. 

They stated this can be confusing for drivers and pedestrians and possibly dangerous. Jolein Martens, who oversees traffic, believes the square is a “jungle” of signs, which contributes to people not knowing what to do or even where to look.

What is Lanaken doing to improve traffic sign clarity?

The local government in Lanaken is working on a project to fix the confusing traffic signs. They’re going to map every sign in the area to see what’s there. The plan is to figure out which signs are still needed, which are old, and which can be taken down or combined.

They’ll blank”>start with busy spots like Molenweideplein. By eliminating unnecessary notifications, Lanaken intends to simplify traffic regulations. These changes are a part of a larger initiative to improve the town for all residents. Reducing excess signage is intended to increase accessibility and improve the visual landscape of the town.

After the summer, Lanaken will start making changes to its traffic signs based on a new study. They’ll remove signs that aren’t needed and fix or replace old ones. They mentioned that the changes should start in the fall to make the streets easier to understand and safer for everyone.

The municipality wants a signage system for people walking, cycling, and driving to navigate more easily around town. This is a part of a broader initiative to improve public spaces in the town of Lanaken. The goal is to create an environment that’s more accessible and user-friendly.


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5 responses to “Lanaken Maps Traffic Signs at Molenweideplein for Safety”

  1. Molenweideplein, where traffic signs grow like weeds—next up, a safari tour to navigate this ‘jungle’! 🐒 Who needs clarity when you can have a scavenger hunt for road rules? 😂

  2. Frosty Squid Avatar
    Frosty Squid

    Oh great, just what we needed—a traffic sign makeover at Molenweideplein. Maybe they’ll finally figure out that less is more, unless you’re a Belgian trying to navigate a “jungle” of signs. 😂🗺️

  3. Mr. Wholesome Avatar
    Mr. Wholesome

    Right, because nothing screams “safety” like a good old-fashioned treasure map of traffic signs—who knew navigating Molenweideplein was like playing a game of ‘Where’s Wally’? 🤔🚦

  4. lady peach Avatar
    lady peach

    Finally, someone’s taking a whack at that sign jungle at Molenweideplein! 🍃 Can’t wait to see if they can untangle the mess or just add more signs saying “not this one!” 😂

  5. Club Nola Avatar
    Club Nola

    Oh, brilliant move, Lanaken! Because nothing screams “safety” like a good ol’ game of “find the correct traffic sign” amid the jungle of confusion. 🥴🚦

  6. Predator Avatar
    Predator

    Looks like Molenweideplein’s about to go from a sign jungle to a minimalist art exhibit. 🤔 Who knew navigation could be as complicated as a Belgian bureaucracy? 🍻

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