Uploaded on 2015-05-21 by davidrurry

The two pieces of invisible information I want to highlight here are the following: 1. The application of filtered permeability that the city of Berlin uses to manage its traffic. The road that the Strassenbahn is turning into is a Fahrradstrasse (bicycle priority road) which means that it is limited to particular residential traffic as well as public transport and of course bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The reason for this is that the continuation if this road has seen inquired popularity with residents and tourists over the last decade and the restriction of the access is a means to increase the quality of experience of the shops and restaurants in the strict through reduced traffic. Allowing bicycles and public transport in however ensures access and connectiability for the residents and tourists alike. 2. The second invisible information is that of historic infrastructure and changing utilisation: Due to the decade long division of Berlin, a lot of the pre 2. World War city structure and planning were abandoned. The two halves of the city developed independant plans and focal points. Thus also movement patterns. Through the reunification, these patterns as well as the focal points changed yet again but the infrastructure created in-between does not always support these new patters. The Strassenbahn we can see is a feature limited to the former East city. The physical infrastructure was removed in the West. There Busses are used for those routes not served by underground heavy rail. Rosentahler Platz is an interesting location because it has transferred from a cul-de-sac location at the boarder of the former city to a central interchange point and in itself a go-to location. This is reflected in the high volume of traffic that was not initially planned. Both of these examples are and will be continued to be used to improve both the transport capability of the city as well as the liveability of this area of the city. By reducing the road traffic and supporting bicycle and foot traffic, direct access within the are are increased. Incorporating public transport and thus reconnecting the former separated transport systems of the city improves more distant access and integration. ![Rosenthaler Platz, Berlin, Germany, 17 May 2015, 5pm][1] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1432203073243500.jpg