Rosenheim: Cyclists are dissatisfied - where is the improvement?

Rosenheim: Cyclists are dissatisfied - where is the improvement?

Rosenheim, Deutschland - Dissatisfaction among the cyclists in Rosenheim is great. A look at the results of the ADFC-Fahrradklima tests Show with an overall grade of 4.4 The 104th place of 113 cities - a small step backwards compared to 2022. The test, which is carried out every two years and evaluates the satisfaction of the cyclists with the local conditions, showed some critical points that need to be illuminated.

The criticism of the too narrow bike paths, which make traffic uncertain. Many cyclists do not feel sufficiently protected when overtaking by cars. In addition, the lack of understanding of mutual consideration in traffic is criticized. But not everything is negative: positive aspects such as the good storage systems, the regular cleaning of the bike paths and the conversion of a one -way street into a bicycle road highlight some cycling.

Green politics and city administration in exchange

Green politicians in Rosenheim express themselves clearly about the results and demand more improvements in the cycling infrastructure. Armin Stiegler from the bicycle advisory board criticizes the lack of implementation of numerous suggestions for improving the framework conditions for cyclists. On the other hand, the city administration rejects the criticism and emphasizes that the expansion of the cycling infrastructure is a continuous process. According to the ADFC , the test is one of the greatest surveys on the cycling climate worldwide, and the feedback helps to recognize the need for improvements.

Although the participation was only 239 participants and is considered not representative, Mayor Andreas März emphasizes measures carried out such as the construction of a bicycle park house. These developments should improve the bicycle climate in the city.

outlook for the upcoming bicycle climate test

cycling can already look forward to the next ADFC-Fahrradklima-Test 2024 that starts on September 1st. By the end of November, cyclists have the opportunity to share their experiences and their view of the bike friendliness in their city through a questionnaire. Through this survey, those responsible would like to receive life -related feedback in order to further promote and improve local bicycle traffic. The aim is not only to increase the quality of life of the cyclists, but also to ensure better cooperation in road traffic.

The bicycle climate test has been carried out for eleven years and is very popular. Around 245,000 participants took part in the last survey in 2022, and the results were presented in Berlin in spring 2023. With this multitude of feedback, traffic planners and political managers are well equipped in order to recognize and react to the needs of the cyclists.

It remains to be seen whether Rosenheim will perform better in the next test. The time will show whether the implementation of improvements actually benefits cyclists and the general situation for cyclists in the city develops positively.