Schwerin is fighting for better bike paths: protests and planned bike tour!

Schwerin is fighting for better bike paths: protests and planned bike tour!

Schwerin, Deutschland - The discussion about cycling infrastructure in Schwerin picks up speed. Current reports on the traffic situation show that there are considerable deficits in the state capital. The general German bicycle club (ADFC) has criticized grievances in the bicycle traffic infrastructure and demands improvements. In addition, the city of Schwerin plans to set up a bicycle parking lot in the form of a hall at the train station, while there is also a lack of bicycle roads, such as the Ostsee Zeitung reported.

The relevance of cycling is underpinned by the increasing use of bicycles in Germany. During Corona pandemic, bicycle use rose suddenly, and over 80 % of Germans today use the bike. A changed mobility approach is emerging because more and more people switch to the bike, especially at distances up to 15 kilometers. Bicycles are not only considered an ecological means of transport; They also promote users' fitness. The Federal Ministry of Transport supports the further development of bicycle traffic, which also indicates the growing meaning of the topic.

planned bike demo and signature collection

On the occasion of the tense situation, the Radscheid Schwerin initiative calls for a bicycle demo that will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2020, from the south bank of the Pfaffente pond. The demo has the goal of sensitizing more cyclists for cyclists. In order to draw attention to compliance with the legally prescribed overtaking distance of 1.50 meters, pool noodles on luggage carriers are to be used for visualization. So far, around 1,000 of the required 4,000 signatures for a citizens' petition have been collected to improve the city's bicycle friendliness, as reported on Schwerin Lokal

The planned demo event not only offers a platform for citizens to express their opinions, but also stands in the context of increasing demands on the infrastructure for cyclists in the city. A worrying signal for cyclists in Schwerin is the lack of bicycle road planning, which has long been implemented in other cities.

further developments in Schwerin

In addition to bicycle questions, other important events also take place in Schwerin. On June 5, a guided bike tour to the city's world heritage sites will be offered. This tour is free and has a distance of 10 kilometers. In the meantime, 800 students recently demonstrated for better school buildings and digital opportunities in the city, at the same time the city of Schwerin is planning investments in schools and gyms, despite financial bottlenecks.

In addition, there is a rudder regatta on the lazy lake, which will take place with 700 young ruders from northern Germany. The first races start next Saturday at 1 p.m. The railway line from Grevesmühlen to Bad Kleinen is also closed until July 31 due to modernization work, which will affect the upcoming travel.

The challenges and developments in Schwerin illustrate that the city is facing a rethink in transport policy. The reactions to these topics are a sign that citizens actively formulate their concerns and want to bring about changes.