Bautzen in cycling: 81% feel at risk! It doesn't go on like this!

Bautzen in cycling: 81% feel at risk! It doesn't go on like this!

Bautzen, Deutschland - In Bautzen there is a great need for action when it comes to the safety of cyclists. A current survey has shown that 81 percent of the cyclists surveyed in the city feel more or very endangered. This survey belongs to a comprehensive bicycle climate test that gives Bautzen a grade of 4.1, which is below the nationwide average. In a comparison of 39 Saxon cities, Bautzen thus occupies the 23rd place and ranks nationwide in a modest 844th place. Such numbers are alarming when you consider that over half of the 175 participants find cycling in Bautzen as stressful and report more than 70 percent of an aggressive mood in road traffic, such as Sächsische.de shown.

Another problem is the open conflicts between cyclists and drivers. Over 70 percent of cyclists have already experienced uncomfortable encounters on the street, while conflicts among cyclists themselves are rather rare. In addition, 83 percent criticize that the city is not doing enough for the safety of cyclists and that the land use planning is sometimes chaotic. Konrad Krause, the managing director of the ADFC Saxony, warns: "Bautzen could lose connection in the field of cycling".

infrastructure and wheel policy

The infrastructural conditions in Bautzen are anything but optimal. Cycling lanes often run on the road and are not always easy to use for all cyclists. According to the ADFC, the protective strips are usually marked with a dashed line, which allows cars to be used temporarily. The ADFC is committed to protected cycling strips that should offer cyclists more security. A uniform and safe cycle path infrastructure still seems to be an unmatched goal in Bautzen, as ADFC Bautzen emphasized.

Overall, Bautzen under the 1047 cities in Germany occupies the 913th place in bicycle policy and urgently needs to take measures to improve this Situation. Above all, the poor leadership on construction sites and the close design of the bike paths are heavily criticized by those affected. While the accessibility of the city center is perceived positively by bike, there is a lot of space for improvements in terms of general bicycle traffic conditions.

the look ahead

A study by the Fraunhofer Institute presented in Berlin shows the potential for Germany to significantly increase the share of cycling by 2035, which could lead to saving up to 19 million tons of CO2. According to the study, a tripling of the cycling share of up to 30 kilometers would be possible if the necessary steps are taken: the expansion of the bike paths, good interfaces to bus and train as well as a bicycle -friendly planning in the municipalities are crucial. The [ADFC] (https://www.adfc.de/neukeit/studie-Deutschland-koenne-radverkehrsät-ilbiebreifachen) sees great opportunities for a positive development.