Baunatal celebrates the fourth triumph on the bicycle climate test-grade 2.2!

Baunatal celebrates the fourth triumph on the bicycle climate test-grade 2.2!

Baunatal, Deutschland - Baunatal shows how cycling in the city works properly! According to the latest results of the ADFC bicycle climate test, the city is now taking first place in the category of cities with 20,000 to 50,000 inhabitants for the fourth time in a row. This year, Baunatal received a grade of 2.2, which is a small improvement compared to the previous year. The award was ceremoniously handed over in Berlin on June 17, 2025, where the first city councilor Daniel Jung and Hartmut Wicke, the representative for bicycle traffic, received the prize. According to nh24.de) The result is that Baunatal is on the right track when it comes to the satisfaction of the cycling.

The bicycle climate test, which is carried out every two years, is considered an important barometer for the satisfaction of cyclists. In 2024, over 180,000 participants in 1,148 cities participated in the survey - a new record!

excellent categories and potential for improvement

The first places in Baunatal are particularly noteworthy in seven categories of the survey. The accessibility of the city center by bike was rated with a grade of 1.7, the feeling of security on the bike paths resulted in a 1.8 and the advertising for cycling was also highlighted with 1.9. The quick drive on bike paths got the grade 2.0, while winter service could not cut off on bike paths with 2.2. However, a drop of bitterness remains: dealing with false parkers on bike paths was only rated with a 4.0, which represents the worst grade. At this point there is definitely a need for action to further improve the wheel infrastructure.

But the commitment to cycling in Baunatal goes far beyond this award. The city has set itself the task of actively supporting cyclists and continuously expanding the infrastructure. The focus is on both daily needs and leisure people. A central measure is the new bike path along the L 3473, which is intended to create an important connection in the regional network. In addition, the R1 cycle path is redesigned in the urban area to increase both security and comfort.

cycling promotion and initiatives

The city is also planning to develop new bicycle streets, such as on Zwehrener Weg, where more space is granted to cycle traffic. A pothole initiative is intended to improve the quality of the cycle paths and thus increase the safety and attractiveness of cycling. The improvement of the cycle paths is accompanied by actions that are intended to strengthen the awareness of cycling in everyday life, such as "Fuldaraden".

The city's commitment is also important in the field of employer mobility. The provision of your own bicycle box for employees promotes sustainable way to work and shows that Baunatal lives actively and effectively. "The ambitious promotion of bicycle traffic is also possible in medium-sized centers," says bicycle climate-test.adfc.de.

The city has already achieved a lot through the cycling project group, and the positive development will continue to be pursued in the future. "We are proud of this award, but we don't rest on our laurels," emphasizes the representative for cycling, Hartmut Wicke. It remains to be seen how Baunatal will develop in the coming years, but the course for a bike -friendly future has already been set.

For more information about the progress in bicycle traffic and the measures that Baunatal plans, a look at bmv.de.