Cycling in Dachau: 64% feel at risk - infrastructure failure!
Cycling in Dachau: 64% feel at risk - infrastructure failure!
Dachau, Deutschland - Dachau, June 23, 2025-The latest results of the bicycle climate test 2024, carried out by the ADFC, throw a worrying light on the bicycle infrastructure in Dachau. As the Kurier Dachau , 64 percent of the respondents feel at risk of cycling in the city. The total grade of 3.85 means only one place 159 out of 429 in the category of 20,000 to 50,000 inhabitants. In the Bavarian comparison, it doesn't look much better with 17th place out of 49.
An alarm sign represent the critical feedback on the width of the cycle paths: 86 percent of the participants believe that this is too narrow. In addition, 70 percent complain about the structural condition of the cycling infrastructure, which is often damaged and described as bumpy. 70 percent of those surveyed also found that it is not good for the traffic lights in Dachau, which also makes cycling dangerous.
critical traffic Situation
The conflicts with car traffic are by no means rare in Dachau. Almost three quarters of the respondents report frequent disruptive encounters, the danger focuses primarily by false parkers on bike paths, which are tolerated according to 69 percent of cyclists. With an aggressive traffic climate, as 68 percent of the participants feel, a relaxed journey is hardly possible. It is hardly surprising that 81 percent of the cyclists: indicate inside, mostly too closely overtaken by cars.
The fact that 80 percent of the respondents at construction sites are often forced to deploy and push their bikes is particularly questionable. Of course, this has a negative effect on the overall rating of the bicycle situation. But not everything is bad: 64 percent of those surveyed come quickly and without detours to their goal, and 62 percent rate the accessibility of the city center positively. The release of most one -way streets in the opposite direction for cyclists is also positively perceived by 75 percent of the participants.A look beyond the borders of Dachhaus
In comparison, the adfc point out that the general bicycle rating in Germany in 2024 is on average at 3.92-which represents a slight deterioration compared to 2022 (then 3.96). Large cities such as Frankfurt am Main and Hanover in particular are enjoying better reviews. The situation in Dachau shows that the smaller cities experience short -term improvements, but have long -term catching up to do with bicycle funding.
mountainous cities, on the other hand, prove to be an aspiring bicycle strongholds, supported by the increasing proportion of pedelecs. The ADFC emphasizes that cities with solid bicycle concepts, such as Tübingen, are rated particularly positively. Despite the challenges in Dachau, progress is also evident here: The positive perception and rewarding of bicycle promotion has increased in recent years, which may be due to the funding programs of the federal and state governments and the commitment of the municipalities.
Overall, it remains to be hoped that Dachau not only reflects on the negative sides, but also uses the chances to develop into a really bicycle -friendly city. Citizens: Inside, it deserves to be able to cycle safely and comfortably - after all, cycling can also be a pleasure if the general conditions are right.
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