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Bad grades for Rosenheim: Bicycle climate test 2024 fails!
Rosenheim received poor marks in the ADFC bicycle climate test 2024. Place 104 out of 113 across Germany shows a need for action.
Bad grades for Rosenheim: Bicycle climate test 2024 fails!
The climate for cyclists in Bavaria is a cause for concern. The ADFC has published the results of the 2024 bicycle climate test, and they do not bring much good news for the city of Rosenheim and the surrounding communities. With an average school grade of 4.4, Rosenheim ends up in a disappointing 104th place out of a total of 113 in the Germany-wide ranking. Those involved can only shake their heads at this, because the ratings show that the cycling climate has deteriorated slightly compared to the last survey in 2022. Even the best grade from the district, which Bruckmühl was able to achieve with a 3.7, gives little reason to be happy.
But how do these bad grades come about? In the survey, which took place in autumn 2024, cyclists were able to share their experiences regarding bike-friendliness in their cities via a questionnaire. This type of feedback is essential for transportation planners and policymakers to actually make improvements. A total of 213,000 people assessed more than 1,047 locations, making the ADFC cycling climate test one of the largest cycling climate surveys in the world. The survey was particularly funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport with funds from the National Cycling Plan, which underlines the importance of the results. ADFC reports on it.
Review of the results
In comparison, it can be seen that some large cities take the promotion of cycling seriously and have achieved significant improvements. While Bavaria, and Rosenheim in particular, is lagging behind, there are regions in Germany that are catching up in terms of bike-friendliness: Frankfurt am Main, Hanover, Münster and others can report positive developments. Even in mountainous regions, great progress has been made, showing that a well-thought-out transport concept can make a big difference. ADFC provides information about the overall grade.
The general trend towards a slight improvement at the national level raises questions: What went wrong in Rosenheim? Cyclists' assessment of safety and coexistence in traffic is critical; these aspects were rated 4.05. The feeling of safety is a central concern of cyclists and has a direct influence on their willingness to use the bicycle.
A look forward
The results of the survey not only serve as criticism, but also as an impetus for necessary changes. It remains to be seen how the cities, municipalities and the district will address this. The ADFC bicycle climate test 2024 clearly showed that it is not just about marking cycle paths, but also about promoting real coexistence in traffic and ensuring greater safety. Cyclists want to be heard and expect those responsible to be more committed to developing a bicycle-friendly environment.
The future must now be directed in this direction if Rosenheim does not want to fall further behind. There is a lot on the table, especially at a time when environmentally friendly mobility is more in demand than ever. It remains to be seen whether those responsible have a good hand. A good start would definitely be if the results of the ADFC bicycle climate test were taken seriously and real improvements followed.