Cycling in Radebeul Cycling concept being developed - public participation to start shortly

Improving and promoting cycling in Radebeul is one of the most important goals for the development of mobility and transport in our city. The current update of the transport development plan (VEP) from 2018 also addresses the further development of non-motorised transport. The VEP recommends that the detailed examination of the cycling network be analysed separately as part of a separate concept. To this end, an independent cycling concept has been under development since the beginning of this year. The aim of this concept is to develop a cycling network and make it fit for the requirements of the future (more and faster cycling) and to increase road safety for cyclists.

The aim is to increase the use of bicycles in the urban area. In addition to the tourist aspect, the bicycle is also the ideal means of urban transport, especially in a ribbon city like Radebeul. Shifting the proportion of short journeys by car to cycling not only relieves pressure on the roads, but also on car parks. This concept is being developed with the help of a specialist engineering firm, PGV-Alrutz GbR, which specialises in this type of work. Planungsgesellschaft Verkehr is a Hanover-based engineering firm that has been active throughout Germany for over 30 years. It specialises in the promotion of cycling and pedestrian traffic. In addition to the creation of municipal cycling concepts, this also includes research projects on a wide range of issues relating to cycling, collaboration on the regulations of the Road and Transport Research Association (FGSV) and the development of guidelines.

The aim of the cycling concept is to identify and assess the weak points and needs of cycling and to gradually improve the quality of the cycling infrastructure. Intensive involvement of the population is planned during the course of the project. Two workshops are to be held this year in which all interested Radebeul residents will be given the opportunity to participate. We want to hold the first workshop on 29 May 2019 at 5 p.m. in the Kultur-Bahnhof, just in time for the start of the cycling season. You are already cordially invited to take part. You can find more information in the next official gazette and on the Radebeul city website.

Andrea Löwlein
Town planning and building inspectorate