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Cycling climate test 2024: Detailed results for Wiesbaden and Rheingau-Taunus
Results for Wiesbaden
As already reported, Wiesbaden is only in midfield in the nationwide ADFC cycling climate test 2024. The cyclists rate the ‘bicycle climate’ in Wiesbaden unchanged compared to 2022 with a ‘smooth four’ (from 3.95 to 3.98).
The detailed results now available offer further exciting information. For example, the free use of bicycles in public transport and the one-way roads open to cyclists on both sides are rated as strengths by the participants. On the other hand, the factor of fun while cycling and the acceptance as a traffic participant are among the weak points. In particular, the lack of acceptance is one of the most important topics from the point of view of the respondents, followed by actions and campaigns for cycling.
By means of a questionnaire, municipalities also had the opportunity to name outstanding projects in the field of cycling promotion as well as current measures to promote cycling. From the point of view of the city of Wiesbaden, the environmental track on the 1. Ring as an outstanding project for the promotion of cycling. The improvement of existing cycling infrastructure and improvements for cyclists in mixed traffic are also among the current infrastructure measures.
Results for Eltville
The Cycling conditions in Eltville assess the participants of the 2024 ADFC Cycling Climate Test with 4.15 on a school grade scale. This is a slight deterioration compared to the grade 4.0 in 2022. For the Rheingau-Taunus district, this result is almost the bottom line, only Idstein (4.25) and Taunusstein (4.35) score even worse.
In particular, the unfavourable traffic light switching for cyclists (5.0) as well as the insufficient control of stationary traffic (4.9) are poorly evaluated. On the other hand, the one-way streets open in the opposite direction and the accessibility of the city center are among the strengths of the city.
In the questionnaire for the municipalities, the city of Eltville mentions the improvement of existing cycling infrastructure as well as the new construction or upgrading of bicycle parking facilities as important infrastructure measures for promoting cycling.
FKT results are an important basis for our commitment
The results not only describe the current state of the cycling infrastructure, but also serve as an important basis for further measures of the ADFC Wiesbaden/Rheingau-Taunus. Among other things, the city of Wiesbaden's cycling office has already signalled great interest in the results of the survey and initiated an exchange with the aim of further improving the cycling infrastructure. Furthermore, the results give important indications on which focal points we as ADFC should focus, especially with regard to the demand for a better bicycle infrastructure in Wiesbaden and the Rheingau-Taunus district.
All results for Wiesbaden/Rheingau-Taunus
We have compiled all the results of the ADFC cycling climate test 2024 for the Wiesbaden/Rheingau-Taunus area for you on this page. If the cities have answered the questionnaire for municipalities, you will also find the answers here.
The results for all other municipalities are on the interactive result map The ADFC is available.
Oestrich angle _FKT _Results _2024
Taunusstein _FKT _Results _2024
Facts and figures about the ADFC cycling climate test
The ADFC cycling climate test is the largest survey on cycling satisfaction in Germany. It is held every two years by the cycling club ADFC with the support of the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport and took place for the eleventh time in 2024. In order for well-founded results to be achieved, at least 50, 75 or 100 voting results must be available, depending on the size of the city. The survey is open to all, but is aimed specifically at cyclists and is therefore not representative of the population. However, the results of the test are highly informative due to the broad public participation and can help municipalities to improve the offer for cyclists in a targeted manner.
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