Berlin-Mitte: In 2024, new bicycle roads are expected to expand the bicycle traffic network by 10 km!

Berlin-Mitte: In 2024, new bicycle roads are expected to expand the bicycle traffic network by 10 km!

According to a report by www.berlin.de Cycling infrastructure by another ten kilometers. The street and green space office has developed a portfolio of measures that potentially comprises 24 new bicycle roads in the side road network. The exact streets that are converted depend on various factors such as further planning and financing. The district would like to inform the citizens about the planning intentions at an early stage and receive suggestions.

effects on Berlin-Mitte

The expansion of the safe cycling infrastructure in Berlin-Mitte meets the increasing number of cyclists in the city. The construction of additional bicycle roads is expanded by the cycle path network and increases safety for cyclists. This also helps to reduce car traffic in residential areas and make the streets safer for pedestrians. The establishment of bicycle streets encourages more people to use the bike as an environmentally friendly means of transportation.

rules in a bicycle road

In bicycle streets, the priority for cycling applies. Cars, trucks and motorcycles may only drive with a legitimate concern if the additional sign "residents free" is available. Cyclists have the entire road width available and are always allowed to drive side by side. The speed is limited to a maximum of 30 km/h. Further information about bicycle roads in Mitte can be found at: www.berlin.de/bahrradstrasse .

The expansion of the cycling infrastructure in Berlin-Mitte shows the district's commitment to sustainable and safe mobility. The creation of bicycle roads not only helps to improve traffic conditions, but also to reduce emissions and to promote an environmentally friendly means of transport

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