ADFC (German Cyclists Association) has been campaigning for the modernisation and urgently needed reform of laws and regulations that were prioritising motor vehicles and preventing the sustainable transformation of municipalities. ADFC had even introduced its own draft bill. The Reform of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) was finally passed in June 2024, enabling local authorities to build protected lanes, cycle streets and more 30 km/h zones without further bureaucratic delays. Shortly afterwards, in October 2024, the amended Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) came into force, making it easier for local authorities to promote cycling altogether. Having a much more favourable legal framework would make it easier for cities to tap into Germany’s potential to triple the share of cycling on routes up to 30km by 2035 and reduce local traffic emissions by 34%, as evidenced by a study commissioned by ADFC. The study provides scientific evidence that Germany can become a world-leading 'bicycle country plus' by 2035, where people can enjoy cycling safely and securely for approximately half their journeys. Finally, In November 2024, the ADFC Federal General Assembly in Nuremberg adopted an amendment to the statutes that will allow the youth organization “Junger ADFC” to be founded next year, thus further strengthening the role of young people in the organisation." (s.o.).
Weitere informationen
- Froso Christofides (12.12.2024): Best of 2024 | ECF Members. URL: https://ecf.com/news-and-events/news/best-2024-ecf-members
Quervernetzt:
- European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), siehe URL: https://www.sai-lab.de/index.php/de/freunde/2060
Anker:
- ECF: ADFC e.V. Bundesverband - Ergebnisse im Jahr 2024, siehe URL: https://www.sai-lab.de/index.php/de/freunde/2185