"Fast cycle connections - especially for commuters - are still a rarely used tool for improving transportation in Germany. We want to break new ground in this area, together with the towns and municipalities and the state," emphasized District Administrator Dr. Rainer Haas at the launch event for the feasibility study "Fast cycle routes in the district of Ludwigsburg". As a first step, the commissioned planning office presented its concept for the two cycle highways from Bietigheim-Bissingen and from Vaihingen/Enz to Stuttgart. "It is important to us to actively involve the municipalities involved in the planning process," emphasized the district administrator. Representatives from the towns of Asperg, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Korntal-Münchingen, Kornwestheim, Ludwigsburg, Markgröningen and Vaihingen/Enz as well as the municipalities of Eberdingen, Möglingen, Schwieberdingen and Tamm were present.
Cycle highways are intended to help people arrive at their destination safely, comfortably and relaxed and are aimed in particular at the numerous commuters in the district. Experts estimate the anti-congestion effect of such routes using a simple rule of thumb: every single cyclist reduces congestion by around ten meters. "This can relieve road and rail congestion - especially at peak times - and such routes also make an important contribution to air pollution control, climate protection and health promotion," said the district administrator.
