Gotha is pressing residents to help grade its bike lanes as the local administration reports that 50 people have submitted their evaluations online for the nationwide ADFC-Fahrradklima-Test.
The Push for Resident Feedback
The nationwide survey, which remains open until November 30, 2026, aims to measure the quality and safety of local bike paths, according to gotha-aktuell.info.
City officials are urging more residents, including those from the surrounding district, to contribute their experiences to provide a more representative dataset. For the first time, the survey specifically tracks the feedback of children and teenagers aged 10 to 20 to better understand the needs of younger cyclists.
Residents Rate Safety and Cycling Infrastructure in Gotha
Participants are asked to rate their sense of safety, overall riding comfort, the quality of existing cycling infrastructure, and the general bicycle-friendliness of the city. The survey is open to all residents of Gotha and the surrounding district. Participants can evaluate Gotha or any other municipality.
Residents can access the online survey portal to provide their feedback.
Upgrades to the Cycling Network
The city has completed several upgrades to its cycling network in recent years to increase commuter and tourist safety. In December 2024, officials officially opened the final construction phase of the bike path on Töpfleber Weg, a segment of the “Thüringer Städtekette” long-distance cycling route.
Additional improvements include lowered curbs on Von-Zach-Straße and new red markings at intersections on Friedrichstraße to improve visibility for cyclists. The city also implemented protective bike lanes on Reinhardsbrunner Straße, which were recently extended through Puschkinallee and Schlossplatz toward Schöne Allee. Near the Europakreuzung, a new path section now provides a link for cyclists heading toward the Ohrdrufer Straße viaduct.
Reaching Beyond the City Center
Development efforts have extended beyond the city center to include the surrounding districts. In Siebleben, workers installed protective bike lanes along Weimarer Straße, with further path construction planned for the future. The municipality also finalized a connection between the Uelleben district and the existing cycling network, aiming to improve accessibility for residents.
Strategy for Gotha 2030+
Erweiterung des Radverkehrskonzeptes Gotha 2030+,” which was adopted in 2024. Ulf Zillmann has identified the integration of daily and tourist cycling as a primary transport policy goal for the city. The current survey serves as a tool to determine if these infrastructural investments match the needs of the local cycling population ahead of the November 30, 2026 deadline.