Radler protest in Western Pomerania: 80 demonstrators demand better bike paths!

Radler protest in Western Pomerania: 80 demonstrators demand better bike paths!

This Sunday, June 23, 2025, around 80 cycling participants in Western Pomerania came together to demonstrate for an improved cycle path infrastructure in the Peenetal. Organized by the Vorpommersche Dorfstraße association, the demonstrators gathered at the Klein Toitin junction after they were cycled from the places Jarmen and Neetzow. In summer temperatures of 29 degrees Celsius, they set a powerful sign by blocking the federal road B110 for 15 minutes. They received support from four mayors, including Grit Gawrich from Bentzin and André Werner from Jarmen, who stand up for the concerns of the cyclists.

The Vorpommersche Dorfstraße association has fought tirelessly for the expansion of the cycle path network in the Peenetal for over 30 years. Regular bicycle demos are part of their protest culture. Matthias Falk, Mayor of Neetzow-Liepen, expressed concerns about possible delays through adjacent landing owners, while there are still hopes for an early on-start of construction work on the B110, probably planned from 2032.

demand for faster expansion of the cycle paths

The urgency for the expansion of the cycle paths is not only based on the demonstrators. The Greens also demanded more speed when building and renovating the bike paths in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In view of increasing bicycle traffic due to the increased use of e-bikes and increasing health awareness, according to Jutta Wegner, Greens-State Member, better conditions for cyclists are absolutely necessary. According to a response from the state government, only about 30 percent of over 9,400 kilometers of federal, state and district roads with road paths accompanying roads are available. The pace of expansion is alarming: at the current speed it would take 180 years for all national roads to have bike paths.

necessary infrastructure for more security

In order to ensure the safety of cyclists, the need for an improved bicycle traffic infrastructure is emphasized from different sides. The 15 guidelines of the ADFC require a user -friendly infrastructure for all cyclists that can be used intuitively and has a high attractiveness. A secure separation between cycling and car traffic as well as enough space for different bike types are at the top of the list of demands. The idea of ​​introducing physical barriers between the road users could increase security sustainably.

Overall, the need for a continuous, high -quality bicycle traffic network is more than ever. In order to get closer to these ideals, it is crucial to mobilize the support of municipalities and the state government. The dream of a liquid and safe bicycle traffic in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania could soon become a reality with additional medium-sized deployments and an intensive dialogue.

The demonstrators continue their way to Neetzow, where a community festival is waiting for them. Your persistent voice for better bike paths remains unmistakable, and you are already planning the next actions to further represent your concerns.

Further information can be found on the pages of n-tv and ADFC Read.