Bicycle instead of car: This is how Hardt communities save the environment!

Bicycle instead of car: This is how Hardt communities save the environment!

Things are going really well in Baden-Württemberg at the moment! The City Cycling campaign, organized by the Climate Alliance Services association, is encouraging numerous municipalities and cyclists to rack up a lot of kilometers by September 2023. The goal is to cover as many everyday journeys as possible by bike in just 21 days. The participants can not only cycle for themselves, but also collect kilometers for their own community and thus make a joint contribution to climate protection. Loud bnn.de A total of 827 municipalities from Baden-Württemberg are participating.

There are many options for anyone who would like to get involved. Registration takes place via the platform, and the municipalities themselves set the exact start dates. If you have a good hand, you might be able to collect the most cycling kilometers with your community or even be recognized as the most creative newcomer. Digital documentation of trips via the city cycling app is also possible, and subsequent entries are permitted up to seven days after the promotional period. The promotion starts on June 29, 2023 and runs until July 19, 2023.

A contribution to environmental and health protection

Emissions from the transport sector account for around 20% of CO2 emissions in Germany. Many of these emissions come from short journeys that can easily be covered by bicycle. “Experts estimate that up to 30% of car journeys in metropolitan areas could be shifted to cycling,” according to informative information from Federal Environment Agency. Switching to bicycles not only means reducing emissions, but also improving the quality of life in our cities.

Cycling is not only environmentally friendly and saves space, but it also has some health benefits. Daily moderate exercise significantly reduces the risk of lifestyle diseases. In addition, a study shows that cyclists in the Netherlands are sick one day less on average than their non-cycling colleagues.

Creative actions and awards

Another exciting aspect of city cycling are the creative activities for which the Golden Spoke and the Golden Pin are awarded. The most committed municipalities and parliamentarians are honored here. In addition, the so-called city cycling stars, who get around exclusively by bike and public transport during the campaign, can win great prizes. A maximum of five stars are allowed per municipality, and the raffle takes place at the end of the campaign.

If you would like to become active yourself, you can go to the website www.stadtradeln.de Register and collect kilometers for your community. Even if there can sometimes be delays in the activation of the municipalities, it is worth being there. Ultimately, it's not just about points and award ceremonies - it's about making a difference together.