New bridge opened: Safe bicycle traffic via Panzerstraße!

New bridge opened: Safe bicycle traffic via Panzerstraße!

Böblingen, Deutschland - Mobility in Baden-Württemberg picks up speed! On July 22, 2025, the new cyclist bridge over the busy Panzerstraße was inaugurated, an important step to improve safety for bicycle traffic in the Böblingen area. The Radschnellweg RS 1, which leads from Stuttgart to Böblingen, has already had an impressive 1.5 million kilometers, since its opening in 2019. This bridge not only connects cyclists via the busy main street, but also sets a sign of environmentally friendly mobility and quality of life in the region, like lrabb.de reports.

The bridge, which costs around 5.8 million euros with a construction surcharge, impresses with a length of 200 meters and a width of 5 meters. Of the construction costs, around 3.83 million euros from the state and 767,000 euros are provided by the federal government as subsidies. With a maximum climb of only 5 percent, the construction ensures that people restricted mobility can also use the bridge without any problems. In the planning that started in spring 2021, it was particularly important to take care of modern equipment, such as the integrated sensor-controlled LED lighting, which ensures safe use.

A prime example of modern cycling infrastructure

bike paths are not only a figurehead for sustainable mobility, but also for a good attitude to life. The RS 1 cycle speed is no exception. As part of a network that is steadily expanded in Baden-Württemberg, this path should address commuters, leisure cyclists and tourists alike. The visionary plans that go beyond regional mobility have been promoted by the EU, which created guidelines for the construction and planning of cycling fast paths with the Cycle Highway Manual. Information about funding opportunities and exemplary implementations are summarized in a special brochure about cycling quick connections in Baden-Württemberg, as the Mobility Forum emphasizes.

Baden-Württemberg is on the right track: around 70 kilometers of cycle speed is already in operation, with a further 114 projects in planning. The new bridge is therefore not only a local progress, but also a component in a comprehensive concept that makes the region sustainable. A consistent and safe connection is of great importance, since daily commuters have the goal of at least 2,000 cyclists per working day.

At a time when climate -friendly mobility is becoming increasingly important, the example of the new bridge and the RSFAUS RS 1 shows how cities and municipalities can implement intelligent solutions that are safe and convenient for all road users. One more reason to integrate cycling in Baden-Württemberg even more into everyday life and reduce your own CO2 footprint!