Detailed description (English): The District of Ebersberg is preparing an innovative pilot project to promote cycling: A 2.5-kilometre bicycle street is planned along State Road 2351 between Glonn and Moosach. Starting in 2026, this road section will be downgraded to a district road – making it the first interurban bicycle street on a district road in Bavaria. A groundbreaking step for sustainable rural mobility.
The goal of the project is to provide cyclists with safe and equal access to road infrastructure outside urban areas. The route connects two progressive municipalities committed to sustainable transport and serves commuters, schoolchildren, and recreational cyclists alike. The pilot is intended to generate valuable insights into traffic behaviour, safety, and public acceptance under real-world conditions.
With clearly defined traffic rules, priority for cyclists, and reduced motor vehicle speeds, the bicycle street aims to deliver a tangible benefit for environmentally friendly mobility. The District of Ebersberg is taking a bold step toward climate-conscious infrastructure planning – fully aligned with the goals of the European Mobility Week.
Detailed description (original language): Der Landkreis Ebersberg plant ein innovatives Pilotprojekt zur Förderung des Radverkehrs: Entlang der St 2351 zwischen Glonn und Moosach soll im Rahmen eines Modellversuchs eine Fahrradstraße auf einer Länge von 2,5 Kilometern eingerichtet werden. Dieser Abschnitt wird voraussichtlich ab 2026 zur Kreisstraße abgestuft und wäre damit die erste außerörtliche Fahrradstraße auf einer Kreisstraße in Bayern – ein Meilenstein für die Mobilitätswende im ländlichen Raum.
Das Projekt verfolgt das Ziel, dem Radverkehr auch außerhalb geschlossener Ortschaften gleichberechtigten und sicheren Raum zu geben. Die Strecke verbindet zwei aktive Gemeinden, die beide stark in nachhaltige Mobilität investieren, und dient Pendlerinnen und Pendlern ebenso wie Schulkindern und Freizeitradler*innen. Der Modellversuch soll wichtige Erkenntnisse darüber liefern, wie sich eine solche Maßnahme auf das Verkehrsverhalten, die Sicherheit und die Akzeptanz im Alltag auswirkt.
Durch klare Verkehrsführung, Vorrangregelungen für Radfahrende und reduzierte Geschwindigkeiten für den motorisierten Verkehr soll ein spürbarer Mehrwert für den Umweltverbund geschaffen werden. Der Landkreis Ebersberg setzt mit diesem Vorhaben ein deutliches Zeichen für klimafreundliche Infrastrukturentwicklung – ganz im Sinne der Ziele der Europäischen Mobilitätswoche.
Target group(s): Daily cyclists and commuters who travel between Glonn, Moosach, and surrounding areas and seek safe, direct cycling routes
Schoolchildren and students who rely on secure infrastructure for their daily journeys to schools and educational institutions
Recreational cyclists and tourists exploring the scenic routes of the Ebersberg region by bike
Local residents and families who benefit from traffic-calmed, bike-friendly connections between rural communities
Environmentally conscious citizens interested in low-emission, active mobility alternatives
Public administrators, planners, and policymakers monitoring the pilot project as a potential model for replication in other rural districts
Objectives: Promote safe and attractive cycling infrastructure in rural areas by introducing Bavaria’s first interurban bicycle street on a district road
Encourage everyday cycling for commuting, school trips, and leisure by providing a direct and protected route
Improve road safety by reducing conflicts between cyclists and motorized traffic through clear rules and speed limits
Strengthen sustainable mobility by shifting traffic behavior toward active and low-emission transport modes
Generate practical insights into user acceptance, safety performance, and implementation strategies of bicycle streets in non-urban settings
Create a replicable model for other rural districts seeking to enhance their cycling networks
Support climate protection goals through long-term investment in people-centered mobility infrastructure
Partner: District of Ebersberg (Landkreis Ebersberg): Project initiator and coordinator, responsible for planning and implementing the pilot bicycle street. The district actively promotes climate-friendly and people-centered mobility solutions.
Municipality of Glonn and Municipality of Moosach: Local stakeholders supporting the project by integrating it into their own mobility strategies and engaging local communities.
Bavarian State Ministry for Housing, Building and Transport: Supporting institution, particularly with regard to legal frameworks and potential statewide scaling of successful pilot projects.
Local cycling associations and citizens’ groups: Providing valuable input on safety, usability, and everyday needs of cyclists; involved in public consultation and awareness campaigns.
Transport planners and mobility experts: Assisting in the design, evaluation, and monitoring of the bicycle street and its long-term impact on rural mobility.
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