Connecting Cycling with Public Transport: Experience Hamburg’s Bicycle Culture (Radkultur)

The visit will showcase how cycling and public transport can be combined in the best possible way. Bicycle culture “Radkultur“ Hamburg is the umbrella brand combining all of Hamburg’s cycling offers in order to simplify their use and make the transition to sustainable transport options more attractive.

Participants can expect a bike tour presenting various measures for linking cycling with public transport like the so-called “Radstation”, where cyclists can park their bikes safely and securely at stops, and the StadtRAD Hamburg bike sharing system that has over 30 stations and around 4,000 bikes.

Priority for cycling at traffic lights and an automatic cycle counting network – two of Hamburg’s digital cycling projects – will also be on show. Moreover, the newly developed and user-centred sign-posting system for cycling, the implementation of safety elements at junctions and public transport hubs will also be presented during this technical visit.

Good info to know: The umbrella brand “Radkultur” is backed by Hamburg’s Alliance for Cycling and Walking. This interdisciplinary network of all stakeholders involved in the cycling and walking landscape is an important driver and enabler of the project’s success.

How to Join:
Technical visits have a limited number of places. Once you register for the UITP Summit with an Exchange or Expertise pass, you will receive an email where you can reserve your place.