Cyclists rally in Mainz for a safer bike lane on State Road L427

A peaceful but determined ride through Mainz put pressure on leaders to act. Will the call for safer cycling finally get results?

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2026 April 13 . 4:06 PM

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POL-PDMZ: Protest Ride Calls for Missing Bike Lane Between Drais and Gonsenheim

Cyclists rally in Mainz for a safer bike lane on State Road L427

Mainz (our platform)

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at around 3:00 PM, dozens of Mainz residents gathered for a bicycle demonstration from Mainz-Gonsenheim to Mainz-Drais. The protest was organized to demand a dedicated bike lane along State Road L427, which participants argue is currently missing between the two districts.

The event featured speeches from Mobility Minister Katrin Eder, Mainz's Transport Councilor Janina Steinkrüger, and Gonsenheim's local district chair Josef Aron before the ride began. Approximately 60 cyclists took part in the demonstration, which was accompanied by police. The protest proceeded peacefully without incident.

For inquiries, please contact: Mainz Police Directorate Written requests only to:

Mainz PI 2: [email protected]/pd.mainz