Wolfenbüttel’s Bike Garage Overhaul Aims to Hit 60% Usage Target

A struggling bike garage gets a second chance. Can lean-to racks and fairer fees finally lure cyclists—and hit the city’s ambitious goals?

, and Administrator

2025 November 29 . 5:46 PM

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In this image there are few people on the road in which some of them are standing at the bicycles,... — In this image there are few people on the road in which some of them are standing at the bicycles, a shop where there are few objects placed on the table, trees, tents, few banners attached to the shed, vehicles and the grass.

Wolfenbüttel’s Bike Garage Overhaul Aims to Hit 60% Usage Target

Wolfenbüttel’s bike parking garage is set for major changes after concerns over low usage. The facility, currently projected to reach just 16% occupancy in 2025, falls well short of its 60% target. City officials have now proposed structural upgrades and a revised payment system to improve accessibility and appeal.

The garage’s underperformance has prompted plans to replace double-decker racks with lean-to designs. These new target racks aim to create a more user-friendly experience. Structural adjustments will accompany the changes, though occupancy rates currently match those of similar facilities elsewhere.

If approved, the garage upgrades and new pricing could take effect next year. The goal is to boost usage closer to the 60% target. Meanwhile, the trade reforms—focused on origin calculations and tariff adjustments—will undergo separate legislative steps before implementation.