Mayor Katja Dörner and Helmut Wiesner, head of the city's transport department, had their tasks explained to them by the two members of the cycle path service team, Dariusz Kozlewicz and Markus Bung. On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, they were out and about together on cycle paths and cycle lanes in the inner Nordstadt.

The team's task is to monitor damage and defects on cycle paths throughout the city. For example, missing markings or pictograms, damaged signage as well as defects in the surface of the paths are recorded and forwarded to the teams responsible for repairs at the Civil Engineering Department.

"Thank you for taking on this important task," said the Mayor of Bonn. "Just like the team at the Civil Engineering Office, which continuously monitors the condition of the roads, you keep a watchful eye on the cycling facilities. We need well-developed, attractive and, above all, safe cycle path connections so that even more people switch to cycling," emphasized Katja Dörner.

"In addition to the expansion of additional cycle path connections to close gaps in the cycling network, safety on existing cycle paths plays an important role. Seemingly "small things", such as filling in a cracked surface layer or replacing a sign, can easily prevent danger and uncertainty for all road users," added city planning officer Helmut Wiesner. "We are delighted that our cycle path service team has now started its work!"