In 1990 Leipzig had 70 kilometres of cycle paths, in 2003 it already had 200 kilometres.
Cycling is generally permitted on all paths in the Auenwald floodplain forest, in green spaces and in the parks of the city. This is a considerable extension of the existing network of paths available for cycling.
In 1998, the percentage of distances covered by cyclists in the city was 14 % of the total distances, i.e. cycling is quite popular with the citizens of Leipzig and the guests of the city. Compared to 1989, the bicycle traffic has doubled.
As a consequence, cycle path maintenance and construction is an important issue for the city council. Last years construction and maintenance measures included large parts of the trans-regional cycle path by the river Elster, cycle paths along the northern periphery and along Marschnerstrasse.
In 2004 cycle lanes will be installed along Eisenbahnstrasse and a large part of Dieskaustrasse will have cycle paths running parallel to the road.
Presently, about 2000 bicycle stands are installed in the city, to which bicycles can be locked fast and securely.
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