This enabled the districts of Drais and Lerchenberg, among others, to be connected to the official cycle network, and important cross-connections between individual districts and gaps in the center to be filled.

With the implementation, the state-wide uniform HBR signage ("Guidelines for signposting for bicycle traffic in Rhineland-Palatinate") was further rolled out. This system is a binding standard in Rhineland-Palatinate and part of a nationwide coordinated signposting system. The focus is on the qualitative development of the network. The destinations are consistently marked with kilometer indications, which allows distances to be realistically estimated and travel times to be better planned. 

The clear hierarchy of long-distance, local, and intermediate destinations provides orientation even in complex inner-city networks.

The uniform design across city and state borders makes it much easier to use, especially for commuters and tourist cyclists. The signage is compatible with regional and interregional cycle routes and makes the Mainz cycle network visible as a coherent system. The expansion also ensures that previously little-noticed connections are brought more into focus and alternative routes become more attractive. At the same time, systematic maintenance ensures legibility, up-to-date information, and traffic safety, which are key quality features of a reliable infrastructure.

"With the consistent implementation of HBR signage, we are making it clear that cycling in Mainz is understood as an equal part of our mobility system. Orientation is not a secondary issue, but a prerequisite for acceptance and use," says Janina Steinkrüger, Head of Mobility.