What is the FKT?

The FKT is one of the world's largest surveys on cycling satisfaction. It measures how happy cyclists in Germany are with the cycling conditions in their local area. In 2026, it is taking place for the twelfth time, running from 1 September to 30 November 2026.

The survey asks a simple but powerful question: Is cycling in your town fun — or is it stressful?

Participants rate their local cycling infrastructure and conditions across a range of criteria, providing direct, real-world feedback from everyday cycling experts — to traffic planners and political decision-makers. Results help municipalities:

• Compare themselves to other towns and cities
• Identify their strengths and weaknesses
• Take targeted action to improve local cycling conditions
• Evaluate the success of cycling promotion measures

The FKT is funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport as part of Germany's National Cycling Plan (Nationaler Radverkehrsplan).

The FKT brings together three separate surveys, making local cycling friendliness visible from multiple angles:

1. FKT

The core survey, open to all adult cyclists. Participants rate cycling conditions in their town — from the state of cycle paths to road safety, infrastructure, and attitudes between road users.

2. FKT Jugendliche (New in 2026!)

Brand-new for 2026: the FKT Jugendliche specifically targets 10- to 20-year-olds. For the first time, young people are asked directly about their cycling habits and experiences:

• How often do they cycle?
• How do they feel about cycling?
• Who in their environment cycles?
• What would make them feel safer?
• What would need to change for them to cycle at all?

The survey runs from 1 September to 30 November 2026. Free promotional materials (posters, postcards, social media templates) will be made available for parents, teachers, and coaches to encourage participation.

3. FKT Kommunen

A survey for local government representatives, in which municipalities document their own efforts to promote cycling:

• What resources are being deployed locally?
• What mobility concepts and strategies are in place?
• What measures for cycling promotion and organisational development have been taken?

In 2024, 730 towns and cities participated — including over 95% of all large cities. Results are published as city-specific fact sheets, accessible via an interactive map.