Overview
- The ADAC 'Mobil in Mittelgroßstädten' index fell from 21 to 17 points, showing a modest national decline in subjective mobility satisfaction.
- The survey, conducted in June 2026 of about 11,600 residents, commuters and visitors across 29 cities, measures opinions on car, bike, foot and public transport on a scale from −100 to +100.
- Per‑mode results show strong satisfaction for pedestrians and public‑transport users at +28, cyclists at +20 and marked dissatisfaction among car drivers at −9.
- City rankings shifted: Münster remained top and Oberhausen stayed last, Mönchengladbach improved most, and Magdeburg and Halle fell sharply with Magdeburg’s drop linked to 2025 bridge removals that caused detours and restrictions.
- Respondents repeatedly cited bad construction management, deteriorating road surfaces, high parking costs and unsafe e‑scooter behavior; ADAC calls for coordinated planning, clearer construction communication and micromobility rules while local officials weigh targeted investments.