Investments in Cycling Infrastructure (Cycling Infrastructure Funding Guideline – RadFörderRL)
Funding program for municipalities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to support the new construction, conversion, and expansion of cycling infrastructure – with grants of up to 75% (up to 90% for financially weak municipalities).
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal of the program is to develop a safe cycling system planned within seamless networks and usable with minimal downtime, as well as to modernize and optimize cycling infrastructure. This includes funding investments in the construction of new cycle paths, their renovation, and the expansion of facilities for stationary traffic.
Eligible expenses
- Construction costs for new, expanded, and upgraded bicycle paths
- Renovation and reinforcement of bicycle paths
- Construction costs for bicycle path bridges or underpasses
- Costs for stationary traffic facilities (e.g., bicycle parking garages, parking facilities)
- Planning services by external experts
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Non-eligible expenses
- Own contributions
- Financing costs
- Administrative expenses
- Expenses for feasibility studies and potential analyses
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Eligible to apply are municipalities, offices, districts, and associations of municipalities
- The project must serve the targeted improvement of cycling infrastructure and be planned and implemented in accordance with recognized technical standards
- Minimum cost requirements: at least EUR 10,000 for financially weak municipalities or EUR 30,000 for non-financially weak municipalities, in the case of renovation or upgrading measures
Documents required for application
- Application form
- Project description
- Proof of financing
- Approvals and permits
- RUBIKON extract
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Sustainability aspects
- Contribution to the improvement of cycling infrastructure and traffic safety
- Cost-effectiveness and compliance with technical regulations
Description
The funding program "Investments in Bicycle Traffic Infrastructure (Bicycle Traffic Infrastructure Funding Guideline – RadFörderRL)" is aimed at municipal authorities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania who wish to invest in the construction, modernization, and expansion of bicycle paths as well as accompanying facilities. The goal is to establish a safe and seamlessly planned bicycle traffic system that facilitates daily mobility and supports the modal shift from motor vehicles to bicycles. The program funds the new construction and reconstruction of roadside bicycle paths, independent bicycle paths, bicycle streets, protective lanes, as well as the construction of bicycle path bridges or underpasses. Both structural measures and the necessary planning and consulting services by independent experts are supported.
Funding is provided primarily for investments that contribute to a sustainable and traffic-safe bicycle infrastructure. In addition to the expansion of bicycle paths, the program also includes measures that optimize stationary traffic, such as the establishment of bicycle parking garages and facilities. Other eligible expenses include renovation and upgrading measures of existing bicycle paths, safety improvements through appropriate signage and lighting, as well as operational measures to optimize traffic flow, for example through the coordination of traffic signals and separate traffic light phases. Grants generally cover up to 75% of eligible expenses; for financially weaker municipalities, up to 90% may be covered. This ensures that smaller communities also benefit from a high-quality bicycle traffic infrastructure and thus meet the demands of both commuter and everyday traffic.
The application procedure is formalized and requires the submission of a comprehensive application, which includes, among other things, a detailed project description, proof of financing, as well as all necessary permits and approvals. Interested municipalities, offices, districts, and municipal associations submit their documents electronically to the State Funding Institute Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (LFI M-V). The funds granted under the program are earmarked and generally bound for 15 years, which contributes to the long-term stability and sustainability of the investments. Overall, this funding makes a significant contribution to improving bicycle infrastructure, promoting climate-friendly mobility, and enhancing traffic safety in both urban and rural regions of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.