**334 million kroner allocated to bike path projects in five municipalities** The Ministry of Transport has recently announced that in 2024, a total of 334 million kroner will be allocated for the implementation of 69 state and municipal bike path projects. These funds come from the cycling fund in the Infrastructure Plan 2035, which was approved in 2021.
The funds are distributed to 64 municipal bike path projects, including 28 projects specifically aimed at school routes. Municipalities across the country have had the opportunity to apply for financial support from this fund, where they can receive up to 40 percent of the costs covered. For projects that span multiple municipalities, they can receive up to 50 percent in support. The remaining financing must be provided by the municipalities themselves.
In addition to the municipal projects, funds have also been allocated to five state bike path projects. These projects aim to improve opportunities for cycling commuting and strengthen the so-called “super cycle paths,” which are designed to enhance comfort for cyclists. The planned state bike paths will be established in the following locations:
- Between Tørring and Sandvad in Hedensted Municipality
- Between Hammer Torup and the South Motorway in Næstved
- In the western and eastern parts of Auning in Norddjurs Municipality
- At the roundabout Sydhavnsvej in Kalundborg
- In the junction southeast of Vorbasse
The Ministry of Transport emphasizes that the funds for the state bike path projects are fully financed by the state. However, the allocation of funds from the municipal cycling fund will only be final after the Finance Committee has approved the allocation, which is expected to happen after the summer holidays.
Karsten Lauritzen, Director of Danish Industry Transport, has stated in a written comment that more should be done to promote cycling in Denmark. He points out that even though expanding the network of bike paths is a step in the right direction, cycling is still declining despite political efforts to the contrary. Lauritzen therefore calls for future investments in bike paths, already planned in the Infrastructure Plan 2035, to be brought forward as part of a new cycling strategy.
The Ministry of Transport is still working to obtain a comment from the Minister of Transport.