Investment funding for local public transport and regional rail transport of the go.Rheinland special-purpose association

Use funding - develop infrastructure effectively

Opportunities for your municipality

Investment funding in accordance with Section 12 ÖPNVG NRW

The special-purpose association go.Rheinland bundles the flat-rate investment funding from the state of NRW for local public transport and local rail transport in accordance with Section 12 ÖPNVG NRW¹.

This funding supports local authorities and transport companies in sustainably modernizing and expanding their local public transport infrastructure¹.

The multi-year investment funding program is continuously updated and since its introduction has included numerous infrastructure projects such as modernizing stops, mobility stations or bike-and-ride facilities at public transport stops¹.

Who can receive funding?

Donations can be forwarded to:

Cities, municipalities and municipal associations¹
Public and private transport companies¹
Railroad company¹

go.Rheinland examines and prioritizes submitted projects before they are included in a medium-term investment programme¹.

Funding objects according to § 12 ÖPNVG NRW

Funding is provided in particular for

Bus stops and central bus stations (ZOB) - new construction, modernization, barrier-free conversion of passenger shelters and driver cabins²
Mobility stations - multimodal hubs with a combination of bus/rail, bicycle and sharing services²
Bike+Ride (B+R) - including parking facilities and shelters²
Fixed information and communication systems - displays, digital passenger information²
Measures to improve functionality - accessibility, safety, quality of stay²

These funding measures directly address the current requirements of the municipal transport transition and support municipalities in implementing sustainable mobility concepts.

Funding conditions

Funding rate: Up to 90% of eligible construction and land acquisition costs¹
Planning and preparation costs: Flat-rate funding in accordance with funding guidelines¹
Planning security: annually updated multi-year program enables reliable implementation planning¹

Source: BMDV Charging Infrastructure Guideline (publicly accessible), National Charging Infrastructure Control Center (NOW), PTJ pages on funding calls.

Eligible infrastructure modules for your municipality

Waiting halls and passenger shelters
Modern, barrier-free and self-sufficient bus shelters improve comfort, safety and quality of stay at bus stops³. They offer weather protection, lighting, information areas and a uniform design - a typical object of funding in accordance with § 12 ÖPNVG NRW².
Mobility stations
Modular mobility stations connect different modes of transport, create orientation and strengthen the environmental network⁴ Elements such as bicycle parking facilities, shelters, digital displays or mobility steles² are clearly eligible for funding.
Bicycle covers & Bike+Ride solutions
Covered bicycle parking facilities are an essential component in promoting cycling and its connection with public transport⁵.Such facilities are considered eligible infrastructure in accordance with Section 12 ÖPNVG NRW².

Your advantages:

Strengthening the environmental network
Greater attractiveness of public transport
Barrier-free and sustainable mobility
Modular, durable and low-maintenance infrastructure

Recommendation for your municipality

Identify needs: Which stops or mobility locations need modernization? Discuss the options with our specialist consultants.
Early coordination: Coordinate eligibility and deadlines with go.Rheinland. We support you in this process.
Planning & implementation: Develop eligible solutions with an experienced specialist partner like WSM - from the bus stop to the mobile station.

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*All information on the guidelines and funding opportunities mentioned are without guarantee and are for guidance only; the respective guidelines/publications of the funding bodies are authoritative.