Use NRW funding for bicycle parking facilities
Use funding - expand cycling infrastructure in a targeted manner
Modernizing bicycle parking for municipalities
Together with the federal government, North Rhine-Westphalia is investing more than 172 million euros in the expansion of modern and safe cycling infrastructure in 2026. An important component is the local mobility funding program, which can be used to support municipalities in the construction of bicycle parking facilities, among other things.
WSM offers suitable metal solutions for this: from Bicycle covers and Bicycle parking systems to secure bicycle boxes, collection systems and additional charging infrastructure for e-bikes.
What is supported?
Funding is provided for municipal local mobility measures that primarily serve non-motorized private transport.
These include, among others:
The NRW website explicitly mentions bicycle parking facilities in public traffic areas as part of the Nahmobilität funding program. Applications for funding are reviewed and approved by the five district governments.
Suitable WSM solutions for municipal cycling infrastructure
- Bicycle covers
Bicycle covers create weather-protected parking spaces in public areas - for example at schools, town halls, sports facilities, administrative buildings or inner-city locations. - Bicycle parking systems
Bicycle parking systems allow parking spaces to be organized in a structured, space-saving and user-friendly way - from simple leaning brackets to larger parking facilities. - Bicycle boxes and secure parking spaces
Bike boxes offer additional protection against the weather, theft and vandalism. Secure solutions are particularly interesting for e-bikes, commuters or public locations with longer parking periods. - Collection systems
Secured collection systems enable larger parking space capacities and are suitable for municipal locations with high demand, such as mobility points, schools or public facilities.
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Who can receive funding?
The funding is aimed at municipal measures in cities, municipalities and districts in North Rhine-Westphalia. One of the prerequisites for inclusion in the funding program is that the project is ready for construction upon completion of planning and that construction can be expected to begin immediately. Detailed examination and approval are carried out by the responsible district governments.
Funding amount and program framework
For 2026, around 98.2 million euros are available for municipalities in the local mobility funding program. The funds will primarily support the construction and expansion of cycle paths, the construction of bicycle parking facilities and measures to improve road safety at junctions.
Important:
The specific eligibility for funding depends on the respective project, location, planning status and the applicable funding requirements. The official guidelines and the review by the responsible district government are decisive.
In comparison: straight-line vs. declining balance depreciation
Our recommendation: Plan cycling infrastructure with WSM at an early stage
If you want to use funding for municipal cycling infrastructure, you should determine the specific requirements at an early stage: How many parking spaces are needed? Should the facility be open, covered or secured? Is additional charging infrastructure for e-bikes required? And what requirements arise from the location, use and design?
WSM supports local authorities in the selection of suitable systems and provides the necessary product information for further project planning.
All information on the above guidelines and funding opportunities is provided without guarantee and is for guidance purposes only. The respective guidelines, publications and decisions of the funding bodies are authoritative.
