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Berlin struggles to build bike lanes despite available funding

According to The Local, Berlin spent only a fraction of its cycling budget last year and completed less than six percent of a planned bike network.

By 9 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 9 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET

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Berlin had millions available for cycling projects last year but only spent a fraction of its allocated budget, according to a report by The Local. Local politics have reportedly put the brakes on creating a more bikeable capital city.

Since 2017, the city has completed less than six percent of its planned bike network, highlighting ongoing difficulties in expanding cycling infrastructure despite the availability of substantial funds.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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