Berlin's 2025 Bike Lane Expansion Slows to 17.5 Kilometers

The Berlin Senate cites financial and personnel constraints as it plans fewer bike lanes than previous years, falling short of its ambitious targets.

Berlin's 2025 plan includes 29 bike lane projects totaling 17.5 kilometers, a reduction from 23.3 kilometers built in 2024 and 26.5 kilometers in 2022.
The current administration, led by Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU), is failing to surpass the bike lane expansion achievements of its predecessor despite earlier promises.
Financial and personnel shortages are cited as key obstacles, with limited external resources for planning and construction compounding delays.
Traffic safety remains a concern, with 11 cyclist fatalities reported in Berlin last year, prompting calls for improved education and infrastructure adjustments.
The Senate is exploring alternative funding sources, including federal and EU grants, to sustain bike lane development at a 'realistically high level.'