Funding for sustainable mobility: Saxony is available 268 million euros!

Funding for sustainable mobility: Saxony is available 268 million euros!

Meißen, Deutschland - Mobility in Saxony is becoming more sustainable! From now on, municipalities with at least 5,000 inhabitants and transport companies can apply for funding for innovative mobility projects. This initiative, which comprises a total of 268 million euros by 2027, is financed by the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDRE) and the Just Transition Fund (JTF). diesachsen.de reports that in addition to cities and municipalities are also local transport companies and transport associations.

The range of eligible projects is impressive. These include the expansion of mobility points, the establishment of bicycle rental systems, emission -free bus fleets, digital platforms, as well as the introduction of automated driving in local public transport (public transport). A particularly important point is the creation of sustainable traffic development plans, which are even promoted with up to 90 % of the grants. There are funding rates of up to 75 %for more general projects. So if you have a good knack for sustainable traffic projects, you should not hesitate and submit your application to the State Office for Road Construction and Traffic.

climate protection and digitization in focus

The objective behind these funding could not be clearer: it is about promoting a CO₂-neutral economy and making the mobility of the future sustainable. As early as December 2020, the European Commission presented a comprehensive traffic strategy that focuses on three central fields of action: climate protection, digitization and the teachings from the Corona crisis. bmv.de emphasizes that this strategy should strengthen the resilience of the transport sector against future crises.

In addition, the initiatives not only support the environment, but also aim to make the transport infrastructure more intelligent and efficient. The relocation to more environmentally friendly modes of transport and the merging of various means of transport are central elements. Digitization plays a key role here to do the mobility of smarter and to improve the user experience.

What do we expect from the local municipalities? A clear appeal to take the chance! The mobility guideline has been in force since April 2024 and applications have been submitted since autumn. For the municipalities, it says to act quickly - the earlier the application, the better the chances of funding.

departure into the future!

The financial means are not only support, but also a signal in sustainable and attractive mobility. The EU will provide 188 million euros from the ERDR and 40 million euros from the JTF, while the Free State of Saxony is asking for almost 40 million euros. It is important that the funding applications are strategically addressed to select the right projects for the community and the environment.

Overall, it is time to set the course for an environmentally friendly future. Because what could be nicer than driving through the city with a clear conscience?