Copenhagen approves the largest-ever cycling budget

“I’m very happy and proud that we’ve gained more momentum for cyclists with the largest cycling budget Copenhagen has ever seen. There’s more funding for safe school routes, green waves for cyclists, and bike connections that make it easier and safer to cycle in Copenhagen. This is extremely important because more cycling means better climate protection and a city with more greenery and less traffic,” says Line Barfod, the Mayor of Technical and Environmental Affairs. 

Among the projects: 

• it’s a priority to make cycling more safe for children, hence a new safe school route will be established in Nørrebro,  
• a new bicycle bridge will be built across Copenhagen’s harbour, connecting the area by the Little Mermaid to Refshaleøen, a district often visited by tourists for its food market  and some of the most hip restaurants and cafés in town
• The cycling route to Refshaleøen will be made safer with separated bike lanes from car traffic

Line Barfod believes large investments in cycling are necessary to maintain Copenhagen’s status as a cycling city:

“We spend large sums every year supporting cars in Copenhagen, for example, DKK 200 million just on road restoration, which primarily benefits cars. So, it’s only fair and long overdue that we invest more in bicycles. We must continue this in future budgets.” 

Projects include:

• Safe school route and bike path on Mimersgade
• Bicycle bridge between Østerbro and Refshaleøen
• Improved accessibility and traffic safety on Refshaleøen
• More green waves for cyclists
• Underground bicycle parking at upcoming metro stations at Sundbyøster Plads and Lergravsparken
• DKK 30 million for ongoing initiatives for safe school routes 

On average, approx. DKK 160 million has been allocated annually to cycling from 2016–2025. Investments include infrastructure, initiatives, safe school routes, traffic safety, and external contributions. 
In 2025, DKK 174 million was granted for cycling-related efforts.