EU funding for cycling connection between Radovljica and Lesce

Ljubljana, 24 June 2020 – Government Office for Development and European Cohesion Policy, the Managing Authority for the ERDF, the ESF and the Cohesion Fund, has issued a funding decision for the project Cycling connections between Radovljica and hinterland settlements. This EUR 2.5 million project which will be implemented by the Municipality of Radovljica will receive a contribution from the European Regional Development Fund totalling EUR 1.1 million.   

Investment will be made in the development of cycling infrastructure and the related infrastructure with the overriding goal of cyclists’ safety between the towns of Radovljica and Lesce. The developed cycling path will become one of the most important connections between the residential neighbourhoods of both towns. Safe and well-designed cycling connections will encourage local residents to use bicycles for short daily trips rather than other modes of transport promoting utility cycling, which will boost the shift from traditional models of mobility to non-motorized travel and foster sustainable mobility.