Local and central public authorities can access funds for the development of 3,000 km of cycling routes – announced the Minister of Development, Cseke Attila, who approved and sent for publication in the Official Gazette of Romania the Applicant’s Guide for projects funded through Investment I.4 of Component 11 – Tourism and Culture of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).
The total budget allocated to this component is EUR 247.5 million for the development of 3,000 km of cycling routes, aimed at increasing the accessibility of tourist areas. To this end, the routes will be developed on flood protection dikes of watercourses, in protected areas, and on low-traffic public roads, sustainably capitalizing on heritage elements and natural and cultural landscapes.
Projects can be submitted in partnership or individually by the Ministry of Environment, for dikes managed by ANAR.
Thus, for projects submitted in partnership, routes that cross at least 3 counties and are continuous over a length of at least 150 km (main axis) are eligible; secondary connections to tourist-cultural objectives can be made from the proposed main axis within a radius of maximum 10 km.
For projects submitted individually by the MMAP for protection dikes, routes that are continuous over a length of at least 10 km and cross the territory of at least two administrative-territorial units (UATs) from the category of communes, towns, and/or municipalities are eligible.
The main beneficiaries of this investment are administrative-territorial units and central public administration authorities, respectively their decentralized structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total budget for cycling routes?
The total budget allocated through PNRR for the development of 3,000 km of cycling routes is EUR 247.5 million.
Who can apply for this funding?
Eligible applicants include local and central public administration authorities, administrative-territorial units, and their decentralized structures.
What are the main eligibility criteria for the routes?
Partnership projects must cover at least 150 km across 3 counties, while individual dike projects must be at least 10 km long across two administrative units.