By the end of 2026, a bicycle parking garage with around 600 bicycle parking spaces will be built at the Fürstenwalde train station - financed by means of a non-repayable federal grant of 2.625 million euros.
With these modern and protected parking facilities, safe bicycle parking at the station is to be ensured and thus the change from car to bike for the growing number of commuters in Fürstenwalde will be facilitated. The project thus makes an important contribution to the success of the traffic turnaround and to relieving the burden on the environment. At the same time, it provides an impetus for the urban development of the area surrounding the station, which is to be developed as a mobility hub between the region and the Berlin metropolis as part of one of the twelve key projects in the state of Brandenburg.
North of the station, a new two-story building will be constructed with direct access to the pedestrian overpass as well as to the underpass for barrier-free access and direct connection to the existing cycling infrastructure. Bicycle parking spaces, parking facilities for cargo bikes and trailers as well as charging infrastructure for e-bikes will be integrated in the parking garage and thus partially replace the previous little accepted offers, such as the covered bicycle racks and bicycle boxes. With the partial relocation of the overloaded parking facility, the space conditions on the station forecourt south of the tracks will also be significantly improved.
Technically, the parking garage will be equipped with row hangers as well as double-deck parkers. In addition, an appropriate charging infrastructure for e-bikes and a self-service workshop are to be provided. A counting mechanism and a turnstile system will contribute to the security of the facility - in addition, there will also be an extra secure area. Sustainability aspects will be taken into account in the construction of the building, for example through the use of sustainable building materials, the use of renewable energies or the implementation of climate adaptation measures. Among other things, in addition to a green facade, it is planned to install a PV system on the roof, which will be used to partially cover the operating costs incurred and will also supply electricity to the e-charging stations for e-bikes.
Already this year, the concrete object planning and preparation of the operating concept will be started. Completion is planned by the end of 2026.