Bundesamt für Logistik und Mobilität

The Bundesamt für Logistik und Mobilität (BALM) is an independent higher federal authority within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV). It is based in Cologne and employs approximately 2,000 people[1][5].

• Control and Sanctioning Tasks: The BALM carries out roadside checks to ensure road safety and environmental protection. This includes toll controls and the prosecution of administrative offenses in freight transport[1][5].
• Funding Programs: The BALM is the approval authority for various funding programs, including the equipping of vehicles with turning assistance systems, energy efficiency measures in freight transport, and the promotion of climate-friendly commercial vehicles[1][2].
• Market Monitoring and Legal Development: The BALM analyzes market developments in the transport sector and participates in the legal development for road freight and passenger transport[1].

The main mission of the BALM is to increase road safety, promote environmental protection and ensure market order in road freight transport. It values integrity and transparency in administration[1][4].

The BALM is strongly committed to sustainable mobility:

• Mobilitätsforum Bund: This forum promotes cycling and other sustainable forms of mobility within the framework of the National Cycling Plan[1][3].
• Radnetz Deutschland: The BALM coordinates the expansion of the cycle network to create a cross-state, safe cycle path network[1].
• Klimaschutzprogramm 2030: The BALM supports the implementation of the climate protection program by promoting climate-friendly commercial vehicles and infrastructure[1][2].

• 1 - https://www.balm.bund.de/DE/UeberUns/Kurzprofil_Organisation/Kurzprofil_und_Organisation.html
• 2 - https://antrag.gbbmdv.bund.de
• 3 - https://www.balm.bund.de/EN/Home/home_node.html
• 4 - https://www.balm.bund.de/DE/Service/service_node.html
• 5 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundesamt_f%C3%BCr_Logistik_und_Mobilit%C3%A4t