GB infraVelo GmbH
GB infraVelo GmbH shapes the mobile future of Berlin by expanding the cycling infrastructure. As a subsidiary of Grün Berlin GmbH, it focuses on sustainable mobility, innovative solutions, and close collaboration with authorities to create a bike-friendly city.
GB infraVelo GmbH: Shaping the Mobile Future of Berlin
editAbout Us
editGB infraVelo GmbH is a subsidiary of the state-owned Grün Berlin GmbH and was founded in 2017 on behalf of the Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection, and the Environment. Based in Berlin, in the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district, infraVelo works closely with the Senate Department and the Berlin districts to improve and expand the cycling infrastructure in the city.
Key Products and Services
editinfraVelo offers a wide range of expertise, including:
- Project Management and Construction Management: infraVelo takes over the planning, construction, and maintenance of bike paths, bicycle parking facilities, and other cycling infrastructures.
- Traffic Planning and Engineering Services: The company develops and implements technical and administrative solutions for the expansion of the cycling network in Berlin.
- Communication and Project Management: infraVelo coordinates the dialogue with the districts, administrations, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and transparent implementation of the projects[2][4][5].
Mission and Values
editOur mission is to make Berlin more livable by strengthening environmental transport and achieving a new balance between cyclists, pedestrians, and users of public transport (ÖPNV). We are committed to sustainable urban mobility and work interdisciplinary in teams with different expertise and talents. Our belief: Through collaboration and innovative solutions, we can drive the mobility transition in Berlin forward[5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editinfraVelo is strongly committed to promoting sustainable mobility:
- Expansion of Cycling Networks: We develop and build fast cycling connections, long-distance cycling paths, and bicycle parking facilities to create safe and convenient bike paths for all users.
- Climate-Friendly Transport Solutions: Our projects are aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and promoting environmentally friendly modes of transport.
- Digital Solutions: We use databases and digital tools to optimize and make transparent the planning, construction, and maintenance of cycling infrastructure[4].
Current Projects and Achievements
edit- Bicycle Parking Garages and Facilities: infraVelo is constructing bicycle parking garages and facilities, such as at Schöneweide Station, to provide safe and comfortable parking options for bicycles.
- Bicycle Path Signage and Maintenance: We clean and repair bicycle path signs and install lights along the bike paths to enhance safety and convenience.
- District Steering Rounds: Regular steering rounds with the districts ensure continuous dialogue and maximum transparency in the projects[4].
Partnerships and Recognitions
editinfraVelo works closely with various administrations, districts, and organizations to achieve the goals of the mobility transition. Our efforts were recognized in 2023 with a nomination for the German Sustainability Award in the category "Pioneers of Transformation"[4].
With our work, we contribute to making Berlin a bicycle-friendly city where all people can move safely and environmentally friendly.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.infravelo.de/ueber-uns/organisation/
- 2 - https://www.xing.com/pages/gbinfravelogmbh/about_us
- 3 - https://3pc.de/projekte/usability-und-mobility-first-berlin-wird-fahrradfreundlich/
- 4 - https://gruen-berlin.de/geschaeftsberichte/jahresbericht-2023/projekte/infravelo
- 5 - https://www.infravelo.de/ueber-uns/