Knowledge Supporting the development of Strategic Cycling Roadmap in Sarajevo, Bosnia i Hercgoivina 3 April 2026 Cycling News Over the past several months, a team of experts from the Dutch Cycling Embassy -comprising Marco Mulder (Arcadis), Damir Margeta (Giro di Sarajevo), and Shelley Bontje (Dutch Cycling Embassy)- have been working closely with the Cantonal Ministry of Traffic, the City of Sarajevo and its municipalities, the Urban Planning Institute, and the Construction Institute of Sarajevo Canton, as well as Giro di Sarajevo. This collaboration is being undertaken on behalf of the World Bank. Active mobility is one of the five strategic areas within the Bosnia and Herzegovina Air Quality Improvement Project. Low- to zero-emission transport is a central theme across all modes of transport in the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for Sarajevo, which guides policy for the 2019–2025 period and has been formally approved by Canton Sarajevo. The primary aim of the SUMP is to: “Create a healthier and safer environment for all residents and participants in the transport system, with a particular emphasis on non-motorised movement and transport, including pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals with reduced mobility.” In recent years, cycling has gained momentum in Sarajevo, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw an increase in its modal share. However, the cycling infrastructure remains fragmented and is generally of challenging quality. To address these challenges, the World Bank, in collaboration with the Canton Government and with support from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is facilitating the following low-emission transport interventions: Developing strategies for implementing low-emission transport measures; Improving cycling infrastructure and facilities to enhance connectivity, safety, and accessibility; Providing low-emission public transport vehicles. As part of these interventions, a baseline assessment was conducted to analyse the existing cycling network and identify priority segments. The needs assessment highlights three priority areas: Cycling infrastructure and bike facilities; Technical assistance and capacity building; Monitoring equipment and evaluation. The objective of the Dutch Cycling Embassy’s experts is to support the Canton Government and the City of Sarajevo, as well it’s municipalities, in implementing the cycling infrastructure project, with backing from the World Bank. To this end, several site visits and a stakeholder consultation workshop have been carried out. The Strategic Cycling Roadmap is expected to be published by June 2026.