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ECF analysis: New European Urban Mobility Framework is a major win for cycling

The new European Urban Mobility Framework (UMF), released by the European Commission on 14 December as part of the “Efficient and Green Mobility” package, repre...The European Commission’s new Urban Mobility Framework is truly an opportunity for EU cities to revolutionise mobility and transport away from polluting, congestion-prone...

22 Dec, 2021
ECF analysis: TEN-T proposal represents important step forward for cycling, but also some missed opportunities

The proposal for a revised Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) regulation by the European Commission, presented on 14 December as part of the “Efficient an...The EU’s flagship transport policy – the Trans-European Transport Network – is up for revision and a proposal by the Commission to properly define “active modes...

22 Dec, 2021

All new residential and non-residential buildings in the EU as well as those undergoing major renovation will have to provide mandatory spaces for bicycle parking, accord...

16 Dec, 2021

All new residential and non-residential buildings in the EU as well as those undergoing major renovation will have to provide mandatory spaces for bicycle...The European Commission’s revision proposal for the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive will make bicycle parking mandatory in all new and renovated buildings in th...

16 Dec, 2021

A new study analysing data from 17 countries estimates that the public health benefits of much higher levels of cycling could save more than 200,000 lives per y...A scenario in which 100% of urban car trips in 2050 are replaced by cycling would prevent 205,424 premature deaths due to reductions in air pollution and increases in reg...

13 Dec, 2021

On Tuesday 5 October, Glasgow City Council published part of its new strategy to promote active travel across the city, including an extensive new network of cy...Glasgow has announced plans for a new cycleway network ahead of hosting COP26 in November. The network aims to reduce transport pollution, congestion and road safety...

08 Oct, 2021

To mark the occasion of World Bicycle Day on June 3, newest ECF member Hellenic Urban Cycling Federation (HUCF) was invited to participate at the event for the...Greece is ready to rejuvenate the coast of the Attica Region with an ambitious project that will improve the quality of life in the Athenian Riviera whilst work...

17 Jun, 2021
Celebrating Cycling Cities: Sharing Europe’s Best Practices

High-level speakers from all over Europe met on 1 June 2021 to share best practices for how to shape more cycle-friendly urban mobility systems. “Celebrating Cy...Over 1,300 participants were registered when politicians and officials from European cities, EU institutions and the Netherlands met for an event on the role of cycling a...

02 Jun, 2021

The #VisionaryCities Series is a collection of best practices and success stories from local authority leaders in Europe working for better, safer and more comm...Prague is set to make record investments in cycling this year, dedicating expenses towards better infrastructure and a new cargo bike depot. Officials are counting on cyc...

02 Jun, 2021