Today, the Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH), of which ECF is a founding member, publishes an open letter urging national governments to prioritise walking and cycling in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as a crucial...
On 27 September, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) adopted the Guide for Designating Cycle Route Networks, marking a crucial milestone in the international recognition of cycling infrastructure and cycle route networks....
A new French study confirms that conditionally allowing cyclists to cross red lights improves the fluidity of cycling traffic without compromising road safety. However, there is a need to improve public awareness and understanding of traffic signs...
In April 2024, the European Union adopted the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, requiring Member States to implement minimum bicycle parking standards in buildings over a certain size. ECF strongly advocated for this directive as it...
The European Commission’s Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) has published recommendations to the Commission on a range of measures they should take to improve road safety for people who walk, cycle, and use light electric vehicles. At the top of...
In 2022, the European Commission published the Transition Pathway for Tourism to drive a green and digital transformation to bolster the resilience of the EU tourism sector. The Pathway outlines 27 key action topics and ...
Creating the change that is needed to enable more and better cycling is a complex process. Significantly increased levels of cycling require investment in improved and safer cycling infrastructure as well as policies and legislation that enable and...
Politico reported this week that the European Commission has acknowledged the concerns raised by the influx of US-style pick-up trucks entering the EU [1], in response to a letter [2] co-signed by ECF and seven other organisations....
We are delighted to announce the winners of the third edition of the ECF Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements in promoting and enabling cycling. Winners were selected in five categories and unveiled at Velo-city, ECF’s annual...
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