ECF recently responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Effort Sharing Decision (ESD) for 2021-2030. The ESD is a system of targets for EU Member States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in mainly three sectors – transport,...

Cycling and walking measures are often regarded negatively in cities traffic departments. The perception is often that more cycling and walking facilities would increase congestion. But that is because current traffic models don’t take these active...

Cycling’s reach is remarkable. It transcends numerous policy issues such as transport, infrastructure, taxation, tourism and technical standards, all of which are also relevant for the cycling industry. Advocacy work serves a common interest for...

1550 participants, 65 sessions, 91 exhibitors... this year's edition of the Velo-city conference has record setting figures to report, but what about the actual content, the atmosphere? Focusing on fight against climate change on the world's stage...

    On the 5th of June this year the first European No Elevators Day, which was organized by ECF longtime partner ISCA, was held in different cities around Europe. Brussels was no exception to the occasion and multiple organisations and companies...

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has learnt that the Commission may be withdrawing plans for an EU-wide strategic target for reducing serious road traffic injuries, set to be announced later this week. This long-planned initiative...

Cycling advocacy efforts in Italy seem to have paid off.  A legilative amendment introducing insurance for employees using a bike to commute to work has been approved by the Italian senate and the deputies are expected to pass the bill making it...

The 4th and final day of Velo-city 2015 proved to be a special one with some major cycling topics discussed. Here come the last highlights! As the saying goes: All good things must come to and end! Friday 5th of June was the last day of Velo-city...

The third day of Velo-city 2015  Nantes was more than fascinating, we are providing you the highlights of this Thursday's main events and happenings of the conference. The third day of Velo-city 2015 in Sunny Nantes has included some hot cycling...

The second day of Velo-city 2015 Nantes has been busy and exciting, we are happy to present you our second round-up from Wednesday. To keep you up-to-date on all the most relevant news from the world’s largest cycling convention, we will be writing...

MEP Michael Cramer addressing the audience at VC15 Opening Plenary   Velo-city 2015 Nantes is a major event leading up to the COP 21, to be held in Paris in December. Nantes, European Green Capital 2013, has gained recognition for its ongoing...

We’re thrilled to present you our first news round-up from the Velo-city 2015 conference in Nantes, France! To keep you up-to-date on all the most relevant news from the world’s largest cycling convention, we will be writing you one news section...