3. New survey: Majority of Germans willing to use public transport or bicycles instead of their car

There was also good news in Germany, where a local survey showed that most Germans (54% of the participants) would consider using bicycles and public transport instead of cars. 
What do the Germans need to make this a reality? Better access to cycling infrastructure, rental bikes, and secure parking.

Find out more data here.

4. New studies, new plan: Brussels aims even higher after cycling grows by 20% and road fatalities decrease

The de facto European capital has shown a remarkable increase in cycling of about 20% since 2020. Parallel to this increase, one year after the introduction of the 30 km/h speed limit in the city centre, a 50% decrease in road accidents has also been noted. These were certainly remarkable achievements for Brussels, which now aims higher and intends to launch new plans to create a larger low-traffic zone in the city centre.

Read the full article here.

5. How the bicycle transformed Ljubljana into a more liveable city

Ljubljana was the host city of Velo-city 2022. In this article, ECF took a closer look at how the introduction and implementation of cycling has transformed the capital of Slovenia into a more liveable city and a must-go for cyclists. Ljubljana had already made a move ten years ago when it decided to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists over motorised traffic.

Read more about Ljubljana’s here.

6. European Bicycle Declaration: six European countries call for an EU cycling strategy

On World Bicycle Day, six European countries (Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) signed a European Cycling Declaration, based on ECF's EU Cycling Strategy from 2017, calling on the EU Commission to develop a “proper action plan at the EU level” to prioritise cycling.

Read the full article here.

7. World Bicycle Day 2022: What does cycling mean for our cities, planet and future?

On World Bicycle Day, ECF highlighted how and why cycling can shape the future for the better. Not only there would be a significant improvement of the air in our cities but also a major reduction in traffic and noise pollution.
Not to mention CO₂ emissions would also be significantly lower. Moreover, introducing cycling as a means of transport would allow us to be more independent of fossil fuels.

Read the full article here.

8. United Nations: New resolution urges countries to promote everyday cycling

The United Nations spoke out in favour of the bicycle as a resolution for sustainable development and as an everyday means of transport, adding that countries around the world should integrate cycling into mobility, improve road safety and invest in safe cycling infrastructures to ensure sustainable development and reduce transport emissions.

Read the full article here.

9. Exploring OpenStreetMap’s potential as a cycling infrastructure database

With this detailed analysis, ECF examined how OpenStreetMap could be useful in helping us to identify and learn about cycling infrastructure around the world. Interesting, isn’t it? The article analyses and compares similar systems and projects capable of mapping and covering larger areas worldwide.

Read the full article here.

10. Lean, green, money-making machines: A comparative breakdown of the financial benefits of bicycle ownership

Have you ever stopped to think about how much money you would invest in a car per year? Well, we did. In our comparative analysis we found out an investment of about €13,000 per year, whereas private ownership of a bike can be 14 times cheaper compared to owning a common Opel Corsa.

Read the full article here.