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For immediate release Brussels, 16/09/2015

ECF GETS OFFICIALS TO RIDE INTO THE MOBILITY WEEK

The European Mobility week has been officially launched, putting cycling in the heart of the debate Organized in collaboration with Eurocities and the Greens/EFA, ECF (European Cyclists’ Federation) launched the European mobility Week with its CYFO event #Cycling2jobs this morning. The official launch has been made by Ms. Violeta Bulc (European Commissioner Responsible for Mobility and Transport), Mr. Francois Bausch (Luxembourg’s Minister for Sustainable Development and Infrastructure), Mr. Michael Cramer (Greens/EFA MEP, Chair of the Committee on Transport and Tourism in the European Parliament) and Mr. Pascal Smet (Minister of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region Responsible for Mobility). After a unique bike tour along the EU institutions, several workshops have been held including the production of a concrete implementation plan of the Bike2Work campaign. While cycling in Belgian weather, officials have proven their commitment to put cycling at the same level as any other transport mode in mobility issues.

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Notes to editor: About the European Cyclists’ Federation: With over 80 members across more than 40 countries, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) unites cyclists’ associations from across the globe, giving them a voice on the international level. Our aim is to get more people cycling more often by influencing policy in favour of cycling. ecf.com  @EuCyclistsFed

About Bike2work: this project aims to achieve an energy-efficient modal shift from motorized modes to cycling. The introduction of behavior change programs is made for employers that sustainably change the behavior of commuters. http://www.bike2work-project.eu/en/

About Cycling Forum Europe (CYFO): Founded by Members of the European Parliament from across the political parties and parliamentary committees in 2014, CYFO is an active network that aims at bringing together EU decision-makers, cycling advocates and all those stakeholders interested in sustainable urban mobility and the future of our cities. CYFO

About European Mobility Week: from 16 to 22 September, the campaign aims to promote sustainable urban mobility. It is the core element of the year-round campaign “Do the right mix”. This is an initiative of the European Commission, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport. http://www.mobilityweek.eu/ Pictures of the event can be found here: Flickr Pictures of the event will be uploaded in the 24h.  

ECF Media Contacts:

Chloe Mispelon,

ECF Communications Officer

+32 (0)2 8809 281 c.mispelon@ecf.com