The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), in collaboration with its member organisations from all over Europe, have been collecting detailed information about the measures taken by local or national authorities for the recovery after COVID-19 quarantine. The lockdown imposed strict measures on Europeans, but it also gave citizens and decision-makers alike an opportunity to experience cities without air or noise pollution, with safer streets and more space for people. Our dashboard tracks the progress of all these initiatives to achieve more liveable cities through cycling and walking.  

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"Since the beginning of the recovery phase, European cities and national governments have allocated at least €823 million to active mobility; over 1,200 km of cycling infrastructure has been announced and more than 500 km have already been implemented. The COVID crisis, while tragic, is also a huge opportunity to accelerate positive change and reshape our cities – and we are embracing it” said Jill Warren, co-CEO of ECF. 

Many cities are showing strong leadership in reallocating public space to active mobility and governments around Europe are offering financial incentives to encourage cycling. Having already delivered important sections of new infrastructure and traffic calming measures, the cities of Paris, Brussels and Barcelona are amongst the most commendable examples.  

A variety of measures are being rapidly implemented across the continent. For the future of mobility in Europe, we find it highly encouraging to see that many of these changes are concentrated in cities with previously low levels of cycling, which underlines the huge potential for a shift towards sustainable transport modes like cycling, especially if these measures become permanent.  

“I find it inspiring to see that cities, regions and Member States are taking this as a wake-up call. People do not want to go back to unbreathable air and dangerous streets. We are glad to confirm that the data shows many mayors are taking the right steps to promote cycling and walking. It is the only way we can consider anything positive came out of this crisis” declared Morten Kabell, co-CEO of ECF.  

At ECF, we have analysed and cross-checked many sources including official and unofficial documents, plans, announcements, news items, and reports from our members on the ground from nearly 300 cities. Our dashboard tracks the different types of infrastructure, fiscal and other measures, their scale, as well as announcement and implementation dates. 

“ECF's Tracker shows that cycling access can improve rapidly at low cost. Now cities and advocates can make the case for taking action in months not years. The dashboard itself came together in just a few weeks, realized because of ECF's skilled professional team coupled with the reach of a network of member groups” said Randy Neufeld from the SRAM Cycling Fund, a project supporter.