A new book explores how cities can transform their mobility systems and solve the issues created by classic, car-centric mobility policies through the integration of cycling as an essential element. Providing an interdisciplinary perspective, “An...

The deadline for the presentation of National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRP) is approaching fast. How do cycling investments feature in Member States’ draft plans? EU Member States are currently preparing their plans and outlining priorities...

A group of European cities and regions, including six major capitals, has called on their national governments to make sure that ongoing negotiations on Direct Vision safety regulations for trucks and buses are ambitious enough. “Cycling and walking...

On International Women’s Day, March 8, we turn our gaze towards gender to highlight how creating cycling environments with women in mind contributes to more inclusive and safe urban landscapes and communities across the globe....

Ireland has doubled down on its commitment to more cycling, dedicating €240 million towards cycling and walking infrastructure in 2021. The announcement follows well-coordinated advocacy and lobbying strategies executed by ECF Member, Cyclist....

More than 550 participants joined the launch event for Women in Cycling, a new network aiming to help women get more visibility, impact, and leading roles in the cycling sector. The network, which was launched virtually on 24 February 2021, is an...

Velo-city 2021 Lisboa is set to take place from 6-9 September 2021 under the theme #CycleDiversity. Today, the world’s largest cycling conference published its preliminary programme. Following the submission of 585 abstracts from 44 different...

According to a study by the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy published last week, 281,000 people were employed in the different sectors of the cycling economy in Germany in 2019. The cycle tourism sector alone stood for 204,...

Cycling confirmed as favoured transport alternative in the Hungarian capital as more citizens recognise the benefits of the bicycle. Record breaking stats show impressive progress in increasing cycling modal share, with a reported 15% growth in...

The German federal government will be investing 900 million Euro in cycling as part of its national climate protection programme. The largest part will be funded through a 660 million EUR heavy “City and Country-side” ("Stadt und Land”) call, which...

The #VisionaryCities Series is a collection of best practices and success stories from visionary local authority leaders contributing to making cycling in Europe better, safer and more common. This episode of the series was written by Oskari...

A new law adopted in France at the beginning of 2021 is set to boost the combination of bikes and trains in the country for decades to come. Developed in parallel to the European Regulation on Rail Passengers’ Rights and Obligations, which...