ECF welcomes the City of Rotterdam to Cities & Regions for Cyclists (CRC), the network bringing together local and regional administrations actively working to promote cycling as a mode of transport and leisure.

The Velo-city conference, where the world’s leading cycling researchers, advocates and urban planners convene alongside government officials in the name of more cycling for all, calls for 2025 potential host cities to prepare their bids.

Ireland’s Department of Transport becomes the first of its kind to be awarded Gold Level Cycle-Friendly Employer Certification. The certification follows the Department’s recent launch of the new National Sustainable Mobility Policy.

ECF welcomes Swedish Cycling Cities to our Cities & Regions for Cyclists (CRC), a network bringing together local and regional administrations, actively working to promote cycling as a mode of transport and leisure.

Eight EU member states have made clear references to EuroVelo in their national cycling strategies, setting goals for the further development, promotion, digitalisation and economic exploitation of the European cycle route network.

The UK government has created a new agency specifically for cycling and walking, appointing former Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman as its interim commissioner. Active Travel England aims to boost walking and cycling levels by 50% by 2030.

The newly elected municipal government of Varaždin continues a strong track record of green alternatives for local transport. The Croatian city aims to fulfil the dual strategies of more liveable urban landscapes and greener lifestyles.

Ireland aims to continue making great progress for cycling in 2022 with plans to develop a major cycling network for cities, towns and villages across the country. The network is part of the country’s Climate Action Plan to help reach climate...

The Metropolitan City of Milan has approved the Cambio cycling mobility plan. The ambitious project will build another 750 km of cycle paths by 2035, connecting the entire city and its surroundings.

ECF, CIE and CONEBI welcome the European Commission’s “Efficient and Green Mobility” package, which elevates cycling to a priority level across the whole European Union, the successful result of two years of hard work and targeted advocacy.

As bicycles continue to evolve as means of transport, ECF takes a look at the different infrastructure user groups that must be considered when developing widespread regional cycle networks.

The cycling action plan, which goes by the name “BE CYCLIST,” lists 52 action points that Belgium’s federal government will implement by 2024. This first-ever federal Belgian cycling plan was welcomed by ECF Members Fietsersbond and Gracq.