ECF takes a look at how EU Member States' National Recovery and Resilience Plans are faring in their commitments to cycling. In August 2021, we estimated overall investments to be as much as €1.7 billion.

French government supports White Paper for boosting the development of the national cycling economy. Key areas of focus include manufacturing, sales and repairs, cyclelogistics and cycle tourism.

ECF warmly welcomes CIVINET Greece-Cyprus to the Cities & Regions for Cyclists network. The network brings together local and regional administrations actively working to promote cycling as a mode of transport and leisure. 

Despite active travel and transport remaining a low priority on the agenda, over 400 organisations from 73 countries signed the Partnership for Active Travel and Health's open letter to world leaders at COP27.

Philip Amaral, ECF Director of Policy and Development, attends the Transport Research Arena in Lisbon from 14-17 November.

ECF takes a look at the F11 cycle highway bridge over a TEN-T railway in Belgium as an example of EU funding being well spent. Costing just over than €2 million, the project received an €832,000 subsidy from the European Regional Development...

Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive takes major step forward with EU Member States supporting proposal to require bicycle parking in every new and renovated residential and non-residential building – but challenges remain.

ECF becomes a founding member of PATH – Partnership for Active Travel and Health. The new coalition calls on governments to make a concrete commitment to walking and cycling as a solution to the climate, health and equity challenges we face today.

The call for abstracts for Velo-city 2023 Leipzig is now open until 3 November 2022. ECF invites potential speakers, researchers and universities to share their expertise, data, and analyses based on this year’s main theme “Leading the Transition”.

ECF outlines the vital role that civil initiatives and soft measures play in creating a successful cycling city. We focus in on Cork Cycling Campaign to highlight good practices, effective strategies and useful local advocacy techniques.

European schools and cycling associations, including ECF Member Cyclist.ie and Biciclistas de Corella, an affiliate of ECF Member ConBici, receive funding from Erasmus+ to promote cycling, inclusion, and climate action.

Hundreds of cyclists gather in Athens and other cities for demonstrations organised by ECF Member Hellenic Urban Cycling Federation. Protestors demand the government move forward with Greece’s national cycling strategy and implement it immediately.