In April 2024, the European Union adopted the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, requiring Member States to implement minimum bicycle parking standards in buildings over a certain size.  ECF strongly advocated for this directive as it...

The European Commission’s Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) has published recommendations to the Commission on a range of measures they should take to improve road safety for people who walk, cycle, and use light electric vehicles. At the top of...

In 2022, the European Commission published the Transition Pathway for Tourism to drive a green and digital transformation to bolster the resilience of the EU tourism sector. The Pathway outlines 27 key action topics and ...

Creating the change that is needed to enable more and better cycling is a complex process. Significantly increased levels of cycling require investment in improved and safer cycling infrastructure as well as policies and legislation that enable and...

Politico reported this week that the European Commission has acknowledged the concerns raised by the influx of US-style pick-up trucks entering the EU [1], in response to a letter [2] co-signed by ECF and seven other organisations....

We are delighted to announce the winners of the third edition of the ECF Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements in promoting and enabling cycling. Winners were selected in five categories and unveiled at Velo-city, ECF’s annual...

Velo-city 2024 Ghent: Friday Daily Report – The cycling story is ours to spin We cycled, we danced, we laughed, we discussed the future of cycling, and we ate countless cuberdons... but all good things must come to an end. As we...

Velo-city 2024 Ghent: Thursday Daily Report – It takes two to tango! If anyone knows how to throw a party catered to thousands of people arriving by bike, it’s Ghent. Yesterday, around 3000 Velo-citizens and Ghentians cycled along...

Velo-city 2024 Ghent: Wednesday Daily Report – 2,600 cyclists take over the streets of Ghent Welcome back to Day 2 of Velo-city 2024! A whirlwind of sessions, networking, and inspiration, the second day of Velo-city certainly did...

Velo-city 2024 Ghent: Tuesday Daily Report – Welkom in Gent! Salut iedereen en welkom in Gent! Velo-city is back and off to a strong start with a record-breaking attendance of more than 1,600 Velo-citizens. The quirky, vibrant...

On Monday 17 June, over 35 representatives of ECF’s Cities & Regions for Cyclists met in Deinze for the CRC Network Day 2024! This annual in-person meeting provides an opportunity for the local and regional administrations of the network to meet...

With Velo-city 2024, the annual flagship event of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), just days away, it is time to start planning your conference experience. Jill Warren, CEO of ECF, shares her must-attend session tips for this year in Ghent.