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...

New research by the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) shows that rail customers who want to travel with a bicycle face significant obstacles. Our map of bicycle carriage possibilities on the fastest direct train connections in the EU ...

Dear Velo-citizens! Despite our enthusiasm and commitment to hosting a successful and safe conference in September, this will regrettably not be possible under current circumstances. Together with our organizing partners, we have...

Author: Maya WatsonFrom Brussels to Budapest, cities are instituting measures to help active travelers keep their social distance while staying safe from cars. In this new mini-series we look at how cities around the world are reclaiming the...

The Green Agreement for the Promotion of Electromobility is meant to contribute to the transition of Greece towards a climate-neutral economy, and is in line with the main objectives of the National Energy and Climate Plan, Greece’s national "...

When it comes to cycle development, the federal level in Austria is shifting up two gears. On World Bicycle Day, June 3, the new Austrian Federal Minister for Climate Protection, Leonore Gewessler, announced that 40 million Euro would be invested...

Europe cannot go back to the old normal. Now is the time to act. This is the mantra shared by decision makers at the online debate organised by the European Cyclists' Federation in celebration of the UN-declared World Bicycle Day. See the full video...

Last week European cycling associations marked an important breakthrough for cycling on the EU agenda as an equal mode of transport with the auto sector and public transport. At a press conference, the Executive Vice President of the Commission...

In cooperation with 11 other organisations, ECF co-signed a letter addressed to Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean highlighting the need for an integrated and sustainable approach to urban...

In cooperation with 5 other cycling organisations, ECF co-signed an open letter addressed to the EU Commission and Parliament leadership on climate change and mobility laying out recommendations for a COVID19 recovery plan with cycling at...

During the quarantine, cycling has proven to be the safest, most efficient mode of transport we have. It cuts air pollution, which is likely to help spread the virus, and guarantees social distancing between commuters. In order to ensure a fast...

Since the Velo-city 2020 Ljubljana Preliminary Programme was launched in December 2019, the world has changed. The coronavirus pandemic has hit our lives, our economies and forced us to question the way we live. As we now share the new version...