On 22 December 2022, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) published the 2022 edition of the “The state of national cycling strategies” report,...ECF publishes the 2022 edition of the The state of national cycling strategies report. 14 of the 44 countries analysed now have a national cycling str...
This report, the second of its kind, provides a comprehensive overview of the status of national cycling strategies in 44 European countries, at a time of growing politic...
How can we use less materials in building construction? How can on-site parking encourage less CO2 transport emissions? How can we stimulate less household ener...ECF provides an end-of-year update on our lobbying efforts to ensure bicycle parking is effectively included in the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Direct...
In 2022 we began to move beyond a world dominated by COVID-19. The shocking invasion of Ukraine with its human tragedies and economic toll, the need to accelera...A new global coalition and campaign, a more prominent role for cycling in European and national policies, progress towards an EU Cycling Strategy and cycling’s essential...
This report, the second of its kind, provides a comprehensive overview of the status of national cycling strategies in 44 European countries, at a time...
2022 has been a year to remember for events at the European Cyclists’ Federation. With numerous conferences, webinars and unveilings taking place across Europe...ECF looks back on some of the key events that took place during the year, including international conferences, high-level webinars and inspiring speeches.
Many European cities are global frontrunners on mobility and transport. A smaller number of cities excel at providing their citizens with cycling infrastructure...ECF showcases how national cycling strategies, suitable infrastructure and financial incentives can help countries best implement the EU Urban Mobility Framework policy a...
ECF Members 2022 was a year of great progress for ECF Members, with significant achievements towards more and better cycling at local and national level. Our...ECF looks back on the best achievements of our Members & Networks throughout 2022 in advancing policies, committing funds, developing new infrastructure and achieving...
Another amazing year for cycling comes to an end and it’s our little tradition to share a list of the best and most-read articles of the last 12 months. It’s ou...Time to leave 2022 behind us with an overview highlighting the best and most read ECF articles of the year.
On 1 December, the Council of the European Union published its conclusions on the European Agenda for Tourism 2030, underlining its “determination to promote s...The Council of the European Union stresses “determination to promote sustainable tourism” in its conclusions on the European Agenda for Tourism 2030. ECF illustrates how...
One year after the EU passed legislation enabling member states to apply reduced VAT rates on the supply, rental and repair of bicycles, including e-bikes, Port...Portugal inscribes amendment to 2023 state budget reducing VAT rate on bicycle sales with the goal of increasing cycling modal share to 10% by 2030. Customers can no...
The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) is the EU's primary network of roads, railway lines, inland waterways, ports and airports. Currently, the...ECF takes a look at recent developments within the Council of the EU and the European Parliament to analyse the progress being made in getting cycling and EuroVelo includ...