The geometry of cycling infrastructure is a critical aspect of its safety and comfort. In this factsheet we look at the geometric design standards for cycling infrastructure adopted across 15 different European countries.  The...

Topic: cycling infrastructure

ECF has released a new report, "The state of national cycling strategies in Europe (2021)," which provides an overview of national cycling strategies in 47 European countries as of December 2021. Read the report here. Executive summary This report...

Topic: cycling strategy

Executive summary The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) welcomes the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) (EU) 2018/844 as part of the “Renovation Wave” strategy and the “Fit for 55” legislative package. The last EPBD...

The year 2020 was influenced in every way by the global pandemic. As tragic and challenging as it has been, it has also had a silver lining for cycling, with cycle use soaring in most European countries. Read ECF’s Annual Report 2020.

Topic: annual report

In the European Green Deal, released late 2019, the Commission announced its decarbonization objective: no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050. To achieve this objective, transport emissions must be reduced by 90% by 2050 compared to 1990....