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...
The proposal for a revised Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) regulation by the European Commission, published on 14 December 2021 as part of the “Efficie...
One year after the implementation of the 30 km/h speed limit across the city of Brussels, various positive reports have shown a 50% reduction in road fatalities...New studies into cycling traffic and road safety in the Brussels-Capital Region provide remarkable insights two years into the cycling boom, while the city launches new p...
The Dutch Police has been awarded the prestigious Gold Level Cycle-Friendly Employer (CFE) Certification by ECF Member and CFE National Coordinator for the Neth...Fietsersbond has awarded the Dutch Police a Gold Level CFE Certification. With more than 60,000 employees, the Dutch Police force is the largest employer in the Netherlan...
Taking place in the cycling city of Oulu, VeloFinland brings together decision makers, city planners, civil engineers, proffesionals of tourism, students a...
I recently came across an interesting article in the scientific journal, Ecological Economics, which looks at the total costs of owning a car. Focusing on Germa...According to a recent study, the total running cost of a car can be nearly €13,000 per year. Using similar parameters, ECF’s Ceri Woolsgrove breaks down how much money ca...
The Kidical Mass weekend in September 2021 was a huge success with 25,000 participants in more than 130 cities in Germany and beyond. A big joint Kidical Mass 2...
The Kidical Mass weekend in September 2021 was a huge success with 25,000 participants in more than 130 cities in Germany and beyond. A big joint Kidical Mass 2...
Our world is changing. Humanity’s collective reliance on fossil fuels to power our societies is causing immense damage to our planet and climate – as well as t...
The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is pleased to announce that the City of Leipzig has won the bid to host Velo-city, the world cycling summit, in 2023. ECF chose th...
The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is pleased to announce that the City of Leipzig has won the bid to host Velo-city, the world cycling summit, in 2023. EC...The city of Leipzig has won the bid to host Velo-city, the world cycling summit, in 2023. Set to take place on 9-12 May next year, the four-day conference will...
Craving a bike challenge? Do you cycle all year round or mostly when it is hot outside? February 7-13 is winter cycling week! Are you a year-rou...