The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) has published a new factsheet on interruptions and delays on cycle routes. The report is a meta-analysis of requirements...ECF has released a new factsheet that compiles, compares and analyses requirements for avoiding interruptions and delays across cycling standards and guidelines from five...
For cyclists, being overtaken too close for comfort by a motorist is unfortunately a common, if not daily, occurrence. Apart from being a scary experience for t...In this article, we take a look at one of the most commonly experienced road safety issues for cyclists. We give a brief overview of what co...
Leading the transition Leipzig’s urban development is deeply intertwined with its unique history. Its citizens played a decisive role in German reunification, p...Leipzig’s history has been one of change and transition. From desolate urban brownfields to lively neighbourhoods, from open-cast coal mines to lakescapes, the German cit...
Friday 16 September marks the beginning of European Mobility Week, the European Commission’s flagship awareness-raising campaign for sustainable urban mobility....Car-free Sunday returns to Brussels on September 18, highlighting the incredible impact that reducing the amount of cars on city streets has on both air and noise polluti...
In August 2022, the Ministry of Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility published the General Plan of urban and extra-urban cycling mobility 2022-2024. In line...Persistent efforts and coordination by ECF Member FIAB pay off with the adoption of a cycling plan at the national level. As outlined in our previous report, cohesive gov...
Denmark and especially Copenhagen is known for its many cyclists and iconic cycling infrastructure. Come visit Copenhagen and take part in a high-quality two-da...
Brought to you by our sponsors Arup, Eco-Counter, Geveko Markings and JobRad, the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is proud to introduce this year’s inaugura...ECF launches new ECF Awards, proudly sponsored by Arup, Eco-Counter, Geveko Markings and JobRad. The awards aim to promote the best practices in cycling in recent years,...
2022 is almost upon us and with the holiday period now here, let’s take this opportunity to reflect on the events of the past year! 2021 was an eventful year fo...A round up of our most-read articles in 2021, including stories of successful advocacy, news from ECF Members, emerging trends in cycling and highlights from across the c...
The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have agreed to enhance and facilitate their cooperation by signing a Memorand...A new Memorandum of Understanding signed between ECF and the World Tourism Organization shows the growing importance of cycling tourism as a safe, healthy and environment...
How do you create a regional cycling network? By using EU funds, the Polish region of West Pomerania has succeeded in rapidly creatïng the backbone of...In only five years, the region of West Pomerania in Poland has created the backbone of an entire regional cycling network, with 800km of high-quality cycle routes – inclu...
A new journey began for cycling advocates in May 2021 when the updated EU Rail Passengers’ Rights and Obligations Regulation was formally adopted. Last year, th...After ECF’s successful campaign to change EU rail passengers’ legislation, a new ECF report on the bicycle friendliness of 53 European railway operators marks the next st...
Mobility is for everyone! Mobility and transport offers should be approached and implemented accordingly. In order to address the whole market, differences betw...