The new European Urban Mobility Framework (UMF), released by the European Commission on 14 December as part of the “Efficient and Green Mobility” package, repre...The European Commission’s new Urban Mobility Framework is truly an opportunity for EU cities to revolutionise mobility and transport away from polluting, congestion-prone...
The proposal for a revised Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) regulation by the European Commission, presented on 14 December as part of the “Efficient an...The EU’s flagship transport policy – the Trans-European Transport Network – is up for revision and a proposal by the Commission to properly define “active modes...
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...
All new residential and non-residential buildings in the EU as well as those undergoing major renovation will have to provide mandatory spaces for bicycle...The European Commission’s revision proposal for the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive will make bicycle parking mandatory in all new and renovated buildings in th...
On 14 December, the European Commission presented its “Efficient and Green Mobility” package with revised legislative proposals on the Trans-European Transport...ECF, CIE and CONEBI welcome the European Commission’s “Efficient and Green Mobility” package, which elevates cycling to a priority level across the whole European Union,...
As the European Year of Rail counts down its final days, some very good last-minute news for all train and bicycle users has emerged from Belgium. Following a p...A preliminary law aims to introduce designated spaces for the carriage of at least eight bicycles on all new Belgian trains, starting in 2025.
A new study analysing data from 17 countries estimates that the public health benefits of much higher levels of cycling could save more than 200,000 lives per y...A scenario in which 100% of urban car trips in 2050 are replaced by cycling would prevent 205,424 premature deaths due to reductions in air pollution and increases in reg...
On 7 December, the Council of the EU reached an agreement on updated rules for VAT rates. Under the new rules, member states will be able to apply reduced VAT r...The Council of the EU has reached an agreement on updated rules for VAT rates that will benefit consumers all over the EU. Member states will now be able to apply reduced...
The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) has joined forces with French organisations Fédération française des usagers de la bicyclette (FUB) and Vélo & Terri...ECF and its French partners demonstrate how France can boost cycling levels during its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU. Recommendations include new legislat...
Gibraltar aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 and to reduce its overall emissions by 50% by 2035, according to the 2019 Climate Emergency Declaration. The Climate...A new National Mitigation & Adaptation Plan – the Climate Change Strategy, published by the Government of Gibraltar in November 2021 – targets the decarbonisation of...
Electric cars were given centre stage in the 2018 revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Recent research by the European Cyclists’ Fe...In the run-up to the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, ECF looks at examples of newly constructed and renovated buildings, underlining positives...
The European Commission has published its latest road safety figures for 2020. According to the report, there were around 3,900 fewer road deaths in the Europea...European Commission reports fewer EU road deaths in 2020 compared to previous year, proving that more active mobility increases road safety. However, motorised transport...