From 2026, €87 billion will be available through the EU Social Climate Fund for targeted purchase subsidies, cycling infrastructure projects, and bike-sharing schemes – key tools to fight transport poverty. However, this can only happen if Member...
ECF welcomes South Dublin County Council to Cities & Regions for Cyclists, a network that brings together local and regional administrations committed to promoting cycling as a mode of transport and leisure, collectively...
Today, the Partnership for Active Travel and Health (PATH), of which ECF is a founding member, publishes an open letter urging national governments to prioritise walking and cycling in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as a crucial...
On 27 September, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) adopted the Guide for Designating Cycle Route Networks, marking a crucial milestone in the international recognition of cycling infrastructure and cycle route networks....
The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference 2024 took place in Viborg, Denmark, this week, from September 23 to 25. Co-organised by Viborg Municipality and the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), the event gathered stakeholders from across the...
A new French study confirms that conditionally allowing cyclists to cross red lights improves the fluidity of cycling traffic without compromising road safety. However, there is a need to improve public awareness and understanding of traffic signs...
In April 2024, the European Union adopted the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, requiring Member States to implement minimum bicycle parking standards in buildings over a certain size. ECF strongly advocated for this directive as it...
The European Commission’s Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) has published recommendations to the Commission on a range of measures they should take to improve road safety for people who walk, cycle, and use light electric vehicles. At the top of...
In 2022, the European Commission published the Transition Pathway for Tourism to drive a green and digital transformation to bolster the resilience of the EU tourism sector. The Pathway outlines 27 key action topics and ...
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