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Cycling cities

Strategic planning for cycling, investing in dedicated infrastructure, and motivating citizens to cycle are crucial for European interregional policies. Cycling fosters sustainable mobility, reduces urban congestion and pollution, improves health, and is financially accessible to all.

In the spotlight

Cycling cities enhance sustainable transportation, reduce environmental impact, and foster regional connectivity, creating healthier urban environments and improving quality of life. Our experts have hand-picked the most relevant content on the topic for you so you can dive right in and learn how cycling infrastructure can transform mobility, boost local economies, and support green urban development.

Policy brief
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Cycling cities

Cycling has many socio-economic, health, and environmental benefits, promoting it should be a logical policy choice. This policy brief helps turn these dreams into reality with real-life examples.
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Promoting cycling in cities and regions: key learnings

Take a look at the webinar recording of 19 November 2024 focusing on promoting cycling in cities and regions. Get inspired by good practices from across Europe.
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Webinar recording: Infrastructure development for cycling

In this webinar recording, you'll discover how to build user-friendly and safe cycling infrastructure for your city and region to create a greener and more sustainable future.
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Webinar recording: Strategic planning for cycling

Strategic planning for cycling is crucial to promote greener and more sustainable cities across Europe. Access the webinar recording, presentations and key learnings on the topic.
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Webinar recording: Getting more people to cycle

Discover how to get more people to cycle through education and incentivization. Watch the recording, download the presentations and access the key learnings.
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Behaviour change and participatory processes for sustainable mobility

In this workshop follow-up article, you'll explore how we can make behaviour change happen to promote sustainable mobility.
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How to decide the location and design of cycling lanes?

This policy helpdesk request addresses how you can decide on the location and design of cycling lanes for your city and region.

Stories and news about cycling cities

Discover how you can support cycling cities in your region using traffic calming measures, engaging citizens, and unlocking funds to create safer, more accessible bike-friendly infrastructure that promotes sustainable urban mobility and reduces congestion.

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Using traffic calming to reclaim the city

Looking for traffic calming measures for your region? Find good practices that reduce carbon emissions and improve citizens safety.
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Engaging citizens in transport planning

Involving citizens in the planning of transport allows for an effective and efficient transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Unlock funds for cycling in your region

Are you looking to make your region more cycle-friendly? Find out how you can unlock funding for cycling in your region!
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Webinars on how cycling can benefit different sectors

Regions play an important role in facilitating the development of cycling cities. Look at how cycling can benefit different sectors, while also contributing to improved public health, reduced traffic congestion, and enhanced environmental sustainability.

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Webinar recording: Cost benefit analysis of bicycles versus cars

In this webinar, you'll learn about direct and indirect costs associated with car and bicycle use as well as the negative and positive externalities of each transport mode.
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Webinar recording on cycling tourism

Discover how you can combine the health benefits of cycling and tourism in your region to boost the leisure sector after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Webinar recording: Cargo bikes for the last mile

Watch the webinar recording on how cargo bikes can be used for the last mile and support the decarbonisation of urban deliveries!
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Katharina Krell

Most cities struggle with the green mobility transition. Increasing the modal share of cycling is one of the best ways forward in urban environments, and there are dedicated strategies and guidelines that help municipalities to become cycling-friendly. This is one of my favourite topics, and I invite you to discover the rich material we have at hand or to request further expert help.

Katharina Krell

Thematic Expert for a Greener and more Connected Europe

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