We are deeply concerned about the new US-EU "Framework" published on 21 August to address so-called “trade imbalances.” If adopted, this would allow US pick-up trucks onto the European market. With grave consequences. www.ecf.com/en/news/euro...

📘 Read the full #CyclistsLoveTrains report here: 👉 www.ecf.com/en/resources... Let’s make sure trains welcome bikes — not just tolerate them. #cycling #trains #railways #urbandevelopment #mobility

Could winding down city speeds to 30 km/h lead to substantially safer roads? The data is clear — yes, they can. ✅ Across Europe, cities are showing how reduced speed limits lower the risk of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. It also boosts cycling and bike sharing use. 💚

Mit unseren Steuergeldern sollte der Staat grundsätzlich nur Aktivitäten mit Subventionen anreizen, die allgemein wünschenswert sind. Mehr Diesel und Bezin verbrennen, mehr Stromverbrauch, mehr Pendeln gehören m.E. nicht dazu. www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...

Today we released the @ecf.com Cyclists Love Trains 2025 report at @velo-city-conference.com. We ranked 67 rail operators regarding their bike-friendliness on long-distance rail services. Congrats to Belgium's @sncb-nmbs.bsky.social and Swiss SBB for winning the contest. ecf.com/media/ecf%20...

I am very happy to have played a part in this. But: Quite a few rail operators in the EU still refuse the carriage of non-dismantled bicycles. Interested to hear which ones? Stay tuned for the launch of @ecf.com 'Cyclists Love Trains' report on Tuesday, 10 June at @velo-city-conference.com.

𝗜𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 — 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼. 🚴‍♀️ #WorldBicycleDay2025 Cycling is more than just a mode of transport. It’s a simple, scalable solution to some of the world’s biggest challenges. 🌍 So today, and every day, let’s ride toward a more sustainable future together. #JustRide 💪✨

The climate crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable. But what if the key to justice was as simple as riding a bike? 🌍 Cycling offers more than mobility — it opens doors to equity and sustainability. 🚲 📖 Read the full article here: www.ecf.com/en/news/can-... #climatejustice

"But if there is one thing that has the most exceptional evidence for healthy aging, it’s exercise." It doesn’t have to be cycling—but cycling is a great way to build physical activity into your daily routine. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

Das hier ist eine absolute Pflichtfolge. Herausragender Gast und Folge bei @ronzheimer.bsky.social. Bitte nehmt euch die Zeit, das wird zu 100% eine gute Entscheidung sein. Die Aufnahme müsste eigentlich noch auf Englisch übersetzt werden. 👀 @gresselgustav.bsky.social

Really bad start of the new German government on transport policies: the position of National Cycling Officer, created in 2013 to be the public face on all things cycling, was abolished. ECF's German member @adfc.de heavily criticizes this move. @bmdv.bsky.social www.adfc.de/pressemittei...

E-bikes are car-replacers. Authors of a new paper that examined 10 e-bike studies across Northern Europe: "E-bikes can substitute for all other modes of transport, but car use appears to be the most affected." www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

🚲 Cycling: A Solution for Transport Emissions? 🌍 The EU targets a 90% transport emissions cut by 2050 and cycling must play a role, but how big is its impact? A review finds that in Germany, raising #cycling to 45% for short trips could cut 19M tonnes of CO2 yearly! 🔗 Read more: lnkd.in/eka5Y6mP

In #Wien legt die Bevölkerung 3 x so viele Wege umweltfreundlich zu Fuß, mit #Fahrrad oder Öffis zurück wie mit dem Auto. Bei der Platzverteilung im Straßenraum ist das Verhältnis umgekehrt. #Platzschaffen für umweltfreundliche, effiziente #Mobilität! www.ots.at/presseaussen...

How much CO2 could Europe save in the transport sector by shifting to cycling? To explore this question, ecf.com has conducted a literature review—while it may not provide a definitive answer, it sheds light on the potential role of cycling. www.ecf.com/en/news/http...

Here at ecf.com, we work to encourage more people cycling more often in Europe. While this doesn't mean entirely 'car-free,' every car removed from our cities and replaced with someone walking or cycling a blessing. So many great cities are leading the way! www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...

"Flanders Challenges the Netherlands to Become Europe’s Top Cycling Region" Read my article here: www.ecf.com/en/news/flan...

"Flanders Challenges the Netherlands to Become Europe’s Top Cycling Region" Read my article here: www.ecf.com/en/news/flan...

30km/h as default speed limit in cities works. It saves lives. It cuts noise. It even leads to overall faster travel times. Great op-ed by Antonio Avenoso, Executive Director of @etsc.eu etsc.eu/opinion-from...

30km/h as default speed limit in cities works. It saves lives. It cuts noise. It even leads to overall faster travel times. Great op-ed by Antonio Avenoso, Executive Director of @etsc.eu etsc.eu/opinion-from...

Accidents down 55% and injuries down 51% since nyc congestion pricing (!!!) www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/22/c...

Note that Tesla is the foundation of Musk's wealth. A collapse in Tesla sales would be a massive problem for him. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Cars are getting 1cm wider every two years. That may not sound much, but over time it adds up, and they're showing no signs of slowing down 😬 That's #carspreading. Our new campaign is calling on city leaders to make parking policies fairer by varying costs based on the size of a car. Why? 🧵1/8

Donald Shoup, one of the legendary champions of car parking reform, has died. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/02/08/d... He is one of the reasons why ECF got into parking policy. The recast of the EPBD delivered some groundbreaking results for bike parking. www.ecf.com/en/making-bu...

🚨 Cycling funding is at risk!   🚲 England – Avoid cuts to active travel. Act by 9 Feb! 🚲 Scotland – £30m slashed while road budgets grow. 🚲 Wales – Cycling ignored in the budget. 🚲 NI – Just 2% of transport funding for cycling, not the promised 10%.   💬 Take action now! cyclinguk.org/budget-action

Never forget, for many years #Uber insisted loudly that it would reduce traffic in cities. Instead, Uber drivers cruise without passengers 40% of the time. Uber and Lyft no longer claim they reduce traffic. They now admit they increase congestion. So much for “making cities better…” Via @wsj.com

In Bordeaux, car parking will get 30% more expensive for ICE cars in excess of 1.6 tons; 1.9 tons for hybrid/electric cars. Environmental and road safety reasons are among the reasons stated to introduce the surcharge. If you ask me, other cities should follow suit! www.bordeaux.fr/p158358/stat...

Eurostar to stop selling tickets to 'Any Belgian Station' from 31 March, you'll need to buy a separate ticket from Brussels to your Belgian destination. Multi-modal integration? The rail industry can't even manage single-mode integration, even if it already exists! help.eurostar.com/faq/uk-en/qu...

For your weekend reading consideration: My story in @vox.com explaining why giant SUVs are like cigarettes: Both can kill you, even if you don't use them. No paywall: www.vox.com/future-perfe...

"Thank you congestion pricing!" Still early days but it may well be that some of the car traffic will evaporate, making streets in downtown NYC more pleasant for everyone else. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/n...

Starting January 1st 2025, 14 Dutch cities have launched zero-emission zones in a bid to decarbonize urban freight. As polluting vehicles will no longer be able to enter cities, cargo bikes are becoming increasingly important for urban logistics. FULL STORY: zagdaily.com/places/...

“Swapping just 5-7% of car journeys for e-biking, cycling or walking by 2030 could add 1.1m years of healthy life by 2050… What’s more, the biggest gains are seen in disadvantaged communities , helping to reduce health inequalities while cutting carbon emissions” - @profchristianbrand.bsky.social

ECF's 2024 report on "The state of national cycling strategies in Europe" is out. Very little progress was made with only one new country - Lithuania - adopting one. Particularly concerning trend: national authorities in Nordic countries appear to be taking a back seat. www.ecf.com/en/news/cycl...

Ireland’s emissions went DOWN 6.8% in 2023. But that’s not enough, and emissions from transport ROSE. Get people out of cars. Build cycle and bus lanes. www.irishtimes.com/world/2025/0...

The Welsh & Scottish Govs are backpedalling on vital investment for climate, health & transport choices. Budgets are voted on Feb 2025—there's still time to act! 💬 Write to your MSPs/MSs & demand funding for cycling. More: cyclinguk.org/cycle-campaigning/budgets-action

ECF's 2024 report on "The state of national cycling strategies in Europe" is out. Very little progress was made with only one new country - Lithuania - adopting one. Particularly concerning trend: national authorities in Nordic countries appear to be taking a back seat. www.ecf.com/en/news/cycl...

A new year is always a good moment to make some changes. Including migrating to this crowd. Love to talk about #cycling #sustainablemobility #cities #bicycles

European Cyclists' Federation has 2 jobs and 1 internship open. If you're looking for a new start in 2025, these may be for you. - Communications & Media Relations Manager - Policy & Projects Coordinator - GIS/Data Intern Thanks for spreading the word! www.ecf.com/en/about-us/...