Hi @npr.org! We worked late tonight putting together this handy pocket guide! It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers. It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!

Spent a magical night with Neil Young in Brussels with, I don’t know, many thousands of others. He’s definitely not faded away.

@craigwinneker.bsky.social I don't see your 'I'm gonna need more coffee' posts, but clearly this is a candidate:

Captain, I think we’re gonna need a second cargo bike 😆 #quaxing #cargobikelife #rockmusic

A big part of what we do at @cyclingelectric.bsky.social is help people get started, without the jargon. Saskia Heijltjes recently helped us with this brief, taking her experience as a family cycling writer with @cyclesprog.bsky.social to guide our readers. www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/cyc...

France's largest bike parking garage is open for business in the City of Lyon. With quick access to the main train station, Lyon Part-Dieu, this will be a great way to help commuters combine bike and train journeys. actu.fr/auvergne-rho...

New parasol with an 18kg base? That’s a cargo bike job 😀

For beer runs or band practice, cargo bikes are the answer. 🍻🎸 Enjoy your weekend!

Here are just 10 ways bicycles deliver the freedom that cars can only promise. momentummag.com/here-are-jus...

The World’s Best Cities for 2025 highlights cities that are not only thriving economically and culturally, but also setting the standard for creating living cities—places that prioritize livability, sustainability, accessible transit, and, yes, the humble bicycle. momentummag.com/cities-on-th...

Kids, the weekly shop & the dog? No problem. E-cargo bikes are helping families ditch their cars for everyday trips—with a little electric assist. 🚲 “They make you smile & turn heads” ⚡ “I wouldn’t have considered it without electric assist” 👉 Read more: cyclinguk.org/family-cargo-bike

Am I following any #illustrators or #graphicdesigners on here that might be interested in proposing a logo for an EU-funded project my organisation (@ecf.com) is in? Or maybe you know a freelance illustrator or graphic designer? Please pass the word around or apply yourself. www.smile-city.eu

We @ecf.com co-sign a letter to EU Commission president @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu with 9 other EU organisations, calling on EU to reject US vehicle standards or "regulatory equivalence" in automotive trade negotiations www.ecf.com/en/news/ecf-...

Alternatively, you could just visit Canada. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/t...

It was a privilege joining the 6,632 SC Freiburg fans—and our friend Jill—who cycled to Europa-Park Stadium for today's match against Union Berlin. Not only did we all beat the traffic, but—as is custom—one euro was donated to a local charitable organization for each bike counted outside the gates.

Any graphic designers out there who are into mobility and transport issues? I’m in an EU-funded project that needs a logo. The project is about converting recyclable stuff like tires into bike lanes and e-bike charging points. Check it out 👇 www.smile-city.eu

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/o...

This is honestly bananas. I shudder to think how many of these private chats exist. Being horrified about this should not be political. We should all pay for journalism (maybe someday more tax-funded support?). Since I pay for the Atlantic, here is a gift link: www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

Parisians voted overwhelmingly in favour of pedestrianising 500 more streets. Yes, voter turnout was low (4%). But it shows yet again that on issues like these that most citizens are fine to try new things & the opposition is actually a very small and vocal minority. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Such a lovely story about the joy of e-biking!

Fresh #roadsafety stats from the Brussels Capital Region shows that the rate of cyclists in the city has grown by more than 50% while the risk of death and serious injuries is decreasing. Good news! Probably a mix of safety in numbers with new bike infrastructure. www.linkedin.com/pulse/moins-...

I just want to be this guy, but in a room with half as many or more electric guitars and a wall full of pedals. And lots of bikes. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/t...

Fake news has become a powerful tool in the hands of the right-wing in the European Parliament. Since early 2024 two myths have been spread about EU funding of NGOs. They have no substance, but still lay the ground for debate and proposals Read our article! corporateeurope.org/en/2025/03/f...

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...

Proud to see our CEO Jill Warren profiled in the NY Times today! @ecf.com www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/h...

Europe's top region for cycling is ... Flanders, Belgium? The Netherlands is still undoubtedly the most cycle-friendly country in Europe. But Flanders is catching up as a region by making big investments (€47.90 per capita!) and having big goals. Read about it here 👇 www.ecf.com/en/news/flan...

One of the best things a person can do right now is to purchase a subscription to a real news outlet. One with real journos doing real journalism, covering lots of angles and calling it like it is, based on facts. Don't get your news from social media (or WaPo, because Bezos). I subscribe to NYT.

Paul Varry dreamed of a cycling revolution. Then a man intentionally drove his SUV into the separated bike lane in Paris and murdered Paul.

Pedestrians & cyclists are often told to wear reflective clothing. And if hit by a car, these people are often blamed if they weren't wearing it. But with more and more cars having automatic braking systems, will high-viz clothing work, if it ever did? Seems not. www.iihs.org/news/detail/...

A quick #resistance task #GulfofMexico

This week, the world has seemed more screwed up than usual. In times like these we need to let our hair down & dance. So I'm dropping this for anyone in #Brussels who's looking for a little rock n roll. The after-show DJ is Brussels' own cycling officer (I'm still a cycling activist after all 😀)

Following up on this ... @corporateeurope.bsky.social reveals that MEP Monika Hohlmeier, who has led the charge against EU funding of NGOs through its LIFE Programme, gets a salary from a German association that - wait for it - gets money from the LIFE Programme. corporateeurope.org/en/2025/01/c...

In Belgium, workers can earn €0.28 per kilometre of their cycle commute. On average, people cycling to work in 2024 earned around €460 net per year. Easy money! www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1401...

On Wednesday the @europarl.europa.eu will debate an EU programme that helps fund NGOs. Lots of false things are being said about it. But it's a crucial way to level the playing field between rich corporate lobbies and citizens voices for just 0.006% of the EU's budget. www.ecf.com/en/news/ecf-...

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...

Folks in #Brussels! My garage rock cover band are playing at an obscure youth club (no irony here). Just an excuse to party, really. Cheap night out. All welcome. @craigwinneker.bsky.social @eoghanwalshbxl.bsky.social (You’re the only ones I know who might consider attending for a second)

I think we can change the world by having protected bike lanes and secure bike parking everywhere.

For the last 2 years, I was a part of a great project with @nordregio.bsky.social bringing together Nordic municipalities and regions to share knowledge on cycling for transport. It's all distilled in this report - have a look, and let me know what you think. nordregio.org/publications...

Brussels’ first major snow storm today. I can’t tell if the dogs are pleased, pissed or annoyed.

Myths and outright nonsense about heat pumps continue to get spread through traditional and social media. Read my comprehensive heat pump myth buster for @carbonbrief.org here: www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-18...

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/...

📢 We got two new job vacancies open at European Cyclists’ Federation. 🚲 Policy & Projects Coordinator 🚲 GIS/Data intern Both roles will work on a groundbreaking new project to quantify & visualise cross border cycling infrastructure in Europe. Read more on www.ecf.com. Share and apply!

This is an issue which many European cities and city networks are raising the alarm with EU institutions in Brussels. Bigger cars and trucks are taking more finite public space, damaging street infrastructure, and they more dangerous for people outside the vehicle.

New cars in Europe are getting 1 cm wider every two years. T&E says the trend will continue due to the rising sales of SUVs unless lawmakers take action. 50 % of new cars sold are already too wide for the minimum on-street parking space in many countries. www.greencarcongress.com/2024/01/2024...

My kids are responsible for #1 and #4 on this list. But basically it’s a reflection of the sounds in our house 😆 open.spotify.com/wrapped/shar...

Cargo load of dog food. One for @americanfietser.com 😁 Dogs are hungry 🐶🦴

Everyone following the women on bikes starter pack? go.bsky.app/FvouhGQ Thankful for women, bicycles and route planning designed around trip chaining today!!

Brussels air quality today. “Horrible,” by official metrics. Obviously thanks to all the drivers of fossil fuel cars, vans and trucks. The roads are chock a block with them today. Aside from polluting the air, driving is the absolute worst way to travel in a city.