European Cyclists' Federation

At 16:30 CEST on 23 May, ECF CEO Jill Warren will speak at a session about "Rethinking public spaces for safer, greener and more active cities" at the #GreeningTransport conference hosted by ITF - International Transport Forum. In addition to this important discussion, the conference has many more interesting topics in store. Check the programme here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiXj3QG2

Let's celebrate the most remarkable achievements in cycling promotion of 2024 🌟   The ECF awards highlight groundbreaking ideas, infrastructure and practices from around the globe to inspire and catalyse further action on cycling. This year, we recognise bicycling excellence in not four but five categories: Cycle-Friendly employer Cycling Improvement Road Safety Cycling Infrastructure Best Active Mobility Initiative Join us at Velo-city conference 2024 in Ghent for the award ceremony! 🚲🥂   The ECF Awards are proudly sponsored by JobRad | Deutschland, Eco-Counter, Geveko Markings, Verhofsté Group and Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat. 

🚨 New ECF report! 🚨 A new report by ECF finds that EU Member States fall short on leveraging cycling's potential in their Draft National Energy and Climate Plans. The assessment based on 13 indicators, scores an average of only 4.63 out of 10. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e97NiJ8H  

ECF was honoured to speak with Irish Green MEP Ciarán Cuffe in May, "Cycling has been a huge part of my life," he shared while discussing his re-election campaign for the European Parliament, his passion for cycling and why he's endorsing our #VoteBikeEU campaign for the European Elections campaign in June. (https://votebike.eu.) Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eAujBdjA

Discover the speakers of Velo-city 2024! On the #VC24 website, you can delve into the 80+ sessions and read all about the speakers 👉 https://lnkd.in/ec7HQGKx Stay tuned for more Velo-city updates. 📍 18-21 June in Ghent, Belgium

Today, our CEO, Jill Warren, is set to speak at the Local Trends Kongres conference on "National Cycling Strategy – programming local projects and infrastructure investments in the context of European funds"! Joined by a panel of experts, discussing the key challenges and opportunities ahead, focusing on elevating cycling to a higher level of strategic consideration in Poland. 👏 📅 Date: 14 May 2024  📍 Venue: Sopot, Poland ⏰ Time: 13:40 - 14:40

As a panel discussion leader at the upcoming conference Local Trends Kongres - Local Government Financial Congress, it is my great pleasure to invite all those interested in the development of cycling policy and the use of European funds to participate in our session: 🚴♂️🌍 ‘National Cycling Strategy - programming of local infrastructure projects and investments in the context of European funds’. My guests will be Jill Warren CEO from European Cyclists' Federation, Agnieszka Pomaska MP, Piotr Borawski, MBA City of Gdansk and Konrad Romik - thank you Unia Metropolii Polskich im. Pawła Adamowicza for hosting. During the panel we will discuss the key, challenges and opportunities that await us in the context of raising cycling to a higher level of strategic considerations in Poland. 📅 Date: 14 May 2024  📍 Venue: Sopot  ⏰ Time: 13:40 - 14:40 Join us for insights into the latest trends and practical advice on effective programming, funding and implementation of cycling projects supported by European funds. 👥 For whom. Decision makers, Parliamentarians, Local Government Members, Entrepreneurs, Activists and anyone involved in promoting and developing cycling mobility. Krajowa Strategia Rowerowa Polska Unia Mobilności Aktywnej #LocalTrends #NationalBicycleStrategy #EuropeanFunds #ActiveMobility #BicycleInfrastructure #LocalGovernment

Excited to announce that Verhofsté is partnering with the European Cyclists' Federation for the Cycling Infrastructure Award at Velo-City 2024 in Ghent! Join us as we showcase the future of bicycle parking and witness innovative solutions firsthand. See you there! #VeloCity2024 #CyclingInfrastructure #BicycleParking

[Cycling Improvement Award - European Cyclists' Federation] This year at Velo-city conference 2024 in Ghent, we will reward a municipality or public body in the category “Cycling Improvement”, i.e. the demonstration of significant improvements in the past year in making cycling a go-to option for an ever more diverse public. 🚲 #ECFAwards This “Cycling Improvement” Award aims to showcase the best example of how a cycling culture can be manifested in an area that was not previously considered as bicycle friendly. Find out more in our latest blog article 📰 : 👉https://lnkd.in/e4yqPvGk -------------------------------------- Cette année, lors de Velo-city 2024 à Gand, nous récompenserons une municipalité ou un organisme public dans la catégorie "Cycling Improvement", c'est-à-dire la démonstration d'améliorations significatives au cours de l'année écoulée pour promouvoir le vélo pour un public de plus en plus diversifié. 🚲 #ECFAwards Cet Award "Cycling Improvement" met en valeur la façon dont la culture du cyclisme peut se manifester dans une zone auparavant peu agréable pour les cyclistes. Pour en savoir plus, découvrez notre dernier article de blog sur ce sujet : 📰 👉https://lnkd.in/e6D9ydRG

ECF welcomes the Brno City Municipality to Cities & Regions for Cyclists, a network that brings together local and regional administrations, committed to making cycling safer and more accessible! Read our most recent article to learn more about Brno's plans to increase cycling use: https://lnkd.in/eiUvJ_qT