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Advancing sustainable transport: The impact of the EU Cycling Strategy

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14 October 2024

Advancing sustainable transport: The impact of the EU Cycling Strategy

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The EU Cycling Strategy has significantly advanced cycling across Europe, leading to expanded networks, reduced emissions, improved public health, job creation, and boosted local economies.

Publishing org

European Cyclists' Federation

Related Organisation

Confederation of European Bicycle Industries

CROW

Cycling Embassy of Denmark

European Public Health Alliance

Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management in Austria

Green Budget Europe

Leuven Mobility Research Center

Ministry of National Development of Hungary

Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure of Luxembourg

Polis

Representation of Luxembourg to the EU

Transport for London

Union Cycliste Internationale

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Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

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EU institutions

Local authorities

National authorities

Regional authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Tourism strategies

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Other tourism transportation activities

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The EU Cycling Strategy, published in 2017, has significantly advanced cycling across Europe by expanding cycling networks, integrating cycling with other transport modes, and increasing funding for cycling projects. Many EU countries have developed national cycling strategies, aligning with broader goals for sustainable transport and climate action. This has led to reduced emissions, improved public health, job creation in the cycling industry, and boosted local economies. However, challenges remain, such as infrastructure gaps in rural areas and the need for ongoing efforts to encourage more people to cycle. Overall, the strategy has made notable progress in promoting cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transport.

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#Cycling tourism #Mobility #Cycling infrastructure #Sustainable tourism #Climate action

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EU Cycling Strategy - Summary
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