Promoting walking and cycling allows for congestion reduction, better air quality and induces positive health benefits.
EU funded projects in the spotlight
CYCLEWALK, sharing best practice to shift mobility habits
Concept: Supporting the shift from car to walking and cycling by gathering and analysing data to implement innovative policies in favour of active mobility.
Local authorities involved: Oradea (Romania), Olbia (Italy), Gorizia, Nva Gorica and Sepeter-Vrtojba (Italy), Burgenland (Austria), Sardinia (Italy)
EU contribution: EUR 4.99 Million
Timeframe: January 2017 – December 2021
Programme: Interreg Europe
More information on the project’s website
CIVITAS Handshake, encouraging cycling at all stages
Concept: Handshake brings together 13 European cities to share knowledge around cycling, from infrastructure planning to success monitoring. The project has developed over 60 measures that can be replicated across the EU. They investigate a range of ideas, from educational solutions to modelling tools or regulations.
Local authorities involved: Amsterdam (NL), Bordeaux (FR), Bruges (BE), Cadiz (ES), Copenhagen (DK), Dublin (IE), Greater Manchester (UK), Helsinki (FI), Krakow (PL), Munich (DE), Riga (LV), Rome (IT), Turin (IT).
EU contribution: EUR 4.98 Million
Timeframe: October 2018 – February 2022
Programme: CIVITAS Initiative
More information on the project’s website
Past EU projects in London
STARS (Sustainable Travel Recognition and Accreditation for Schools)
PTP-Cycle (Personalised Travel Planning for Cycling)
PASTA (Physical Activity Through Sustainable Transport Approach)
CARMA (Cycling Awareness Raising and MArketing)
SWITCH (Encouraging a SWITCH from car-based to active mobility using personalised information and communication technology approaches)
CycleCities (European cities for integrating cycling within sustainable mobility management schemes)
Cycling and walking in London
TfL information on cycling in London
Mayor of London's Cycling Action Plan (December 2018)
Mayor of London information on cycling and walking in London
London Assembly Transport Committee presentation on London’s cycling infrastructure (March 2018)
Department for Transport's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (April 2017)
Cycling and walking in the EU and elsewhere
The European Commission and cycling
EuroVelo routes: cycling routes accross the EU