Picture by James D. Schwartz, Creative Commons
Examples of actions and policies
1. National policies that promote cycling According to a report by ECMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport), a national cycling policy approach – be it a separate document or elements of a more general transport policy plan – can be a powerful tool for national governments to encourage cycling in urban areas.
- Bicycle sharing systems in ◦ France : Lyon (http://www.velov.grandlyon.com/); Paris (http://en.velib.paris.fr/)
- The Netherlands: http://www.ov-fiets.nl/
- Cyprus: Bike in Action
2. Local initiatives that promote cycling
BikeSurfBerlin
Publié le : 2013-06-25 08:17 -|
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Project to promote cycling among all those visiting Berlin without the rental fees. "Two wheels good, free wheels better!" |
Bretz'selle
Publié le : 2013-05-03 14:23 -|
Bretz'Selle was born around a simple idea: to promote the use of bicycles by learning how to repair bicycle in self-repair workshops. |
Ciclofficina La Granata
Publié le : 2013-04-26 12:46 -|
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Since 2008, in Padua, a collective of students, housed in a building owned by the municipality which had been unused for a long time, started a bike repair workshop, which also has a coffee service, a bar, a small kitchen and a public internet point with a free wi-fi hotspot |
Cycle to Work Scheme
Publié le : 2013-07-11 08:09 -|
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Cycle to Work is a tax incentive aimed at encouraging employees to cycle to work, thereby reducing air pollution and improving their health. |
- For a list of community bicycle workshops across Europe, and all over the world, see here.