Initiatives

Here you can find a selection of relevant past initiatives aimed at favoring cycling in the SPECIFIC cities. You can also download them all in a single spreadsheet file.

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(Sustainable) Urban Freight Project

Bristol | Maintenance and service | Pricing

Through a series of trials, the project aims to enable goods and services to be delivered with fewer detrimental effects on the environment whilst supporting the growth of businesses. The first trials focused on […]

#21daysinthesaddlechallenge (#21dageninhetzadel challenge)

Maastricht | Information, communication, awareness raising and capacity building

The #21daysinthesaddlechallenge (#21dageninhetzadel challenge) targeted employees (car users) of organisations in the South Limburg region, who had the opportunity to sign up for a free cycling programme for 21 days. The programme encourages citizens […]

#posifiets campaign

Maastricht | Information, communication, awareness raising and capacity building

#posifiets is a communication campaign aimed at increasing awareness of cycling practices. The campaign focuses on cycling safety, including proper cyclist behaviour (e.g., giving space to other road users) and correct bicycle parking (e.g., […]

Auto:Frei:Tag / Car:Free:Day

Graz | Information, communication, awareness raising and capacity building

“Car:Free:Day” is a citizens’ initiative aiming for a car-free Graz, focusing on sustainable and safe traffic concepts to gradually reduce motorized traffic in Graz. They propose a shift from two-lane roadways to single lanes […]

Bellidea

Bellinzona | Information, communication, awareness raising and capacity building

A “smart” persuasive smartphone app, promoting bicycle, walking, and public transport instead of car use, that was co-designed by the City of Bellinzona with experts and voluntary citizens. Through the app, all trips could […]

Bellinzona per le biciclette

Bellinzona | Information, communication, awareness raising and capacity building

Bellinzona per le biciclette represents ATA’s communication initiative in the form of a proposal to the City of Bellinzona to foster a better cycling infrastructure and to adapt to modern slow mobility plans. The […]

Beter Benutten – Maastricht Bereikbaar

Maastricht | Information, communication, awareness raising and capacity building | Infrastructure | Maintenance and service | Pricing | Regulations

“Beter Benutten” (Optimising Use) was a national programme focusing on reducing car travel and rush hour congestion between 2012 and 2017. In Maastricht, the Beter Benutten programme was managed by the Programme Office Maastricht […]

Better by bike

Bristol | Information, communication, awareness raising and capacity building | Pricing

Better By Bike is the official cycling website for the four local authorities in the West of England, including Bristol City Council. It aims to encourage individuals to cycle more through the provision of […]