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Permanent Car-Free Streets for Bikes and Pedestrians - Bloomberg

Permanent Car-Free Streets for Bikes and Pedestrians - Bloomberg | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
The open streets of the pandemic reclaimed public space for pedestrians and bicyclists. From Bogotá to New York to Stockholm, some of those changes have become permanent.
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Over recent years, Paris has implemented an array of measures to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists and transit while bringing car use screeching to a halt – Energy in Demand – Sustainable Energy – R...

Over recent years, Paris has implemented an array of measures to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists and transit while bringing car use screeching to a halt – Energy in Demand – Sustainable Energy – R... | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
The share of journeys made by car in the city has fallen by nearly half, and the trend is only accelerating. Peter Yeung discusses the trend in Paris in an article on the Reasons to be Cheerful website.   Cars Are Vanishing from Paris Bright parasols, wooden sun loungers and expanses of golden sand suddenly…
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Helsinki makes more space for pedestrians in suburban areas | TheMayor.EU

Helsinki makes more space for pedestrians in suburban areas | TheMayor.EU | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

It will remove bicycle lanes from the sidewalks of 150 streets
On 21 October, the Finnish City of Helsinki reported that it will remove bicycle lanes from the sidewalks of several streets in the suburbs. In other words, it will give pedestrians more space to walk safely and freely, without fearing that they may end up colliding with a cyclist.

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Paris is investing €250 million to become a 100% ‘cycling city’ | Euronews

Paris is investing €250 million to become a 100% ‘cycling city’ | Euronews | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Paris wants to become one of the most bike-friendly cities in Europe with plans to turn itself into a “cycling city” by 2026.

The French capital is investing €250 million into significant upgrades to cycling infrastructure and maintenance within the next four years. Thousands of new bicycle stands and an increased number of protected cycleways will be introduced as part of ‘Plan Velo: Act 2’.
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L'Ademe propose un guide aux collectivités pour développer la culture vélo

L'Ademe propose un guide aux collectivités pour développer la culture vélo | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

Développer la culture vélo dans les territoires. Tel est l'objet d'un guide proposé par l'Agence de la transition énergétique (Ademe), qui s'articule avec son cahier de ressources « Développer le système vélo dans les territoires ». Et ce, alors que la part modale du vélo n'est que de 2,7 % en France contre 7 % dans l'Union européenne.
Réalisé avec plusieurs acteurs du terrain, ce document présente une stratégie en dix étapes, nourri d'exemples d'actions et accompagné d'un kit de communication, afin d'augmenter durablement la part modale du vélo sur tous les territoires. Il offre également des supports personnalisables conçus dans le cadre de la campagne "À vélo, on a toutes et tous à y gagner !" », explique l'Ademe.

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ECF: EU recovery plans squander chance to boost cycling – EURACTIV.com

ECF: EU recovery plans squander chance to boost cycling – EURACTIV.com | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
European cycling groups have criticised EU countries for neglecting cycling in their National Recovery and Resilience Plans, saying the low levels of funding allocated by most member states will see them miss out on billions in economic and health benefits.
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Prague will invest 14 million euros in cycling infrastructure | TheMayor.EU

Prague will invest 14 million euros in cycling infrastructure | TheMayor.EU | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

The Czech capital will build 21 kilometres of cycle trails
Warmer days are coming, and people are eager to go out once again. As the cycling season is rapidly approaching, the Municipality of Prague has announced that it is planning on investing over 14 million euros (247 million Czech koruna) in cycling infrastructure, design work, and studies aimed at improving the quality of life of cyclists in the Czech capital.

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Transformer une rue à l’aide d’un coup de pinceau : quel avenir pour l’urbanisme tactique ?

Transformer une rue à l’aide d’un coup de pinceau : quel avenir pour l’urbanisme tactique ? | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
En réponse à de nouveaux besoins des habitants, à une évolution des objectifs d’une ville, ou face à une crise, l’urbanisme tactique permet une adaptation très rapide de l’espace public. Ainsi, en France, les enjeux de mobilité face à la crise du coronavirus ont encouragé de nombreuses villes à réaliser des aménagements temporaires : 210 kilomètres de pistes cyclables temporaires ont ainsi été créés à l’été 2020 dans la métropole du Grand Paris. Le Cerema (Centre d’études et d’expertise sur les risques, l’environnement, la mobilité et l’aménagement) a d’ailleurs mis en ligne en Juin 2020 un guide des Aménagements Cyclables Provisoires en réponse à cette forte demande. Mais le terme « urbanisme tactique » n’a pas été inventé par des municipalités ou des pouvoirs politiques centraux.
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Strasbourg : un site internet participatif pour recenser tous les problèmes des cyclistes

Strasbourg : un site internet participatif pour recenser tous les problèmes des cyclistes | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Depuis un an, un site participatif recense tous les problèmes rencontrés sur les pistes cyclables de l'Eurométropole. Après vérification, les bénévoles du Cadr67 transmettent les informations à la ville, pou
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The people wanted Lego bike lanes, and Lego is finally listening

The people wanted Lego bike lanes, and Lego is finally listening | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

A thousand years ago, back in 2019, a regional councilor in the Netherlands named Marcel Steeman undertook a seemingly impossible challenge: convince the makers of one of the most popular toys in the world to do something a little different.
He wanted Lego, the toy production company based in Billund, Denmark, to add bike lanes to their tiny, brick-made cities.

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ECF releases 27 country guides to unlock up to €6 billion in EU funding | ECF

ECF releases 27 country guides to unlock up to €6 billion in EU funding | ECF | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
2021 marks the beginning of the new 7-year Multiannual Financial Framework of the European Union. The European Cyclists' Federation releases today 27 country-specific guides to help local and regional authorities navigate through the EU Structural Funds. The "Unlocking EU Funds For Cycling Investments" report will help them gain access to the European funding available and make Europe a cycling superpower. You can access these guides here.
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Comment rendre la ville vivable et sans voiture

Comment rendre la ville vivable et sans voiture | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Pour limiter la pollution de l’air et favoriser une meilleure vie en ville, il faut en finir avec la suprématie de la voiture, expliquent les auteurs de cette tribune. Leur plan de mobilité pour Rennes propose de renverser la hiérarchie des modes de déplacement : d’abord la marche, puis le vélo, les transports en commun, enfin… la voiture.

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The Hague earmarks 65 million euros for cycling | TheMayor.EU

The Hague earmarks 65 million euros for cycling | TheMayor.EU | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
The Dutch city wants “Plenty of space for cycling”
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A 30 km long park and bike lane set to change how people live and move in Sofia | TheMayor.EU

Sofia (Bulgaria) has unveiled the Green Ring project, a 30-kilometre-long park and bike lane that is supposed to connect residential areas and increase the quality of life and access to sustainable mo..
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Invest in Walking and Cycling For Sustainable, Safe Cities. Here’s How.

Invest in Walking and Cycling For Sustainable, Safe Cities. Here’s How. | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Walking and cycling bring economic, environmental, health and social benefits to communities globally, but remain grossly underfunded. A new paper explores how investment in active mobility can be achieved and improved.
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Free bikesharing pilot project launched in Prague

Free bikesharing pilot project launched in Prague | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
City of Prague has launched a pilot project for all those who possess Lítačka transport pass. They will be able to use shared bikes for 15-minute time periods up to four times a day. Mayor of Prague Zdeněk Hřib said: “The connection of shared bicycles with a public transport pass works in many foreign cities, …
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Bike share equity has some challenges, some wins

Bike share equity has some challenges, some wins | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Bike share equity remains an uphill battle in impoverished neighborhoods and communities populated primarily by low-income residents and people of color. However, neither catering to affluent, white men nor community apathy and indifference are necessarily to blame. The reasons are complicated, but progress is happening, and more inroads are on the horizon.
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Dublin Cycling Buddy: new app for Dublin cyclists

Dublin Cycling Buddy: new app for Dublin cyclists | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
A new app, Dublin Cycling Buddy, was launched by City council with the aim of helping cyclists identify bike-friendly routes around the capital. Thanks to data logged by bike users, the app will also be of great use for the local authority because it will help them to identify which cycle routes around the city …
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Neutralité carbone des villes : le vélo 10 fois plus efficace que la voiture électrique

Neutralité carbone des villes : le vélo 10 fois plus efficace que la voiture électrique | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

Les réductions des émissions de gaz à effet de serre et des particules résultant du remplacement de tous les moteurs thermiques par des alternatives sobres en carbone ne seront pas assez rapides pour faire la différence dans les quelques années qui nous restent.
Pour s’attaquer aux crises du climat et de la pollution atmosphérique, il faut réduire au plus vite tous les transports motorisés, voitures particulières en tête.
Or, en se concentrant uniquement sur les véhicules électriques, on ralentit la course vers une baisse drastique des émissions.

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Cargo Bikes on the Rise: Reimagining City Logistics

Cargo Bikes on the Rise: Reimagining City Logistics | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

ECF’s new article series shines the spotlight on the cargo bike, a rising star in the sustainable transition of our cities, by taking a closer look at what roles cargo bikes play in Brussels and Lisbon, two major European cities.
Without a doubt, cargo bikes show great potential to increasingly shift away from motorised vehicles. In Europe, it is estimated that 50% of all motorised trips that involve the transport of goods in cities could be shifted to cargo bikes and bicycles. Private trips represent the biggest potential with two-thirds of all motorised trips being convertible to cargo bikes, an estimation that foreshadows a bright future for cargo bikes and families.

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Comment la révolution de la bicyclette bouleverse les villes françaises

Comment la révolution de la bicyclette bouleverse les villes françaises | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Si les investisseurs s’intéressent à ce moyen de transport dopé par les dernières grèves et le Covid-19 , une « vélorution » ne serait toutefois pas sans conséquence, économique et sociétale, sur un pays façonné par la voiture depuis l’après-guerre.
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Comment le vélo veut poursuivre sur sa bonne lancée

Comment le vélo veut poursuivre sur sa bonne lancée | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Une enquête du Club des villes et territoires cyclables montre que les « Coronapistes » s’installent durablement en France, développant toujours un peu plus la pratique du vélo, surtout e
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Henna Hovi on Winter Cycling in Helsinki

“I tend to dress for the occasion I’m going to, not for the bicycle trip” Henna Hovi, urban planner and cycling specialist for the city of Helsinki speaks with Geert Kloppenburg and Chris Bruntlett about Helsinki’s Bicycle Action Plan, the challenges and benefits of being a winter cycling cit

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Europeans want to ride their bicycles | European Commission

Europeans want to ride their bicycles | European Commission | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it

An unexpected positive effect of the lockdown measures put in place in March this year was the sudden increase in the use of bicycles.Europeans, encouraged by authorities to reduce the strain on public transport, took to two wheels.

Cycling helps improve air quality and keep down congestion on the roads. Major cities saw air pollution sink to record lows during lockdown, but bicycles also gave people a way to exercise. In May, the EU announced that funding for sustainable infrastructure, including for new or better bike lanes, will be doubled to €20 billion.

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Politiques vélo : combien ça coûte ?

Politiques vélo : combien ça coûte ? | Energy Transition in Europe | www.energy-cities.eu | Scoop.it
Le Club des villes et territoires cyclables vient de publier un guide des coûts des politiques vélo. Destiné aux élus et techniciens territoriaux, il vise à répondre aux questions qu'ils se posent lors de l'établissement d'un plan vélo et à faciliter les estimations et budgets prévisionnels des politiques cyclables.
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