@fabiankuester
Director Advocacy and EU Affairs at the European Cyclists' Federation www.ecf.com. Interested in all things related to EU transport and mobility policies, bicycle parking, bikes on trains, national cycling strategies.
From 14 December 2025, all European rail operators will apply one common standard definition for what constitutes a “regular, assembled bicycle” on international train services.
This means that any restrictions based on size or weight will disappear.
www.ecf.com/en/news/euro...
What another nice day to cycle!
When it comes to finding creative solutions and new approaches to cycling policies, the Dutch often have shown us the way.
This might be another such example: integrating cycling into (affordable) housing programmes.
www.ecf.com/en/news/cycl...
People riding bikes in a downtown Vancouver separated bike-lane
It’s really important that #Vancouver’s Downtown Business Association, who were originally against bike-lanes, are now among their most vigourous supporters, because of ACTUAL EVIDENCE that they’re better for downtown business than any street parking they replaced.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Excellent speech by French MEP @francoiskalfon.bsky.social at the CIE/ Conebi #Cycling Summit. The 2024 EU Cycling Declaration now needs to find its way into legal texts, on leasing, MFF, CEF, Social Climate Fund, etc. Fully agree.
The map below shows how EU Member States have incorporated cycling policies into their final National Energy and Climate Plans. Anything between 'excellent' and 'insufficient', so it seems, based on 13 cycling indicators.
Read the full report here: ecf.com/media/resour...
#climateaction
We are deeply concerned about the new US-EU "Framework" published on 21 August to address so-called “trade imbalances.”
If adopted, this would allow US pick-up trucks onto the European market. With grave consequences.
www.ecf.com/en/news/euro...
📘 Read the full #CyclistsLoveTrains report here:
👉 www.ecf.com/en/resources...
Let’s make sure trains welcome bikes — not just tolerate them.
#cycling #trains #railways #urbandevelopment #mobility
Could winding down city speeds to 30 km/h lead to substantially safer roads? The data is clear — yes, they can. ✅
Across Europe, cities are showing how reduced speed limits lower the risk of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. It also boosts cycling and bike sharing use. 💚
Mit unseren Steuergeldern sollte der Staat grundsätzlich nur Aktivitäten mit Subventionen anreizen, die allgemein wünschenswert sind.
Mehr Diesel und Bezin verbrennen, mehr Stromverbrauch, mehr Pendeln gehören m.E. nicht dazu.
www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
Today we released the @ecf.com Cyclists Love Trains 2025 report at @velo-city-conference.com.
We ranked 67 rail operators regarding their bike-friendliness on long-distance rail services.
Congrats to Belgium's @sncb-nmbs.bsky.social and Swiss SBB for winning the contest.
ecf.com/media/ecf%20...
I am very happy to have played a part in this.
But: Quite a few rail operators in the EU still refuse the carriage of non-dismantled bicycles. Interested to hear which ones?
Stay tuned for the launch of @ecf.com 'Cyclists Love Trains' report on Tuesday, 10 June at @velo-city-conference.com.
𝗜𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 — 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼. 🚴♀️ #WorldBicycleDay2025
Cycling is more than just a mode of transport. It’s a simple, scalable solution to some of the world’s biggest challenges. 🌍
So today, and every day, let’s ride toward a more sustainable future together. #JustRide 💪✨
The climate crisis disproportionately affects the most vulnerable. But what if the key to justice was as simple as riding a bike? 🌍
Cycling offers more than mobility — it opens doors to equity and sustainability. 🚲
📖 Read the full article here: www.ecf.com/en/news/can-...
#climatejustice
"But if there is one thing that has the most exceptional evidence for healthy aging, it’s exercise."
It doesn’t have to be cycling—but cycling is a great way to build physical activity into your daily routine.
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
Das hier ist eine absolute Pflichtfolge. Herausragender Gast und Folge bei @ronzheimer.bsky.social. Bitte nehmt euch die Zeit, das wird zu 100% eine gute Entscheidung sein. Die Aufnahme müsste eigentlich noch auf Englisch übersetzt werden.
👀 @gresselgustav.bsky.social
Really bad start of the new German government on transport policies: the position of National Cycling Officer, created in 2013 to be the public face on all things cycling, was abolished. ECF's German member @adfc.de heavily criticizes this move.
@bmdv.bsky.social
www.adfc.de/pressemittei...
E-bikes are car-replacers.
Authors of a new paper that examined 10 e-bike studies across Northern Europe:
"E-bikes can substitute for all other modes of transport, but car use appears to be the most affected."
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
🚲 Cycling: A Solution for Transport Emissions? 🌍
The EU targets a 90% transport emissions cut by 2050 and cycling must play a role, but how big is its impact?
A review finds that in Germany, raising #cycling to 45% for short trips could cut 19M tonnes of CO2 yearly!
🔗 Read more: lnkd.in/eka5Y6mP
In #Wien legt die Bevölkerung 3 x so viele Wege umweltfreundlich zu Fuß, mit #Fahrrad oder Öffis zurück wie mit dem Auto. Bei der Platzverteilung im Straßenraum ist das Verhältnis umgekehrt. #Platzschaffen für umweltfreundliche, effiziente #Mobilität! www.ots.at/presseaussen...
That's for Germany only, correct.
How much CO2 could Europe save in the transport sector by shifting to cycling?
To explore this question, ecf.com has conducted a literature review—while it may not provide a definitive answer, it sheds light on the potential role of cycling.
www.ecf.com/en/news/http...
Here at ecf.com, we work to encourage more people cycling more often in Europe.
While this doesn't mean entirely 'car-free,' every car removed from our cities and replaced with someone walking or cycling a blessing. So many great cities are leading the way!
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...
"Flanders Challenges the Netherlands to Become Europe’s Top Cycling Region"
Read my article here: www.ecf.com/en/news/flan...
"Flanders Challenges the Netherlands to Become Europe’s Top Cycling Region"
Read my article here: www.ecf.com/en/news/flan...
30km/h as default speed limit in cities works.
It saves lives. It cuts noise. It even leads to overall faster travel times.
Great op-ed by Antonio Avenoso, Executive Director of @etsc.eu
etsc.eu/opinion-from...
30km/h as default speed limit in cities works.
It saves lives. It cuts noise. It even leads to overall faster travel times.
Great op-ed by Antonio Avenoso, Executive Director of @etsc.eu
etsc.eu/opinion-from...
Accidents down 55% and injuries down 51% since nyc congestion pricing (!!!)
www.nydailynews.com/2025/02/22/c...
Note that Tesla is the foundation of Musk's wealth.
A collapse in Tesla sales would be a massive problem for him.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
A graphic showing how much wider cars are getting and especially in the SUV market
Cars are getting 1cm wider every two years. That may not sound much, but over time it adds up, and they're showing no signs of slowing down 😬
That's #carspreading. Our new campaign is calling on city leaders to make parking policies fairer by varying costs based on the size of a car.
Why? 🧵1/8