European Cyclists’ Federation
“The European Cyclists’ Federation seeks to change attitudes, policies and budget allocations at the European level. The ECF stimulates and organizes the exchange of information and expertise on bicycle related transport and strategies as well as the work of the cyclists’ movement.”

Also see: ECF – BICYCLE ECONOMICS

Shopping By Bike – A project by the Friends of the Earth (Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland, BUND)
“Save money and time, keep well fit, don’t pollute, be cool – there is no better way of shopping than to ride your bike. By running the project “shopping by bike” Friends of the Earth (Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland, BUND) on the one hand encourages more people to go shopping by bike, and on the other hand the BUND is in touch with administration and retail in order to improve conditions for cycling in town centers. Local environmental groups promote “shopping by bike” in Bremen, Göttingen, Rostock, Offenburg, Kalsruhe, Potsdam and Berlin.”

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BIKE EUROPE
The global bicycle market and current news

Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)
“…works with cities worldwide to bring about sustainable transport solutions that cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce poverty and improve the quality of urban life.”

Also see: Bicycles Belong

ELTIS
“Eltis facilitates the exchange of information, knowledge and experiences in he field of urban mobility in Europe. It is aimed at individuals working in the field of transport as well as related disciplines, including urban and regional development, health, energy and environmental sciences. Eltis supports the creation of urban transport systems, which use less energy and produce less emissions, while improving the competitiveness of urban areas and the mobility and quality of life of its citizens. Created more than 10 years ago, Eltis is now Europe’s main portal on urban mobility.”

CIVITAS – Cleaner and Better Transport in Cities
“The EC’s CIVITAS initiative is a large-scale European program to help European cities implement demonstration projects for sustainable mobility as well as to exchange experience among local transport planners.”

EPOMM – European Platform on Mobility Management
“…a network of European national governments to promote mobility management in Europe and to support the international exchange of experience in this field.”

Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans
“This website gives comprehensive information about Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans and offers guidelines on how to develop and implement such plans.”

Covenant of Mayors
“The Covenant of Mayors is a European initiative in which signatory local authorities commit themselves to improve energy-efficiency and the use of renewable energy to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 20% by 2020.”

POLIS – European Cities and Regions Networking for Innovative Transport Solutions
“POLIS is a network of European cities and regions working together to develop innovative technologies and policies for local transport.”

Cities for Mobility
“The network is coordinated by the City of Stuttgart and promotes transnational cooperation between local governments, transportation companies, businesses, science and the civil society, with the aim of supporting the development of sustainable and efficient transport systems in the member cities.”

The Sustainable Urban Transport Project
“Policy-makers are facing demands to meet the changing mobility needs of citizens in ways which are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.
…SUTP Asia is a partnership between the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbiet (GIZ), the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), CITYNET and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). It aims to help developing world cities achieve their sustainable transport goals, through the dissemination of information about international experience, policy advice, training and capacitbuilding and targeted work on sustainable transport projects within cities.”

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbiet (GIZ) GmbH
“GIZ offers customised solutions to complex challenges. we are an experienced service provider and assist the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development.”