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  Great news, now already on paper, hopefully also coming to realization in the coming years. Quoting from BikeEurope’s article: The European Cycling Declaration released this week by the European Commission is meant to contribute to the EU's increasingly ambitious climate and environmental objectives. It is composed of 8 building blocks: local production, cycling policies, healthy mobility, infrastructure, favourable cycling conditions, road safety, tourism and collecting data.  So among other targeting to: … release more coherent policy support, greater consistency across EU Member States and billions more for investments, … contribute to achieving the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy and the Zero Pollution Action Plan … align with principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Right, that everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality, including for transport. … create conditions to increase the European production of a broad range of bicycles and their components, including access to materials, equipment and maintenance of a global level-playing field through existing EU trade defence instruments

Dear cycling industry, show us what you've got! Over the past months and years, the cycling industry has left its mark on EU policy, being a considerable part of the Mobility Transition Pathways and anchoring the EU Cycling Declaration for years to come. Now it's time to prove that indeed we are a sustainable, innovative and visionary industry and show the EU and the world what we are made of. As of last week, the EU has launched the call for pledges as part of the transition pathways. How does it work? 1. You have a look inside your organisation and identify areas where you are already doing amazing stuff in regards to sustainability, diversity, inclusion, resilience or digitalisation. OR you identify the goals you've set yourselves for the future in these areas. 2. You formulate pledges to show what you already are doing and want to achieve. 3. You submit your pledge here: https://lnkd.in/e3QZRUSv Why should you participate? We need to show political and economic stakeholders that the cycling industry is a driving force for the twin transition (green, digital) to inspire change, show leadership, and attract investment. Let's go! 🙌 #cyclingindustry #transitionpathways #EUpolicy

🌍🚲The European Union has officially embraced the European Declaration on Cycling, recognizing cycling as a #sustainable, accessible, #inclusive, affordable, and healthy mode of transport. 👉 The Declaration is based on eight core principles, encompassing cycling policies, inclusivity, infrastructure development, road safety, and more. While not legally binding, this Declaration serves as a strategic guide for EU and member state policies and investments, aiming to reduce #pollution, achieve transport #decarbonization, and boost #energy efficiency, all in line with the 2050 targets. This significant endorsement occurred during a meeting of member state transport ministers, highlighting the recognition of the multiple benefits of cycling and its role in European industry, stimulating innovation and economic growth. This marks a crucial step forward in promoting active and sustainable mobility on a large scale. 🌱🚴♂️ Source: https://lnkd.in/djKQcAbJ #sustainability #mobility #eu #bicycle 

🚶♂️🚲🚆 Stepping into Sustainability: Taking strides towards a greener tomorrow by opting for public transport, cycling, and walking. 🌍 Let's make a conscious shift in our choices to reduce carbon footprints. 🌱 Embrace the power of collective change for a more sustainable future! #GreenCommute #PublicTransport #SustainableLiving #biketowork 🌿👣

🌍🚆🚴♂️ The future of European mobility is here, and it's greener than ever! 🌿♻️ The Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union presents the Brussels Declaration - a roadmap towards sustainable transportation in Europe. 🚄 Rail is the backbone of tomorrow's mobility: - Binding targets for rail's modal share - A master plan to boost rail services for passengers & freight - Seamless door-to-door journeys across Europe - Night train services as a green alternative to flights - Doubling rail freight volumes by 2050 🚴♀️ Active mobility is key: - Cycling infrastructure expansion - Protection for European bicycle industries - Cycle logistics for sustainable urban transport - A dedicated unit within the Commission for cycling policies Let's make the next legislature the European Year of Cycling! It's time to shift gears towards a cleaner, healthier future. 🌟 #GreenTransportation #BrusselsDeclaration #EU2030 🌱

Cycling is one of the most climate-friendly modes of transportation. It therefore should play a crucial part in European and national climate policies, in particular since the transport sector is very much lagging behind other sectors in decarbonising. With the draft National and Energy Climate Plans, EU Member States have been putting their 2030 reform plans to the European Commission. Our analysis shows that, across the board, EU Member States still fall short on leveraging the potential of cycling. But it's a mixed bag. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e97NiJ8H

🌍 READ ALL ABOUT IT 🌱 Dive into our latest blog post on "Going the Extra Mile in Learning How to Produce Sustainable Buildings." 🏗️ Not only will you learn many different facts but you will discover the intricacies of how we calculated the carbon on a cart lodge and out how many years of cycling Michael would need to offset it! Let's build a sustainable future together! Read more: https://lnkd.in/exme5AjQ #SustainableBuilding #CarbonCalculation #SustainabilityInConstruction #GreenBuilding #BlogPost #SustainableLiving

These very beneficial changes in Paris & other cities are made possible by great mayoral leadership. If I was a mayor for a day my 3 priorities would be cycle infrastructure👇, moratorium on demolition (stop loss of embodied carbon & more upfront carbon being added), and pushing for higher regulation of vacant buildings to make sure every building is in-use & an efficient use of land, retrofitted to be gas-free & energy efficient.

Interesting to be at the Round Table event of the European Commission on the mobility transition pathway. In which the plans are discussed for the mobility industry. To make the European ecosystem green, digital, and resilient. Good to have the cycling industry at this stage, along with major industries, being the automotive, railway, and maritime. Although we, as an industry, are somewhat smaller. It is clear we play an important role in making this transition a success. E.g. in the transitions from jobs from the declining automotive industry towards the growing cycling industry. I am looking forward to the next steps and the positive impact we can have as an industry, with the support of Europe, on making cities more liveable. 📸 by Cycling Industries Europe