The state of national cycling strategies in Europe (2021)

This report provides a comprehensive overview, for the first time ever, of the status of national cycling strategies in 47 European countries, at a time of growing political interest across the world in cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transport. A national cycling strategy is a crucial policy tool for countries to develop and grow cycling’s modal share at the national level, with all the positive impacts that this generates, such as cleaner air, healthier and happier citizens, more liveable cities and towns, better rural connectivity and more vibrant local economies. National cycling strategies are also instrumental if the world is to cut transport emissions quickly and effectively and avoid the worst of the climate crisis.