In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 3rd World Bicycle Day, recognising the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle.
As cities around the world continue to grapple with traffic congestion, air pollution, and climate change, the bicycle has emerged as an accessible, eco-friendly, and healthy alternative to traditional modes of transportation. Cycling not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions and promotes cleaner air but also encourages physical activity, which can help combat sedentary lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases. Additionally, the expansion of cycling infrastructure, such as bike lanes and bike-sharing programs, can contribute to more equitable and connected communities.
To access case studies on cycling initiatives and other sustainable mobility transport systems you can search the use platform database by topic: mobility and transport and visit the use.topic page on sustainable mobility.
Below are 4 initiatives from local governments around the world:
ENCICLA - sustainable mobility program
EnCicla is a public bicycle system providing sustainable mobility to the residents of the Valley of Aburrá.
© Metropolitan area of Aburrá Valley
Quinto Centenario Cycle Avenue
The 25km long 'Quinto Centenario' project will be the city's first resilient cycle highway, connecting citizens from low, middle, and high-income neighbourhoods with jobs, schools and recreational opportunities.
© Alcaldía de Bogotá
The City of Copenhagen's Bicycle Strategy
The cycling infrastructure in Copenhagen is extensive, and enhances the safety and enjoyability of cycling considerably.
© By heb@Wikimedia Commons (mail) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11976081
Ehime Marugoto Cycling Project
11 cycling courses for intermediate/ advanced cyclists and 17 cycling courses for families in 20 cities, towns and villages within the prefecture have been established using blue lines on road surfaces to guide cyclists.
© cotaro70s (available at: https://flic.kr/p/DejaF7)
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