Dr. Bernhard Ensink, ECF Secretary GeneralVeloforum conference - Kiev, 4 June 2011

Quality of life in citiesand sustainable development -

Kiev

1. More cycling, more quality of life2. ‘European green city index’3. Current situation in Europe on cycling4. Some impressions from Kiev June 2011 – issues for

Kiev?

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Quality of life in citiesand sustainable development -

Kiev

1. More cycling = better Quality of Life

That’s is a fact !

More cycling = better Quality of Life

You don’t believe us ?

Believe them !

Gehl Penalosa

Source: www.8-80cities.org

2. The ‘European Greener city Index’ Greener cities = cycling cities !

Bicycle use inCopenhagen (Inhabitants 502.000) 32%Amsterdam (Inhabitants747.000 ) 28%

2. The current situation (4)Transport in cities - huge differences

Copenhagen: Paris

3. Current situation in Europe on cycling

The huge Potential of cycling in Europe

ECF’s mission:

Triple cycling in Europe by 2020to 15% modal share at an average

4. Some impressions from Kiev

Issues for Kiev:

1. Public transport – connection to the cycle network ? Inter modality ?

2. Public space – for pedestrians and cyclists ? Revision and enforcement of car parking rules?

3. National road code revision? Strong advocacy? International cooperation?

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