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The Active Cities project brings together 8 European cities to assess how they can increase the number of active mobility users and improve the quality of walking and cycling in urban areas. Throughout the project, partners have the opportunity to pilot street interventions to move from car-centric...

For children, cycling brings many health benefits including increased fitness, concentration, and coordination, while providing a fun way to travel. It is also a great way for kids to navigate a city alongside their parents in a emission-free way. Dedicated spaces for children to practice cycling an...

The Active Cities Project brings together 8 European cities to assess how they can increase the number of active mobility users and improve the quality of walking and cycling in urban areas. Throughout the project, partners pilot street interventions to move from car-centric to people-centric street...

As the sun rises, you opt to walk to work, embracing the city's morning calm. Along the way, a quick stop at a local coffee shop for a caffeine fix, and a moment to admire artwork by a local artist, enriches your morning stroll. By the time you reach work, you're not just refreshed but also two-thir...

Earlier this month, the Active Cities team reunited in the northern French city of Lille for its fourth partner meeting and the official kickoff of an implementation-packed 2024. The partnership gathered at the Sustainable Mobility House, a recently opened mobility awareness-spreading centre central...

Have you ever imagined a city where bicycles rule the roads and the air is cleaner, the streets are quieter, and the community is more connected?...

In the latest episode of the Active Cities podcast, Astrid Bachs and Per Eneroth discuss urban mobility in Lund, Sweden, with a particular focus on enhancing pedestrian experiences....

Active Cities announces the publication of Aarhus Kommune's report titled "Stedsbaserede designstrategier." This comprehensive study offers a fresh perspective on urban design, focusing on place-based strategies that promise to reshape our understanding of city spaces....