Promoting Sustainable Mobility Across Nine Nations
Overview: The Danube Cycle Plans project, implemented between 2020 and 2022, aimed to elevate cycling as a viable and sustainable mode of transport throughout the Danube region. By fostering collaboration among nine countries—Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia—the project sought to develop cohesive cycling strategies, improve infrastructure, and integrate cycling into national and regional transport policies. Radkompetenz
Objectives:
- Develop National Cycling Strategies: Assist participating countries in formulating or updating their national cycling plans to promote cycling as an integral part of the transport system.
- Establish the Danube Cycle Route Network ("DanuVelo"): Define and promote a transnational cycling network to enhance connectivity and tourism across the region.
- Enhance Stakeholder Capacity: Organize mentoring sessions, national cycling conferences, and establish working groups to empower stakeholders in advancing cycling initiatives.
Key Features:
- Danube Cycling Strategy: Creation of a comprehensive strategy to guide cycling development across the region, serving as a model for implementing the Pan-European Master Plan for Cycling Promotion. Radkompetenz
- National Cycling Plans: Development of five new and four updated national cycling plans, tailored to each country's specific context. Umweltbundesamt
- DanuVelo Network: Establishment of a unified cycling route network to facilitate cross-border mobility and tourism. Umweltbundesamt
- Capacity Building: Implementation of mentoring meetings, national cycling conferences, and the appointment of Danube Cycling Ambassadors to promote cycling. Umweltbundesamt
Target Audience:
- National and Regional Authorities: Policymakers responsible for transport and infrastructure planning.
- Cycling Advocacy Groups: Organizations promoting cycling as a sustainable mode of transport.
- Urban and Regional Planners: Professionals involved in designing and implementing transport infrastructure.
- General Public: Residents and tourists in the Danube region interested in cycling.
Impact: The Danube Cycle Plans project significantly advanced cycling infrastructure and policy development in the Danube region by:
- Policy Integration: Embedding cycling into national transport policies, thereby promoting sustainable mobility.
- Infrastructure Development: Laying the groundwork for improved cycling routes and facilities, enhancing safety and accessibility.
- Regional Cooperation: Fostering collaboration among Danube countries, leading to a cohesive approach to cycling promotion.
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