Cycling in Climate Policies Fabian Küster ECF

26 June 2019

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Eurobarometer 2014: On a typical day, which mode of transport do you use most often?

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The role of cycling in the draft NECPs:

ECF – Cycling in Climate Policies 3

Ireland’s Climate Action Plan 2019

ECF – Cycling in Climate Policies 4

Electromobility

What about e-cycling???

• In 2017, 2m e-bikes were sold in the EU.

• Ø Year-on-year growth (2015 – 2017): 22 %

• 30 million e-bikes could be sold in 2030 in the EU if cycling is prioritized.

.E-bikes . ,can make the .difference!.

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1. Financial incentives for e-bikes

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Sales of e-bikes in France • France: 200 Euro purchase subsidy per e-bike

• Sales practically doubled 2016 - 2017

• 61% of new e-bike trips replaced car trips

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Share of employees cycling to work Belgium:

•23 Euro-cents per km tax-free

•Cycling to work increased by 42% within 12 years

2. Cycle allowance for commuters

3. Off-street bicycle parking norms Ireland only has national non-binding guidelines in place. It should follow the example of 6 EU Member States that legislate national minimum bicycle parking norms for different types of buildings.

Thank you ! www.ecf.com

Fabian Küster ECF Senior Policy Officer