1、Integrating cycling in the trans-European transport network From TEN-T regulation to practical implementation ECF gratefully acknowledges financial support from the cycling industry via Cycling Industries Europe ECF gratefully acknowledges financial support from the LIFE Programme of the European Un

2、ion Publishing credits Author Aleksander Buczyski, Design Omer Malak European Cyclists Federation,March 2024 This document is also available online at ECF|Integrating cycling in the trans-European transport network 1 Introduction The Trans-European Transport Network(TEN-T)is a network of roads,railw

3、ay lines,inland waterways,ports,maritime shipping routes and airports.It is not very often associated with cycling,but TEN-T projects can have huge impact on conditions for active mobility.Up until now,often the impact has been negative,with a new ring road or an upgraded rail line creating a barrie

4、r for walking and cycling,but in some cases these projects have also been used as an opportunity to create new connections or even prioritise active mobility.For the past five years,the European Cyclists Federation(ECF)has worked on integrating cycling in the regulation of the European Parliament an

5、d of the Council on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network(TEN-T regulation).In 2024,for the first time ever,promoting active modes of transport has been included in TEN-T objectives,highlighted for synergies,included in general priorities for the whole network

6、and additional priorities for railways,inland waterways and roads.The revised regulation also recognises the critical role of urban nodes,stipulating the need of integrating cycling with long-distance transport and modal shift towards active modes.The document is intended for the technical experts w