On 12.11.2018 in Erftstadt near Cologne, Germany's Federal Minister for the Environment, Svenja Schulze, inaugurated Germany's first cycle path to be covered with robust photovoltaic modules and powered by solar energy. The electricity generated will illuminate the cycle path, operate the...
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Test track funded by the National Climate Initiative (NKI)
12. November 2018 | Nachrichten > Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia
Immediate action programme for clean air 2017-2020
With around 130 million euros, the federal government is financing transport projects for air pollution control in five model cities until 2020. The funds are available in addition to the " Immediate action programme for clean air 2017-2020" (Sofortprogramm Saubere Luft 2017-2020). Funding will...
15. August 2018 | Nachrichten > Germany
Cycle track with solar panels
The test route in Krommenie (province North-Holland) is about 70 meters long, and fitted with 2.5 by 3.5 meter solar modules. The test mode started in October 2014 and for the first year stock had been taken.
19. November 2015 | Nachrichten > Netherlands
A global high shift cycling scenario
Cycling plays a major role in personal mobility around the world, but it could play a much bigger role. Given the convenience, health benefits, and affordability of bicycles, they could provide a far greater proportion of urban passenger transportation, helping reduce energy use and CO2 emissions...
18. November 2015 | Nachrichten > Worldwide
The minimization of climate relevant emissions through pedelec usage is especially large where frequent or long distance car trips are replaced by using a pedelec.
2. November 2015 | Nachrichten > Germany
Cycle track with solar panels
The test route in Krommenie (province North-Holland) opened in October 2014, and consists of concrete modules of 2.5 by 3.5 meters with solar cells. It is expected to get more than 70 kWh per square meter per year.
12. May 2015 | Nachrichten > Netherlands
Traffic 2005
Together with the cities of Bremen and Stuttgart, the German Öko-Institut, an institute for applied ecology, analysed the environmental effects of those measures, which are planned from today till 2025 resp. 2030. Additionally, climate protection scenarios were expanded by adding further ideas for...
11. December 2014 | Nachrichten > Baden-Württemberg, Bremen, Germany
Germany
How could companies easily change to cargo bikes? The information platform "Take your goods on bike!" shows the way. It is the first comprehensive information and consulting service, addressing the use of cargo bikes in commercial transport.
6. May 2014 | Nachrichten > Germany
On April 12th 2014, more than 200 delegates from 25 nations met for the 2nd European Cycle Logistics Conference in the Dutch City of Nijmegen. They discussed the large potential of different cargo bike related business models, which can contribute to inner city traffic reduction.
15. April 2014 | Nachrichten > Netherlands, European Union
Providing cycling mobility for children and youth from low-income households
In many cases, children from low-income households cannot access roadworthy bicycles. By implementing the program "Every Child gets a Bike", the city of Tübingen reacts to that problem. Low-income families get the opportunity to check and repair their childrens` bicycles for free. Furthermore, the...
4. July 2013 | Praxisbeispiel > Baden-Württemberg
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