Four concrete proposals for the coming Action Plan 1. Clear objectives for the modal share of cycling and for cyclists’ safety 2. A European Bicycle Officer 3. A project on ‘thorough research, data and statistics for cycling policy in Europe’ 4. Review of the allocation of European resources

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Lobbying for More and better Cycling The European context The ECF The Dutch context

Dutch Parliament: The seats of the coalition and the opposition (2008)

The Dutch Parliament (history)

All Dutch parties friends of cycling (!?) No one is against cycling But: different priorities in mobility policy On local level: Depends on the local situation A good cycling policy in a city/town is seldom a result of 4 years …

Important context: the former Dutch Masterplan Fiets a project: 1990 – 1997 with invlovement of the Fietsersbond huge impact on local authorities followed up by many Masterplans in other countries

Lobbying for More and better Cycling The European context The ECF The Dutch context Lobbying by Fietsersbond (Netherlands)

Fietsersbond - The Dutch ECF Member Founded 1975 ca. 31.000 members Staff with ca. 30 people 145 active local groups Current projects (a.o.): Bicycle Balance

Lobbying in the Dutch context Development from: from activism (1975+)

Lobbying in the Dutch context … to ‘partnership & activism’ (1990+) Cooperation with industry (labeling parking systems) Involvement of Fietsersbond in MP Fiets Lobby for bicyle rental system

Lobbying in the Dutch context … to ‘partnership & activism’ (2000+) …(1) The bicycle balance ….

Lobbying in the Dutch context … to ‘partnership & activism’ (2000+) (2) Campaign against bicycle theft Photo send by a cyclist Website-campaign ‘ my worst bicycle path’

Four lessons learnt in NL …(1) It was good to change from ‘ activism’ to ‘partnership & activism’ 2. Do not focus on ONE political party or political main-stream – ‘all parties friends of cycling’

Four lessons learnt in NL …(2) 3. Show your independency from political parties or political main-streams 4. Make use of the problems politicians have - and offer your help to solve their problems (with more and better cycling)

Lobbying for More and better Cycling The European context The ECF The Dutch context Lobbying by Fietsersbond (Netherlands) [? 5. Discussion: the Italian context and lobbying by FIAB ?]

The Italian context … Discussion: The Italian context and lobbying by FIAB

In any case: ECF tries to cooperate with you ! ECF President Manfred Neun talks to the mayor of Milano

Thanks for your cooperation ! Good luck, FIAB ! Thanks for your cooperation ! www.ecf.com